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the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
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research Efficacy of Topical Caffeine in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.
research Transepidermal UV Radiation of Human Scalp Skin Induces Distinctive Hair Follicle Damage, Mitigated by Topical Caffeine Treatment
Caffeine can protect scalp hair follicles from damage caused by UV radiation.
research Caffeine Supplementation and Hair: A Systematic Review
Topical caffeine can help with hair growth and reduce hair loss safely.
research Therapeutic Use of Caffeine in Dermatology: A Literature Review
Caffeine may benefit skin and hair health but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in dermatology.
research The Role of Hair Follicles in the Percutaneous Absorption of Caffeine
Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Has topical caffeine helped anyone here? Or is it one great big scam?
Topical caffeine is considered ineffective for hair growth, with users favoring minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Some view it as a scam or only useful for non-responders to other treatments.
community Topical caffeine is a common ingredient in formulas to prevent hair loss and to induce hair regrowth. (What’s your take on this?)
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 What are the best topical caffeine and melatonin products to combine with minoxidil? Maybe also essential oils?
The conversation is about finding the best topical caffeine and melatonin products to use with minoxidil, and possibly adding essential oils. The user seeks recommendations for effective combinations to enhance hair growth.
community Anyone Using Topical Caffeine Ointment?
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 Optimal topical (leave in, not shampoo) caffeine concentration. Contradictions across studies.
One study suggests a 0.2% caffeine concentration is nearly as effective as 5% minoxidil for hair loss, while other findings indicate that concentrations between 0.001% and 0.005% are more effective, with 0.001% being the most effective. There is no clear consensus on the optimal caffeine concentration for hair loss treatment.