[Serious question] Is this just a myth? Does applying coffee to the crown of your head have any effect on hair growth? I use minoxidil cream. But I'd like to know more about this. There are no YouTube videos in my language that discuss caffeine in a serious way, like a doctor would. Product 4/17/2025
Minoxidil cream is used for hair growth. The effectiveness of applying coffee to the scalp for hair growth is questioned.
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