Acute hepatitis after treatment for hair loss with oral green tea extracts (Camellia Sinensis)

摘要: Nutritional additives based on green tea have been claiming various beneficial health effects. However, several case reports hepatotoxicity after the intake of derivatives containing Camellia Sinensis published. We report a patient with an acute hepatitis oral derivative protection against hair loss, showing histological image compatible drug induced hepatitis. Other important causes were excluded. After cessation this nutritional additive there was rapid and sustained recovery. raise concern about safety few proven effects want to emphasize importance accurate thorough history taking, attention for over counter drugs herbal products.