mr wabbit, i did start to see some growth with minoxidil on my hairline and temples, but i had to stop after about 3 months of using it. so the hairs i did grow were very short and didnt make my hair look any thicker.
since stopping i lost all the hairs that started to grow plus alot more from the rest of my head. i have diffuse thinning so i used minoxidil all over and the shed seems to be from everywhere. i would have been better off not using minoxidil but i didnt know i would have bad side effects with it.
most people seem to be able to tolerate minoxidil. i just have bad luck i guess.
so, yes i do think starting and stopping minoxidil has cost me more hair. and messing with my routine may be why i havent seen results with propecia.