This pill is just a different way of delivering minoxidil. Basically, it uses extended-release formulation to keep minoxidil circulating longer therefore stimulating hair follicles. Unlike finasteride/dutasteride, it doesn't suppress DHT. Frankly, the phase 3 results are impressive: In 536 men who took the pill 2x/day, it increased hair counts by 36.4hairs/cm2 in 6 months compared with just 6.6 for placebo. About 69% of them reported improved or much improved hair coverage vs. 15% on placebo. There were no serious side-effects apart from some fluid retention and unwanted hair growth. With that being said, if longer-term studies confirm its safety profile -- having a non-hormonal oral alternative is awesome.