Alpecin research: Innovative active ingredients
Our unique active ingredients and formulations are developed locally in Bielefeld, and their effectiveness is verified in internationally conducted studies!
Solution for hair loss* and dandruff
The Alpecin brand: What sets us apart
Expert in hair loss, dandruff, dry scalp & grey hair
Innovative active ingredients and clinically proven effectiveness
Specifically developed for men and their needs
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New: Caffeine DMG Serum
Highly effective serum with Caffeine + DMG (Dimethylglycine)
- Effectively reduces hereditary hair loss
- Can boost hair growth**
- Leave-In product
- Important: Massage in and do not rinse out
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Caffeine stimulates the hair roots
Caffeine has been known for more than 20 years for its growth-stimulating effect on hair roots. It inhibits the breakdown of the intracellular messenger cAMP. As a result, more energy is available to the cells and cell growth is stimulated.
Caffeine is therefore the most researched active ingredient of plant origin against hereditary hair loss.
DMG promotes the micro-blood-circulation of the scalp
Micro-circulation is the foundation for healthy hair growth.
In areas affected by hair loss*, this is reduced to below 40 %.
5,6-DHI repigments the hair
5,6-Dihydroxyindole, or 5,6-DHI for short, is a preliminary stage of the natural hair pigment melanin. When applied, 5,6-DHI binds directly to the hair, penetrates the hair shaft, and forms colour molecule chains in the hair with oxygen. The hair becomes darker.
Our research focuses on solutions for the most relevant hair problems. To achieve this, we continuously search for new, potent active ingredients and develop formulations optimised for men.
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Dr Erik Schulze zur Wiesche
Head of Research and Development
Proven effectiveness
Video: The Alpecin Story
The OMR Original takes a look behind the scenes at Alpecin and shows how a chance discovery in the lab, the courage to make radical decisions, ambitious goals, and unconventional marketing paved the way for Alpecin to become the leading – and often copied – manufacturer of products against hair loss*.
* hereditary hair loss
** in vivo study, subgroup analysis, placebo-controlled, n=30 participants with hereditary hair loss
¹ C. Bussoletti, F. Mastropietro, M. V. Tolaini, L. Celleno (2010): Use of a caffeine shampoo for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia. Journal of Applied Cosmetology. 28,4 (Oct. 2010), 153-162.
² Dhurat R, Chitallia J, May TW, Jayaraaman AM, Madhukara J, Anandan S, Vaidya P, Klenk A. (2017): An Open-Label Randomized Multicenter Study Assessing the Noninferiority of a Caffeine-Based Topical Liquid 0.2% versus Minoxidil 5% Solution in Male Androgenetic Alopecia. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. ;30(6):298-305.
³ Otberg N, Teichmann A, Rasuljev U, Sinkgraven R, Sterry W, Lademann J (2007): Follicular penetration of topically applied caffeine via a shampoo formulation. Skin Pharmacol Physiol.;20(4):195-8.
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