Are you able to see a derm? They would know best regarding male pattern baldness vs Telogen Effluvium. Stress definitely can cause Telogen Effluvium but you can also see a pretty classic male pattern baldness pattern, which may have been exacerbated due to your past few months. Either way, would recommend seeing a derm, and thank you for your service.
That's more than crown thinning man. Research the big 3 and see if it's worth it for you. With the amount of hair you still have you would probably see solid results.
Have been taking for over three months now and I am leaner than I have been in a long time. Hasn't affected my workouts and feel better than I did beforehand.
Sorry brother but that's beyond a mature hairline and the thinning is visible. Like alpha said research the big 3 and see if the benefits outweigh the small risks. If you don't begin treatment the balding will likely keep progressing.
Don't let the fear mongering get to you man. I have had no sides after 2.5 months and my hair has already started to thicken up. I was scared initially too but glad I took the plunge. As others said if you start and notice some sides just hop off.
Bro I lurked here for a while before getting on Finasteride and I always saw you portraying it in a negative light. It was people like you and the horror stories that took me months to make the decision to start. Nothing has changed for me (as in no negative effects) since starting and this is...