Does caffeine inhibit Minoxidil's beneficial effects on hair?

November 28, 2018
Asked By:hairloss112 in Nyack, NY

In a couple of studies, aspirin has been shown to inhibit Minoxidils's beneficial hair effects. Asprin is a COX inhibtor. Caffeine is also a COX inhibtor. Does Caffeine inhibit Minoxidil just like asprin, or is asprin's blocking effect caused by something other than it's COX inhibition? Thank you.

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