Research & studies

The focus of Alpecin research is the scientifically proven benefit of our products.

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DMG

New: from Alpecin research

Clinical efficacy study with innovative DMG and caffeine-containing shampoo shows tremendous effectiveness against hereditary hair loss

Double-blind, randomised, and placebo-controlled study on 154 men with hereditary hair loss. Conducted at the Centre for Cosmetic Research, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy.

Until now, both the topical application and the effect of DMG on skin and hair cells were completely unexplored. Current studies from a European research network now show that the microcirculation of the skin, meaning the blood flow in the smallest blood vessels, is increased with the topical application of DMG and additionally provide insights into the mechanism of action of DMG in the cells.ESzW

Dr. Erik Schulze zur Wiesche

Head of Research & Development

What distinguishes Alpecin research?

At the heart of Alpecin research efforts is the scientifically proven benefit of our products. Since the company's founding, we have maintained close collaboration with renowned scientists. This forms the basis for our research into novel active ingredients and our innovative product developments.

Caffeine

Studies on the effect of caffeine on hair follicles

Caffeine stimulates hair follicle growth and counteracts the negative effects of testosterone

Conducted at the Clinic for Dermatology and Dermatological Allergology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.

Caffeine counteracts stress-induced hair damage and promotes healthy hair growth

Conducted at five different research institutes in Germany, Austria, the USA and the UK

Caffeine counteracts the negative effects of testosterone

Conducted at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Venereology at the University of Hamburg-Eppendorf

Caffeine counteracts UV-induced damage to the hair follicle

Carried out at the Monasterium Laboratory Skin & Hair research Solutions GmbH, Münster

Shampoos

Investigations into the effectiveness of Alpecin shampoos

Caffeine shampoo can be detected in the hair follicle for 24 hours after just 2 minutes of application

Conducted at the Center for Experimental and Applied Skin Physiology and Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Physiology of the Charité University Hospital, Berlin

Proven efficacy of Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo for the treatment of hereditary hair loss in men

Conducted at the Center for Cosmetic Research at Sacred Heart Catholic University in Rome, Italy.

Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo reduces hereditary hair loss

Conducted at the Center for Cosmetic Research at Sacred Heart Catholic University in Rome, Italy.

Alpecin Double Effect Caffeine Shampoo is effective against dandruff

Conducted by Derma Consult GmbH company for the testing of dermatics

Liquids

Investigations into the effects of Alpecin liquids on hair roots

Clinical efficacy study demonstrating the effectiveness of a novel DMG and Caffeine Serum against male pattern hair loss

Double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled study on 154 men with hereditary hair loss. Conducted at the Center for Cosmetic Research, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy.

Alpecin Caffeine Liquid is just as effective against hereditary hair loss as medication with minoxidil

Conducted at five research centers under the direction of Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital in Mumbai (India)

Alpecin Caffeine Liquid increases hair root activity and counteracts hereditary hair loss

Conducted by the dermatological group practice Dr. Peter, Dr. Seeber, Hamburg

Alpecin Caffeine Liquid reduces hereditary hair loss in men

Conducted at the Center for Cosmetic Research at Sacred Heart Catholic University in Rome

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