you could add spironolactone 2x daily..this is a topical anti-androgen..some guys wait 6 months to see if there getting satisfactory results from minoxidil and an internal.....goodluck
you might want to look into dutasteride instead of propecia and a topical anti-androgen like spirolactone or RU...also look into t-flavanone ..there's been some positive feedback coming in from users..i think it would be wise after 1 year if your worse off to re-evaluate your regimen....goodluck
if it stings too much you can dilute it a bit with water.....or you can use aloe gel 99% or better(can get at health/vitamin store) ..folligen is obviously much more expensive and there is some science behind copper peptides..both are SOD'S.....
the hairs that you shed with initial treatment with minoxidil will grow back..you should really read up on the balding process..your hairs have been miniturizing over the years and to reverse that pattern it will take many many cycles of effective treatment.
you just started minoxidil, so maybe it...