Assessment of the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Formulation Containing Caffeine and Procapil 3% for Improvement of Male Pattern Hair Loss

    November 2023 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Aniseh Samadi, Elnaz Rokhsat, Zahra Saffarian … Alireza Firooz
    Studysummary This study found that a 12-week topical treatment with a caffeine and Procapil 3% formulation effectively reduced hair loss by 26.9% and improved hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, without any reported adverse effects.
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