Minoxidil - survey of long term use

[MB8]

Hi,

There are many posts by people who've only been using minoxidil for a short time (say, a few months).

Sometimes they've quit (usually because of excessive shedding), and sometimes they're determined to stay the course - but, either way, it's too soon to provide any sort of useful information as regards results.

So I'm hoping to do a brief survey of long term users (at least a year to 18 months), just to see what sort of success (or not) people have had.

Please take time to answer the questions below

(1) Brand & Strength
(2) How long have you been using it?
(3) Where do you apply it? (hairline/crown)
(4) Did you experience an initial shed? If so, for how long?
(5) Any improvement? If so, where - hairline, crown, both?
(6) Do you use any other treatments? (e.g. finasteride, nizoral, etc)
(7) Overall, are you happy with your decision to use minoxidil?
(8) Anything additional you want to add?

Many thanks. I hope people reply.