Alpecin Caffeine
Topical caffeine is said to protect hair roots from dihydrotestosterone (DHT) attacks and provide them with the necessary growth energy. Alpecin was the first product that used
caffeine as one of its principal ingredients. It was developed in Germany and it is currently available in Europe and in Asia. The only available research supporting the claims made by the Alpecin manufacturer was conducted at two universities in Germany. An independent study is still lacking.
Customer reviews have been mixed so far but seem to be tipping over into positive territory. It appears that caffeine containing shampoo could be helpful in strengthening fine colourless hair but there are few reports of Alpecin being able to grow new hair. Many customers use Alpecin to strengthen the newly-grown fine hair produced by minoxidil. And some are just pleased with the new shine it gives their hair. Although caffeine is a mild vasoconstrictor and minoxidil is a vasodilator, there is no clear opinion on whether the two should be used simultaneously. Since nobody really knows, including the manufacturer of Alpecin, it might be advisable to wait for twelve hours after washing your hair with Alpecin shampoo before applying minoxidil.
Alpecin shampoo is also said to be effective in fighting against dandruff and many consumers believe it helps them stop the itchy scalp caused by minoxidil and other topicals. Although Alpecin is not the new cure for baldness it can be used as a complementary treatment to minoxidil and a substitute to Nizoral shampoo.
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January 21, 2008