<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.my son aged 24 years has been losing hair for almost 2 years .treatment is on .as a concerned mother i donot find any improvement .kindly let me know the next step i should take .also let me know the minimum cost involved .loss of hair is fron the front and at the pate .thank you .  <response>: Hello dear, The symptoms case history mentioned in your post suggest that your son might be having An Chat Doctor. Also known as Male pattern baldness, it usually follows a pattern of receding hairline is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones. Minoxidil preparation 5 applied directly to the scalp helps to stimulate the hair follicles. In addition, he needs to use:1. Finasteride preparations that interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness.2. Multivitamins mineral supplements. But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist. Wishing him a Good Health. Take care. 