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    Glossary Epigallocatechin Gallate

    powerful antioxidant in green tea with potential hair growth benefits

    Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is a powerful antioxidant found predominantly in green tea. It has been studied for its potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and heart-protective effects. In the context of hair and alopecia, EGCG has shown promise in promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss by inhibiting the activity of hormones and enzymes that contribute to hair follicle shrinkage.

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    1. Epigallocatechin-Gallate (EGCG): An Essential Molecule for Human Health and Well-Being International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2025 · 4 citations
    2. Human hair growth enhancement in vitro by green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) Phytomedicine · 2006 · 108 citations
    3. Design and development of Epigallocatechin gallate and Fenugreek seed extract loaded Nanosponge based Aloevera gel for treating Alopecia Areata International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology · 2026
    4. Epigallocatechin Gallate-Mediated Alteration of the MicroRNA Expression Profile in 5α-Dihydrotestosterone-Treated Human Dermal Papilla Cells Annals of Dermatology · 2016 · 16 citations
    5. Promotion of Hair Regrowth by Transdermal Dissolvable Microneedles Loaded with Rapamycin and Epigallocatechin Gallate Nanoparticles Pharmaceutics · 2022 · 7 citations
    6. Antiaging Effect of Tea Epigallocatechin Gallate and Its Role in Modifying Aging Epigenetics: A Systematic Review Pharmacophore · 2023 · 1 citations
    7. Formulation and Optimization Spanlastic Gel Loaded Epigallocatechin Gallate for Transdermal Delivery JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA · 2026
    8. (−)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate promotes the dermal papilla cell proliferation and migration through the induction of VEGFA Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research · 2025
    9. Paper 2. Epigallocatechin Gallate and Tannic Acid Based Formulations of Finasteride for Dermal Administration and Chemoembolization Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2020
    10. Epigallocatechin-3 Gallate Inhibits STAT-1/JAK2/IRF-1/HLA-DR/HLA-B and Reduces CD8 MKG2D Lymphocytes of Alopecia Areata Patients 2018 · 15 citations
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    1. STUDY: NAD⁺ Precursors + EGCG Increased Hair Density Reddit · 15 Mar 2026
    2. My stack and 9 months progress (Nov, 2024 to July, 2025) Reddit · 3 Aug 2025
    3. Hair Regrowth by Transdermal Dissolvable Microneedles Loaded with Rapamycin and Epigallocatechin Gallate Nanoparticles - PubMed Reddit · 21 Aug 2022