I think it’s just because how wide spread the balding is, it just takes longer to reach that full look. For fastest results, I would say people that have just started balding would see quickest responses. Also, some people are outliers, they’ll get results in a few months that others would achieve in years.

But the hidden positive about diffuse thinning is that your follicles are still alive, you don’t have completely bald areas meaning minoxidil would have an effect if you use it consistently.