April 20 2007, 1:34 pm PT | Posted in: Hair Products
Dear Doctor:
I have read interesting information regarding the use of caffeine and the stimulation of hair growth. I understand that the ammount needed to affect hair growth would require massive ammounts of caffinated beverages. I have been applying a teaspoon of instant coffee mixed with aloe vera gel to my thinning crown in an attempt to stimulate growth because the hair on my crown is MUCH shorter than the surrounding hair. I have ordered anhydrous caffeine powder and will discontinue the coffee. Chances are, there will be no appreciable effect. Am I damaging anything? Is there any evidence that you know of to support the idea that caffeine, applied topically, can dammage hair? Here is the link I am referencing:PubMed - Effect of caffeine and testosterone on the proliferation of human hair follicles in vitro.
Thanks!
You are a creative person, but being creative will not (statistically) discover the cure for balding. Caffeine applied to the scalp should have no effect on your hair (unless you pour burning hot coffee on your head — which I am sure you know not to do).
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Wow what a novel idea… had never thought of using Aloe for stimulating hair growth.
Believe me I have seen some very strange uses for Aloe Vera posted on my blog. Many of them have merit. But most are strange.
We have had readers who told use that their hair thicken and the color come back when taking one of our recommended aloe vera products. It’s an aloe and sea vegetation drink.
Perhaps I’ll suggest some of our bald readers try spraying or rubbing it directly onto their heads.
Will keep you posted.
Simon
Great post. Though its centuries old, the wonderful stories about aloe keep pouring and new benefits from it are constantly being discovered.
In our times we need all the protection we can get and aloe vera is getting to be renowned for preventing severe diseases like cancer, diabetes and peptic ulcers.
Also, check out this video:
Health benefits of aloe vera
Aloe vera is a product for every type of skin . it is a natural food flavoring and gives the result in few weeks. There is no side effects on any type skin aloe vera is a very highly effective in treating like pimples.i was used since last six months and give the results . so i am very happy to use this products.