No, it didn't, and this is what pisses me off the most. I'm 2 months in and I've definitely lost density on my temples and frontal hairline, which is where I apply it. I've also receded like 1/8-1/4 of an inch because my front was so sparse to begin with, so losing more = recession. How the HELL did EVERY time interval cited in the "study" (1 week, 1 month, 3 mo, 6 mo) only mention positive things? Nowhere was it like "2 month mark: a decrease in density is seen due to shedding, which was later recovered at the 5 month mark." It was just all good news. Terrible.