Does a minoxidil tester exist? To test if whatever you get is actually minoxidil or some fake? Minoxidil 4/8/2024
The conversation discusses the uncertainty of the legitimacy of minoxidil products in the EU market and mentions baricitinib as an approved, but expensive alternative. A method to test for real minoxidil involves mixing it with bleach to see if it turns orange or brown.
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