has anyone tried rubbing receipt paper on their heads as a free topical antiandrogen? Satire 9/10/2024
This post and conversation are about using receipt paper as a satirical treatment for hair loss. Users humorously discuss various absurd methods, including rubbing, ingesting, and making suppositories out of receipts.
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