Finasteride is probably the best treatment for male pattern hair loss since it deals with the root cause of the problem, as far as we know, which it does be reducing dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels.If it has been effective then hair loss might occur after stopping it and over time you might lose all the hair you had kep whilst on it.Topical minoxidil is proven to slow hair loss. Low Level Light Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma injections might also be effective. None of these is likely to be as effective as finasteride.If finasteride is working, you are not having any side effects, and you are wanting to keep your hair, then it is worth staying on it.