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I'm using 5% solution and going to increase amount gradually to 1.5 ml per application (2 times a day).

I'm afraid of skin irritation from increased amount of alcohol (more minoxidil = more alc). Anyone experienced any side effects when using more that 2ml of minoxidil a day?

the amount advised - 1ml / 1 application, twice a day? 1ml is not enough for me (temples, crown) - 1.5 should be fine (3ml daily). Good / bad idea?

So, can I use more than 2ml daily of minoxidil, i.e. 2x 1.5ml a day. 1ml in the morning and evening is not enough for me to properly cover my balding areas (crown - thinning, and temples). What side effects could there be when using more than recommended amount of 2ml a day.

Well, spreading involves at least gentle rubbing. In my case, when there is still a lot of hairs in the place where I apply minoxidil, I have to use a little force to spread the substance on my skin. It's easy on my forehead where I spread minoxidil on my hairless skin at receding hairline, but...

I'm applying the minoxidil by rubbing it into my scalp, not firmly though. I don't have a bold spot at the top of my head, but there is a place where the number of hairs is decreased. And here's the question: can I destroy my hairs and/or especially new hairs (if there is a regrow) by rubbing...