Dr Huberman - Cafeine when rubbed on the scalp can be as effective at times as minoxidil because it triggers 1GF-1 Update 4/13/2023
Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hair growth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.
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