Amount of Minox for NW2 hairline?

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For a NW2, at 5% concentration, is the 1ml measurement accurate? I've been applying .5 ml to each temple, but even this seems like an excessive amount, often leaving my hair in those areas wet and clumpy for hours. Has anyone had any success with less than 1ml?

Also, is it safe to blow-dry these areas or is it necessary to allow the Minoxidil to dry at its own pace? I feel like I'm always walking into work looking like complete crap because of all the Minoxidil in my hair...