Hey, I just wanted to say, I have been using minoxidil for about 5 months, and the little thin patch in the back of my head is all but gone.

On the box, it will tell you the type of loss it works on, and if you have that type, (thin in back, but no or little receeding hair line), then I can say for experience, it is worth the $10 - $15 a month if you are worried about it.

the non-generic version is Rogaine, allthough I have used both rite-Aids and Walgreens store brand with no problems.

the only side effect i have had is sometimes it itches very mildly.