Mixed Minoxidil 2% in the morning, and 5% minoxidil before bed? 9/28/2023
A user discusses using a mixed solution with minoxidil 2%, hydrocortisone butyrate, and estrone in the morning, and considering adding 5% minoxidil at night. They also use Restax softgel but avoid finasteride.
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