Warning: Your Rogaine Foam Might Not Contain Minoxidil
    Minoxidil 6/26/2024

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    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 5% null 8 years
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    A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.
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