^ that's right.
About a year ago, though, I did give minoxidil a try. I bought Rogaine 2% and 5% and finished both bottles... it was early on in my thinning and my scalp condition was not good at the time, so the PPG in the minoxidil caused me lots of irritation and I hated it, so I dropped it.
Now I'm at the point that VW speaks of.. waiting on the finasteride, though I've already noticed good maintenance and thickening, so I'm definately a responder.. I'd LOVE to get some regrowth in my thin crown area over the next year. I think it will happen.
If not, then I add minoxidil, but it will be Dr. Lee's reduced PPG version, because I have a problem with that PPG stuff in high percentage like regular Rogaine. I may even try the PPG free version.
Even in Folligen, the PPG sometimes causes my scalp to be extra sensitive/itchy.
Things are getting under control recently though, scalp condition is improving big time with my regimen.