I have been using generic minoxidil for the last 12 months. With most brands, you are left alone. With MDhair, you get, in addition to higher quality minoxidil a 24/7, free medical support, which is very valuable. For optimal results, you also need to choose the shampoo, conditioner correctly, and oral supplements you take along with minoxidil. I have just learned that some shampoo and conditioners contain ingredients that can cancel out the effects of minoxidil. Others will be synergistic and help enhance the results you get with minoxidil. I felt that getting comprehensive treatment from MDahir made a huge difference for me.