I've noticeably thinned out along my hairline over the last 10 years, it's been slow but I still don't like it. I've used minoxidil on and off over the years, and I've been back on it for the last 12 months. It's hard to tell whether it's truly working or not, but I've just resigned myself to the fact that in maybe 10 years I might need a transplant or something more permanent. They are expensive, but can look really good and natural.