Cafeína (Tópica) para Alopecia Androgenética
B Evidencia Al menos un ensayo aleatorizado lo respalda, con resultados mayoritariamente consistentes.Basado en 9 estudios (1 RCT) con 62 participantes en total. 8/9 estudios muestran efectos positivos.
Conclusión
Topical caffeine shows promising early evidence for supporting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, but the research base is still small and more large-scale human trials are needed.
- 8 out of 9 studies report positive effects on hair growth
- Caffeine may work by counteracting DHT's negative effects on hair follicles
- One RCT showed improved hair density with a caffeine-containing topical product
- The total participant pool is very small (62 people), limiting the strength of conclusions
Key Study Findings
Key Statistics
9
Estudios
62
Participantes
Positive
Calificación
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosificaciones de uso común
- topical:
- 0.2% caffeine shampoo or serum
Límite superior: Topical only
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación
| Dosificación | Duración | Efecto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various non-prescription agents: procyanidin, cetirizine, caffeine, Oryza sativa bran, pumpkin seed | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| F1: biotin 0.5%, caffeine 2.0%, niacinamide 2.0%; F2: finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 1.0%, tretinoin 0. | 26 weeks | Positive | -- |
| tryptophan, carbohydrates, omega-3, vitamins (B6, B12, folate, niacin, D, C, beta-carotene), mineral | -- | Positive | -- |
| various CAMs: pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, melatonin extract, caffeine extract, rosemary oil | -- | Positive | -- |
| dose-dependent (specific doses not reported in abstract) | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| foam applied twice daily containing nicotinic acid hexyl ester, polyphenols, zinc, glycine, and caff | 26 weeks | Positive | 62 |
Mejor momento para tomar: Apply shampoo or serum to scalp, leave on for 2 minutes before rinsing
Safety & Side Effects
Efectos secundarios reportados
- ⚠ Scalp irritation or dryness
- ⚠ Minimal systemic absorption (low risk of systemic effects)
- ⚠ Contact sensitization (rare)
Interacciones conocidas
- ● Minoxidil (may be used in combination; no significant interaction)
- ● Other topical scalp products (apply at separate times)
Ingesta máxima tolerable: Topical only
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Related Evidence
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References
- [1] Ian Landells et al.. J Cutan Med Surg. 2025. A Canadian Consensus on Androgenetic Alopecia: Approach and Management. doi:10.1177/12034754251368849 PubMed
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- [5] Promise Ufomadu. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2024. Complementary and alternative supplements: a review of dermatologic effectiveness for androgenetic alopecia. doi:10.1080/08998280.2023.2263829 PubMed
- [6] Chun Woong Park et al.. J Food Drug Anal. 2023. Sleep-promoting activity of amylase-treated Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera L. Dunal) root extract via GABA receptors. doi:10.38212/2224-6614.3456 PubMed
- [7] Aditya K Gupta et al.. Dermatol Ther. 2022. Natural products for male androgenetic alopecia. doi:10.1111/dth.15323 PubMed
- [8] Julia Welzel et al.. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022. Reduction of telogen rate and increase of hair density in androgenetic alopecia by a cosmetic product: Results of a randomized, … doi:10.1111/jocd.14158 PubMed
- [9] Shannon Famenini et al.. J Drugs Dermatol. 2014. Evidence for supplemental treatments in androgenetic alopecia. PubMed
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