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I started using womens rogaine in Jan. 09. I had a HUGE initial shed. It lasted for about a month, and at the end of it, there was a definite new thinness to my head. After this initial nightmare, shedding completely stopped! Woo hoo! I saw new sprouts coming up at about three months in, and things were great! This continued for two months(approx. till June), and then the shedding began again with a vengance. It continued all summer long, with handfuls coming out every day. I've perservered with applying the liquid, faithfully, everyday, and I'm determined to use it for the full year that is recommended. It's now December (11 months and counting). The only improvements that I have really seen are at my temples. This area has definitely filled back in. I have not been officially diagnosed via testing....but my dermatologist pretty much thought it was hereditary. I'm of the feeling that it's a combination of genetics/telogen effluvium. Anyway, my temples had very little hair left, in a sort of triangle shape toward the back of my head. This area is now completely filled in. However, the rest of my head.....well, the top/back is beyond thin....much worse than when I started. I'm 38 years old and getting to the point that I am now balding. I am unwilling to move up to the Mens Rogaine, as many recommend. I must mention as well that the hair on my arms has darkened a bit, and you must be super careful when applying it (if your hair is really thin, it will quickly run), or you will end up with unwanted hair on your face. I can't say that I would definitely recommend this product. I know it works for some, but for me, the extra thinning was not worth it.