Role of Caffeine in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

January 2012 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

Manish Bansal, Kajal Manchanda, Shyam S. Pandey

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TLDR Caffeine may help hair growth in hereditary hair loss.

The article discusses the potential role of caffeine in the management of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), a common hereditary hair loss condition. The article cites a study that found caffeine to have beneficial effects on hair growth by inhibiting phosphodiesterase, improving barrier function, and promoting follicular penetration. The study used hair organ culture models and scalp biopsy samples from male AGA patients. The article suggests that caffeine may be a useful adjuvant in the management of AGA, but further studies are needed to confirm its role.

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