Pre-Formulation Study of Shampoo for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Containing Caffeine as Active Ingredient
January 2018
TLDR The caffeine shampoo for hair loss is stable and suitable for use.
The study focused on the pre-formulation of a caffeine-containing shampoo for treating androgenetic alopecia, a condition marked by progressive hair loss. The research aimed to evaluate the stability of the shampoo formulation by analyzing its physical-chemical parameters. Samples were stored at temperatures of 5 ± 2°C, 40 ± 2°C, and 20 ± 2°C for 15 days. The formulation demonstrated good appearance and homogeneity at different time points (T0, T7, and T15), with a viscosity of 11386 mPa.s, pH of 6.28, and density of 1.024 g/mL. The results indicated that the formulation remained stable throughout the testing period, suggesting its viability for use in compounding pharmacies.