Hey! I just started using topical minoxidil today, however I went a little overboard and applied roughly 3 ml worth of minoxidil. This caused a bit of dizziness and a headache. From now on I intend to decrease the dosage. Since I plan on only using it ONCE a day and need to cover the whole NW6 area in which I am thinning, can I use 2 ml minoxidil instead of only 1 ml?
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