Topical caffeine as an adjunct treatment. I think this should be considered. 11/19/2022
Topical caffeine is suggested as a beneficial adjunct treatment for hair growth due to its anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and other properties. There is skepticism about its effectiveness, especially at low concentrations like in Alpecin liquid.
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