Minoxidil will solve the problem for 5-8 years, but loses its effect after that, i started using it 4 months ago, its filled the temples back in wonderfully, i guess all its doing is pushing the problem away while im at uni & i can't afford any of the more expensive treatments, which i probably will in 7 years time when ive long finished uni. Dont bother with regaine, it's an absolute ****ing rip off, go with Kirkland 5% minoxidil or something, works just as well at a fraction of the price. And to those who say there's nothing you can do about balding: don't bother giving advice on things you know nothing about.