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Anti-dandruff shampoos

Dandruff is a warning signal from your scalp. With Alpecin’s anti-dandruff products, you give your scalp exactly the care it needs. Our shampoos are specially formulated to combat dandruff effectively, restore scalp balance and enhance your well-being.

Shampoos & Liquids

At a glance

Use of effective anti-dandruff agents

Innovative formulas to promote hair growth

Specifically for men and their needs

Study compares anti-dandruff shampoos

Clinical study

Double-effect caffeine shampoo just as effective as market reference¹

Alpecin Double-Effect Caffeine Shampoo compared to the leading anti-dandruff market reference - Conducted by Derma Consult GmbH Gesellschaft zur Prüfung von Dermatika

Further studies & research results

Guide

Focus on dandruff

Learn all about the causes and treatment options for dandruff. Whether dry or oily dandruff – we show you how to restore the balance of your scalp.

Half portrait of a man touching his parting where dandruff has accumulated

Dry vs. oily dandruff

Not all dandruff is the same. Discover the different types of dandruff and find out how you can combat them effectively.

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A man pulls a face due to his itchy scalp and scratches his head.

Help, my scalp itches!

Find out how you can effectively relieve itching. Discover our tips and products to help you manage your scalp problems and feel comfortable again.

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FAQ

Answers to your questions

In principle, yes. Thanks to the double effect, i.e. the simultaneous action against dandruff and hair loss, the shampoo prevents hereditary hair loss and gets rid of annoying dandruff. Both causes are permanent, i.e. the hereditary predisposition and the risk of skin irritation and dandruff caused by microorganisms and sebum persist throughout life.

By massaging the head with Alpecin Double Effect Caffeine Shampoo, the active ingredients are better absorbed by the skin and the hair roots and a supply of active ingredients (depot) is created. In addition, the gentle pressure removes the top cuticle layer more effectively.

The Dandruff Killer Shampoo has been specifically developed with active ingredients to combat dandruff. This reduces scalp irritation, eliminates dandruff and prevents the formation of new dandruff.

In order to constantly supply the hair roots with sufficient growth energy and protect against the negative effects of testosterone, the additional use of Alpecin Liquid containing caffeine is recommended. Alternatively, you can use Alpecin Double Effect Caffeine Shampoo to treat dandruff and hereditary hair loss.

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¹ Alpecin Double Effect Caffeine Shampoo compared to the leading market reference in the anti-dandruff sector, conducted by Derma Consult GmbH Society for the Testing of Dermatological Products, read study.