The consequences: hair grows thinner and falls out prematurely, the scalp becomes more visible and the hairline recedes. Having said that, menopause is a time when many women will start to develop female AGA ( 3). It is possible that among this group of women, hormonal changes, including an estrogen/androgen imbalance, may play a role in hair loss. Why Caffeine? Plantur partly bases their claim for caffeine on studies that show the hair follicles retain caffeine up to 24 hours after using the shampoo. They stop short of actually suggesting the shampoo can cause hair growth. Before the menopause, hair roots are protected by high levels of female hormones (estrogen). After the menopause, estrogen levels will decline and the impact of male hormones (testosterone) will increase.

Some people have claimed Plantur 39 products are expensive, and not worth the price. Others say that their hair loss continued despite using these products. The scientific consensus is that what we call female AGA are actually diverse pathologies. We have grouped these together under one term (female AGA) more for reasons of convenience than anything else. While some cases are linked to androgens and will respond to antiandrogenic treatments like spirolactone, many won’t. A few reviewers even reported new hair growth while using the product, usually around the hairline.The Plantur 39 company says that caffeine, which is a primary active ingredient in these products, can reduce hair loss resulting from low estrogen and elevated androgens. It is true that caffeine does penetrate the skin easily ( 5). Furthermore, when applied topically, it is primarily absorbed through the hair follicles. This makes it very suitable as a topical treatment for hair growth. These claims from the makers of Plantur 39 are straightforward and accurately reflect the science. Is Plantur 39 Okay for Younger Women? Plantur 39 for colour-treated and stressed hair contains Phyto-Caffeine complex with natural wheat extracts which activates the hair roots during washing. Plantur 39 recommends that you use their shampoo and conditioner often. In addition, they also recommend using the Plantur 39 tonic. This also contains caffeine, but unlike the shampoo and conditioner, you don’t wash it out.

Nature’s phyto active ingredients help the scalp protect itself from the consequences of decline estrogen levels. The caffeine in this shampoo prevents premature exhaustion of hair growth caused by the impacts of testosterone.

Having tried other shampoos for hair growth, and possibly minimizing hair falling out, I stumbled upon Plantur 39, I started using them and initially it felt good, as I like the smell, and it didnt seem like any harsh chemicals are inside this, so it was a thumbs up. Yes. Plantur 39 is safe for both men and younger women. Some women go through early menopause. Other women struggle with hormonal imbalances at early ages. Because of its active ingredients, Plantur 39 should work just as well for younger as well as for older women. Is Plantur 39 Okay for Men? And finally, some mention a combination of the above: less hair loss, and improved hair texture and appearance. This is frequently due to decreasing oestrogen levels which previously protected women’s hair roots against the male hormone testosterone. During menopause, the share of oestrogen decreases and the impact of the male hormones increases. This change can have unexpected side effects: Women’s hair becomes thinner, falls out prematurely, the scalp becomes visible and the hairline recedes. But for many affected women, there is hope. A combination of natural wheat extracts and provitamin B5 condition, repair and protect coloured and stressed hair. The damaged hair structure is smoothed and the hair is provided with intensive shine.

In collaboration with the dermatological institute of the University Clinic Jena, Dr. Wolff -Research has discovered properties of caffeine, which could help reduce this type of hair loss. Dr. Wolff, the maker of Plantur 39, also has another popular shampoo line for men, Alpecin. However, the active ingredients in both lines of shampoo are almost identical. However having used this for 6 months, I can't see any benefit gained from this, if anything, I may have lost more hair (not due to plantur 39 but just not helping enough perhaps).

In male AGA, there is an established link between the male hormones (androgens) and hair loss. The main culpable androgen being DHT. Men who due to genetic mutations cannot synthesize DHT never go bald.