My exp on rogaine after 8 months is that it done nothing for me but made where I apply it worse, made it thin out and very dry looking, I can see where I applied it weak looking and where I didn't looks better, Never really had anyone tell me my hairline was receeding until I started using it. Wish I never had started it now but afraid to stop using it now. I'm hoping to have my hairline restored in December so i will stop using it in the summer and shave my head till then if I don't see any results. Hairloss has affected me big time , made me anxious and shy when I use to be confident and out going, can't wait to get it done and hopefully gain my confidence back