Hello, Helena and others: I too have been trying generic Rogaine (my doc recommended the men's extra strength since I am not having more children). I think it has helped somewhat. Now my question is: How do I get it onto the scalp skin now that my hair is somewhat better? Seems like I usually end up w/ greasy hair and I haven't noticed improvement lately. I do have my hair back after chemo -- that took 6 months but I was glad to get out from under the scarf. So of course I am glad to have hair. I have several years left on Arimidex, and when the light hits my head, well, 80-year-old ladie have thicker heads of hair than me.