5 month minoxydil 5% 2x apply a day. Microneedle 2x a month at 0.75 Progress Pictures 11/16/2025
The user applied 5% minoxidil twice daily and microneedled approximately 1.5 times a month. They noticed some progress in hair growth, though they were unsure if it was due to treatment or hair length.
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