Anyone know how long a 100ml bottle of lotion might last? Treatment 1/15/2026
A 100ml bottle of lotion containing Minoxidil 6%, Finasteride 1%, and Retinoic acid 0.01% is estimated to last around 100 days if using 0.5ml daily. The user cannot take oral finasteride due to liver issues.
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