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I've read this on another site,

"Esfandiari A, Kelly AP.

The effects of tea polyphenolic compounds on hair loss among rodents.

J Natl Med Assoc. 2005 Aug;97(8):1165-9.

Abstact:

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of polyphenolic compounds, present in noncommercially available green tea, on hair loss among rodentts. In an experimental study, we randomly assigned 60female Balb/black mice, which had developed spontaneous hair loss on the head, neck and dorsal areas into two equal groups; A (experimental) and B (control). Group A received 50% fraction of polyphenol extract from dehydrated green tea in their drinking water for six months. Group B received regular drinking water. Both groups were fed regular rodent diets (Purina Rodent Chow 5001) and housed individually in polycarbonate cages. The results showed that 33% of the mice in experimental Group A, who received polyphenol extract in their drinking water, had significant hair regrowth during six months of treatment (p = 0.014). No hair growth was observed among mice in the control group, which received regular water."

AND that "The catechins in green are inhibitors of Type I 5 alpha-reductase." Isn't that the same as the one blocked by Finasteride?

I understand the negative of green tea before a transplant is that it has the possibility of thinning the blood, however, what if used after a transplant? Post-op a cup or two a day or something?

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As above, I'd stop that Green Tea 10 days preop. As far as I am concerned, you can mix it with tequila and take it right after we're done... I'm only worried about 3000 slits oozing. Once the grafts are in place, I do not think it will have any impact. Now if you have too much tequila with the tea, you might bump the grafts out of your head...

Dr. Lindsey McLean VA

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Thanks for your input Dr. Lindsey. I think it's important a lot of green tea drinkers that are planning on getting a transplant realize the excessive bleeding it may cause during surgery. So, 10 days before, stop drinking green tea people, drink as much as you want afterwards. lol at the "Now if you have too much tequila with the tea, you might bump the grafts out of your head"

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1st FUE Hair Transplant With Dr. Rahal 8/31/2011: A total of 3016 grafts (1091 singles, 1439 doubles, 407 threes, 79 fours) At least 5,000 grafts remaining in the donor for any future use if needed.
Current Regimen: Finasteride, Rogaine Foam, Dove Shampoo/Pantene Pro-V, NSI MSM 1000mg (1 capsule per day), NSI Omega 3 With EPA & DHA 2.126grams (2 softgels per day), Natrol Biotin 10,000MCG (1 tablet per day), NSI B-100 Complex (1 capsule per day) and etc...

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