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Is caffeine shampoo safe to use after FUE?

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misterpeteSep 21, 2017

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?

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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