Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) with Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis) Emphasizing Epigallocatechin Gallate 3
January 2019
TLDR Green tea extract may be more effective and safer than minoxidil for hair growth.
The study reviewed the use of green tea extract, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), for treating male androgenetic alopecia (AAG). It found that green tea demonstrated potential for stimulating hair growth, providing bactericidal effects, and offering antioxidant and UV protection. The results suggested that even at low concentrations, green tea showed greater hair growth activity than minoxidil, a common synthetic drug, with fewer adverse reactions.