Caffeine shampoo

Follicular drug delivery is the prerequisite (先決條件) for an effective treatment of androgenetic alopecia (雄激素性脫髮) or other reasons of premature hair loss.

Otberg, N., & Teichmann, A. (2007). Follicular Penetration of Topically Applied Caffeine via a Shampoo Formulation. Journal of Pharmacological and Biophysical Research, 20, 195-198. doi: 10.1159/000101389

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common dermatological condition affecting up to 30% of men over the age of 30 and more than 50% over the age of 50. The only drug therapies approved for its treatment are topical minoxidil and finasteride administered systemically. In last years, many alternative cosmetic substances have been studied for the management of the male baldness, with various results; one of these substances is the caffeine…Caffeine is a well-known substance, but its effect on human hair follicle growth is not yet defined.

Bussoletti, C., & Matropietro, F. (2010). Use of a Caffeine Shampoo for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia. J. Appl. Cosmetol, 28, 753-762. Retrieved from

http://www.iscd.it/files/Use-of-a-Caffeine-Shampoo-for-the-Treatment-of-Male-Androgenetic-Alopecia.pdf