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Caffeine DMG against hereditary hair loss

Discover how DMG and caffeine can reduce male pattern hair loss* and promote hair growth**

Three Alpecin bottles: two Caffeine DMG Shampoo and one Caffeine DMG Serum, all labeled “Enhances hair performance,” 200 mL.

Caffeine DMG Shampoo + Serum

DMG Growth Kit

15 % DiscountOld price: $114.97New price: $97.99600 mL ($16.33 / 100 mL) • excluding taxes, plus shipping
Alpecin Caffeine DMG Shampoo bottle; label reads “Enhances hair performance,” “Patented formula: Ingredient complex of caffeine + dimethylglycine (DMG),” 200 mL.

Caffeine DMG Shampoo

1-Month-Supply

$34.99200 mL ($17.50 / 100 mL) • excluding taxes, plus shipping
Alpecin Caffeine DMG Serum bottle; label reads “Enhances hair performance,” “Leave-in,” and “Patented formula: Ingredient complex of caffeine + dimethylglycine (DMG),” 200 mL.

Caffeine DMG Serum

1-Month-Supply

$44.99200 mL ($22.50 / 100 mL) • excluding taxes, plus shipping

Learn more about DMG: DMG: Breakthrough in hair loss* research

Microscopic image of a hair root, with the smallest blood vessels surrounding the hair follicle highlighted in red, symbolising that DMG enhances microcirculation

Thanks to decades of research, it's known that caffeine boosts hair root activity and extends the growth phase of hair roots.

The new ingredient, Dimethylglycine (DMG), was previously completely unknown in dermatological research. Studies show that DMG increases microcirculation, meaning it enhances the blood supply to the smallest blood vessels, thereby improving the nutrient supply to the hair roots.

Nutrient supply to the hair root: Microcirculation: the foundation for healthy hair growth

Schematic Representation of the Dilation of the Smallest Blood Vessels in the Hair Root as a Symbol of DMG's Effect Against Hereditary Hair Loss in Men

Caffeine and DMG support the nutrient supply and activity of the hair roots. These two effects are particularly important when the hair follicle is weakened.

A clinical study shows that the patented combination of caffeine and DMG effectively reduces hereditary hair loss and can even increase hair growth**.

Clinical study: Reduction in hair loss* demonstrated in 92% of participants

The graph shows the results of the hair pull test over time, comparing "Caffeine + DMG" with "Placebo." The test group decreases, while the control group increases. The X-axis marks the days, and the Y-axis shows the mean values with confidence intervals.

Double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled study:

The clinical study was conducted on 154 men with hereditary hair loss. These men used either the new Caffeine DMG shampoo (Verum) or a placebo shampoo over a period of 6 months.

Hair growth** can be increased

Three close-up shots of skin show hair growth at intervals: "Day 0," "Day 84," and "Day 168." Each image displays different hair density on a similar skin surface.
Phototrichogram: Clinical tests conducted at Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care Italy.

The analysis of the study subgroup showed a significant increase in hair growth**:

Read the full study
Dimethylglycine (DMG): A substance that naturally occurs in all body cells and plays a key role in cellular metabolism.
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Dr. Erik Schulze zur Wiesche

Head of Research & Development

Video: The Alpecin Story

Go behind the scenes at Alpecin and discover how a chance discovery in the lab, bold decisions, ambitious goals, and unconventional marketing have paved the way for Alpecin to become the leading – and often copied – manufacturer of hair loss* products.

* hereditary hair loss
** in vivo study, subgroup analysis, placebo-controlled, n=30 participants with hereditary hair loss