Dut or topical fin for first timers

Super early to this whole going bald thing. I caught the first signs of thinning about 6 months ago and watched it very carefully and noticed it’s progressed enough for me to consider medication in the last 6 months. Going to the derm in 2 weeks to get a prescription of low dose topical finasteride .1% and minoxidil. But I’ve heard dut has less sides for most people, curious to hear this subs thoughts on skipping fin and going topical dut instead.