An Interesting Study With a Decent Sample Size Finding Caffeine Liquid to Have Similar Effectiveness to Minoxidil Minoxidil 8/24/2019
Caffeine liquid may be as effective as Minoxidil for hair loss and could be used together for added benefits. However, the credibility of the research is questionable due to potential bias, as the study was sponsored by a company that sells caffeine solution and was not double-blind.
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