Finally I think I might be beginning to see something. Started taking 1.25mg daily, bumped it to 2.5mg, and about 1-2 weeks ago started taking the full 5mg. Also I started using nizoral about a month ago as well. I tried using minoxidil again but it just inflamed and irritated my scalp so I stopped. I'm starting to see very, very tiny hairs appearing where my hairline is receding, I hope it eventually works on my whole scalp as it is all thinning, sides as well.