I’ve bought this minoxidil online. Thought it’s too good to be true. I’ve done the bleach test and it turned deep yellow almost orange so it definitely seems legit! Minoxidil 10/9/2025
A user bought minoxidil online and used a bleach test to check its authenticity, but others noted the test isn't definitive. They discussed skepticism about online purchases and the reliability of AI advice.
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