Is caffeine shampoo safe to use after FUE?

Question

There is currently scientific evidence that caffeine can help hair follicles grow. One german scientist even claimed recently that caffeine can halt herederty hairloss! However, Caffeine being a vasoconstrictor would concern me since the grafts to establish a blood supply. I was wondering if this is something you have considered before?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There is no evidence that state caffeine will help hair grow.  If you have read reports on the Internet and would to buy a product, it is up to you.

Robert Jones, MD, FISHRS · Answer

The use of caffeine shampoo after hair transplant is of no value when applied after hair restoration surgery.
Dr. Robert Jones

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

There is no real evidence that people treated with topical caffeine regrow lost hair.  That said, if 1-2 weeks have passed since a transplant a "caffeine shampoo" should not cause any harm

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

To my knowlege Caffeine has no value when applied directly to the scalp for the recipient grafts to help them grow

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