What sets us apart
Expert in hair loss, dandruff, dry scalp & grey hair
Innovative active ingredients and clinically proven effectiveness
Specifically developed for men and their needs
Purely a matter of type: Find the ideal Alpecin for you
Discover which Alpecin product suits you best - tailored individually for strong hair and a healthy scalp.
Caffeine DMG Serum
Highly effective serum with Caffeine + DMG (Dimethylglycine)
- Effectively reduces hereditary hair loss
- Can boost hair growth**
- Leave-In product
- Important: Massage in and do not rinse out
Our bestsellers
Our research focuses on solutions for the most relevant hair problems. To achieve this, we continuously search for new, potent active ingredients and develop formulations optimised for men.ESzW
Dr Erik Schulze zur Wiesche
Head of Research and Development
Proven effectiveness
The Alpecin Story
The OMR Original takes a look behind the scenes at Alpecin and shows how a chance discovery in the lab, the courage to make radical decisions, ambitious goals, and unconventional marketing paved the way for Alpecin to become the leading – and often copied – manufacturer of products against hair loss*.
* hereditary hair loss
** in vivo study, subgroup analysis, placebo-controlled, n=30 participants with hereditary hair loss
Sources
¹ C. Bussoletti, F. Mastropietro, M. V. Tolaini, L. Celleno (2010): Use of a caffeine shampoo for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia. Journal of Applied Cosmetology. 28,4 (Oct. 2010), 153-162.
² Dhurat R, Chitallia J, May TW, Jayaraaman AM, Madhukara J, Anandan S, Vaidya P, Klenk A. (2017): An Open-Label Randomized Multicenter Study Assessing the Noninferiority of a Caffeine-Based Topical Liquid 0.2% versus Minoxidil 5% Solution in Male Androgenetic Alopecia. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. ;30(6):298-305.
³ Otberg N, Teichmann A, Rasuljev U, Sinkgraven R, Sterry W, Lademann J (2007): Follicular penetration of topically applied caffeine via a shampoo formulation. Skin Pharmacol Physiol.;20(4):195-8.
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