Plantur 39 150ml Fine & Brittle hair conditioner

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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. 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.

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. 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? 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, due to the way caffeine acts on the hair follicle, it should work equally well for male and female androgenetic alopecia. This means that men can safely use Plantur 39, and women can safely use Alpecin. Setting psychological factors aside, both sexes are likely to get essentially identical results from either product. How to Use Plantur 39Yes. 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? Hair loss is not exclusively a male problem. During menopause, millions of women also suffer from a dwindling hair quantity. WHY IS HAIR AFFECTED? Plantur 39 products are relatively new to the US, but they have been established in the European market since 2005. The company that sells Plantur 39, Dr. Wolff, is a massive German beauty conglomerate that has existed since 1905. They report sales of Plantur are strong and have seen continuous growth since its introduction. Most researchers agree that androgens contribute to around one-third to one-half of female AGA cases. Yet even in these cases, there are probably other factors that scientists have not yet identified (1). This is the reason why anti-androgen medications are not the first line of treatment. It also explains why the FDA never approved finasteride for female AGA. A few reviewers even reported new hair growth while using the product, usually around the hairline.

Plantur 39 claims that its products keep hair from falling out, and provide support and protection for damaged and stressed hair. 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. 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. 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. Understandably, it is the effect of Plantur 39 on hair growth that interests users the most. So, it is important to clarify that Plantur 39 is not a “hair growth” product, but instead, it is a hair protection product.

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?

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.

Most of the Plantur products contain synthetic caffeine, and they are all targeted at women over 40. Why? You should leave both the shampoo and the conditioner on your scalp for at least two minutes each. This will allow for sufficient absorption of the caffeine and maximum penetration to the follicles.

And finally, some mention a combination of the above: less hair loss, and improved hair texture and appearance.

Is Plantur 39 Okay for Men?

The consequences: hair grows thinner and falls out prematurely, the scalp becomes more visible and the hairline recedes. What they mean here by “impact of male hormones” is DHT, the byproduct of testosterone which is responsible for much of hair loss in both men and women. Do Androgens Really Cause Female Hair Loss?