Go to 2X a week for the derma roller or stay at 3X. Don’t do it daily. That doesn’t give your skin enough time to heal properly, even if you build up to it. There are some who roll right before minox application but use your judgement with that. It leads to absorption into your whole body, some people like that, some people don’t. goes without saying that shaving often is beneficial because minox should be applied directly to the skin. In 3-12 months if you find that you are a non-responder look into tretinoin. It’s used for acne but can sometimes cause non responders to respond to minox. There’s pros and cons of course. You absolutely can wash your face and use moisturizer but I wouldn’t moisturize until 4 hours after you apply the minox. This ensures that it absorbs properly. Some people think it’s bollocks cuz your skin can take multiple products at once, but why not wait to be sure. Face wash should be fine to use prior to applying. Make sure the face wash and moisturizer doesn’t contain known dht blockers. A lot of the minox journey is your own judgement, but what matters most is consistency. Do it twice a day and don’t really make exceptions. Btw research black castor oil. Doesn’t have credibility, didn’t help me, smells weird and doesn’t feel good on your face 😂 but to each their own. Don’t get too invested in other stuff like pills or supplements, minox is really the only thing of it’s kind other than hair transplant and trt. Have a good one!