topical minoixidil made me itch like crazy and made my scalp sore and im sure i lost some hair because of that
i am now on rogaine foam and alpecin caffeine shampoo, and i have noticed hair gone alot thicker, im so sorry about your story man switch to the foam you will thank me for it
also... DONT vigorously towel dry hair
if you do use hair dryer DONT use the heat setting for the middle of your scalp, only the DHT resistent sides...
just few tips, good luck, maybe put some pics up?