Recuperação Folicular Pós-Agressão Química e Tração Crônica em Cabelos Afro: Avaliação Terapêutica com Cafeíne’s Therapy

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.3932528085

• Palavras-chave: Alopecia não cicatricial; Cafeïne’s Therapy; Cabelos afrodescendentes; Alisantes químicos; Disfunção folicular.

• Keywords: Non-scarring alopecia; Cafeïne’s Therapy; Afro-textured hair; Chemical relaxers; Follicular dysfunction.

• Abstract: Afro-textured hair presents structural characteristics that make it more susceptible to chemical and mechanical damage, such as pronounced curvature, high porosity, and fragile disulfide bonds. Despite this, highly alkaline hair relaxers continue to be widely used, contributing to frequent cases of traction alopecia and chemically induced follicular dysfunction. This observational clinical case study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic response of an Afro-descendant female patient with non-scarring alopecia, following a long history of alkaline relaxer use and mechanical traction. The patient underwent a 90-day hair treatment protocol using Cafeïne’s Therapy. The protocol included topical application three times per week, followed by a nourishing mask and guidance to avoid external interference on the scalp. After the follow-up period, significant improvements were observed in hair density, fiber texture, shaft thickness, and coverage of previously thinned areas, particularly in the frontal and temporal regions. The intervention also resulted in the patient’s subjective satisfaction, with a positive impact on self-esteem. These findings suggest that topical use of Cafeïne’s Therapy, combined with the cessation of harmful hair practices, may support follicular recovery in non-scarring alopecia, reinforcing the importance of safe and culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches for the Afro-descendant population.