Im at the airport right now and have to apply minoxidil 1/29/2026
A person was concerned about applying minoxidil and tretinoin in a public airport bathroom, fearing judgment from others. Most responses reassured them that no one cares, suggesting they apply it in a stall or skip a dose without worry.
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