Anti-Hair Loss Effect of a Shampoo Containing Caffeine and Adenosine

    Dongxiao Chen, F P Yu, Congcong Wang … Huabing Zhao
    Studysummary This study found that while caffeine and adenosine can inhibit hair loss and stimulate hair growth, more research is needed to fully understand the efficacy of shampoo formulations containing specific proportions of these compounds for hair loss treatment and prevention.
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