Even when people claim things like "thickening", it is highly subjective and you have to be in just the right light to notice. That's cosmetically insignificant and there are few to no males who ever experience cosmetically significant hair recoveries but usually it's early intervention with anti-DHT meds along with minoxidil. I also advise everyone to start with 2 percent, not 5 percent. 2 percent is not just for girls. It's a way to titrate minoxidil dosage up gradually so possible sheds are minimized.