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GlossaryScarring Alopecia (CAF)

inflammation destroys hair follicles, replacing them with scar tissue

Scarring Alopecia, also known as cicatricial alopecia, is a group of hair loss disorders where inflammation destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue, leading to permanent hair loss. This condition can be caused by various factors, including autoimmune diseases, infections, or physical trauma, and often requires a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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community abusing caffeine boosts DHT levels!

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 1 month ago

Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to genetic factors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.

community Connection between caffeine and hair loss?

in Product 2 months ago

Caffeine might raise stress hormones, potentially worsening hair loss. Telogen effluvium is often misattributed to minor stressors rather than significant life events.

community Caffeine + Dimethylglycine (DMG) Shampoo research

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 3 months ago

A user discusses the potential of caffeine and DMG in shampoo for treating hair loss, citing a pending patent and personal plans to test it. They find it more convenient than using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling.

community Caffeine really a DHT blocker or placebo?

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 3 months ago

Caffeine is not a proven DHT blocker and does not effectively treat hair loss. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are more reliable treatments.

community Caffiene shampoos left in for 2 minutes show comparable results to Minoxidil, and may work differently than Minoxidil, which can add to your stack, or work for non responders

in Research/Science 42 upvotes 5 months ago

Caffeine shampoos show comparable results to Minoxidil and may enhance its effects when used together. Caffeine can be detected in the scalp up to 24 hours after a 2-minute application, making it an affordable treatment option.

community Caffeine affects on oral minoxidil

in Chat 3 upvotes 7 months ago

Caffeine may interfere with oral minoxidil because caffeine increases blood pressure while minoxidil lowers it. Users discuss potential interactions and effects on hair loss treatment.

community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

community What is “caffeine ointment” and does it really work ?

in Product 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Caffeine ointment was mentioned as being as effective as Minoxidil for hair loss treatment without the side effects. Caffeine is also found in some shampoos.

community Topical caffeine is a common ingredient in formulas to prevent hair loss and to induce hair regrowth. (What’s your take on this?)

in Treatment 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses whether topical caffeine is effective for hair loss, with some users questioning its role due to its vasoconstrictive and vasodilative properties, while another suggests that temporary vasoconstriction might be beneficial by promoting angiogenesis. Specific treatments mentioned include caffeine shampoo, which one user believes is ineffective.

community Why can't you drink caffeine after PRP?

in Treatment 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.

community An Interesting Study With a Decent Sample Size Finding Caffeine Liquid to Have Similar Effectiveness to Minoxidil

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 5 years ago

Caffeine liquid may be as effective as Minoxidil for hair loss and could be used together for added benefits. However, the credibility of the research is questionable due to potential bias, as the study was sponsored by a company that sells caffeine solution and was not double-blind.

community Diffuse thinning + frontal receding. Caffeine Shampoo 2 month progress. Will continue updating.

7 upvotes 8 years ago

The user is trying alternative hair loss treatments like caffeine shampoo and dermarolling before considering minoxidil or other advanced treatments, and has noticed an increase in vellus hairs and some strong terminal hairs after two months of daily caffeine shampoo use. They plan to continue the treatment and document progress.

community Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 1 month ago

Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil is unlikely to enhance its effectiveness, with most users agreeing it has minimal impact. The main treatments discussed are minoxidil and finasteride, with some users adding other ingredients like azelaic acid and retinol.

community Hair Cafe vid: low dose dutasteride ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to side effects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.

community PSA: Caffeine and Hair Transplants

in Transplants 29 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their experience with a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of avoiding caffeine 7 days before the procedure. Ignoring this advice led to reduced effectiveness of the numbing agent, causing significant discomfort during the transplant.

community Hair Cafe’s Third Update On Verteporfin (Kevin Sees an Endless Supply of Donor Hair)

in Update 26 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses Kevin's accurate information on hair loss treatments and highlights Dr. Bloxham's ongoing work with Verteporfin on FUT scars, suggesting people follow Dr. Bloxham's YouTube for updates. It also thanks Haicafe and Melvin from the hair restoration network forum for their contributions.

community Quitting Caffeine, Reducing Sugar, and Generally Improving Health as a Whole Has Personally Reduced Miniaturization and Shedding for Me as Well as Given Me Slight Improvements in Temporal Density.

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced hair loss improvement by quitting caffeine, reducing sugar intake, and improving overall health, while also using rosemary oil conditioner. They previously tried minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, but stopped due to side effects and heart palpitations.

community Is it true oral caffeine causes hair loss?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

Oral caffeine causing hair loss is discussed. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community Scientific Review: Caffeine shampoo does NOT stop hair loss. False claims and "fake" research. 19 References included.

in Research/Science 204 upvotes 2 years ago

Alpecin Caffeine shampoo is ineffective for stopping hair loss, with unreliable supporting research. Finasteride is effective in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels.

community Minoxidil and Caffeine - opposite effects yet comboed together?

in Product 1 upvotes 2 months ago

Minoxidil and caffeine are discussed for hair loss treatment. The user questions the logic of combining them due to their opposing effects on adenosine receptors.

community Can I crush caffeine/melatonin tablets and add them to my minoxidil?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 5 months ago

A user asked if they can crush caffeine and melatonin tablets to add to their minoxidil solution. Another user sarcastically suggested adding rat poison.

community Anyone Using Topical Caffeine Ointment?

in Treatment 2 upvotes 5 months ago

A user has been using Minoxidil for 5 months and is curious about the effectiveness of topical caffeine ointments for hair loss prevention. They seek recommendations and information on whether caffeine affects Minoxidil's efficacy.

community Are topicals with caffeine useful to promote hairgrowth?

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is asking if caffeine topicals are effective for hair growth, noting they already use Minoxidil and finasteride. They are unsure if caffeine topicals are beneficial or a waste of money.

community Did quitting caffeine turn me into a minoxidil responder?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared that after quitting caffeine and restarting oral minoxidil, they experienced significant hair regrowth, suggesting that caffeine might interfere with minoxidil's effectiveness by blocking adenosine receptors. They also mentioned side effects like water retention and dizziness, which subsided after a few weeks, and are not using any DHT blockers.

community Is Adenosine + caffeine good combo or does caffeine cancels Adenosine affect?

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using a liposomal gel with Adenosine and caffeine for hair loss, questioning if caffeine's role as an adenosine receptor antagonist might counteract the benefits of Adenosine or worsen hair loss.

community "Minoxidil and Caffeine: Reason behind hyper responders and non-responders."

in Research/Science 31 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil and caffeine may interact, affecting hair growth results. Users shared mixed experiences, with some noticing improvements without caffeine and others still seeing results despite coffee consumption.

community Dr Huberman - Cafeine when rubbed on the scalp can be as effective at times as minoxidil because it triggers 1GF-1

in Update 267 upvotes 1 year ago

Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hair growth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.

community Just quit nicotine and caffeine

in Treatment 21 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hair loss.

community Ultrax Labs Hair Surge Caffeine Hair Loss Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo - For real?

in Question 3 upvotes 8 years ago

The conversation is about the effectiveness of Ultrax Labs Hair Surge Caffeine Hair Loss Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo, with the original poster questioning if the positive reviews are genuine or not. No specific treatments were discussed.

community What's your opinion on topical caffeine serum?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of adding topical caffeine serum to a hair loss treatment routine that includes minoxidil and finasteride. Users suggest alternatives like stemoxidine, alphatradiol, and pyrilutamide, noting that evidence for caffeine's effectiveness is weak.