Hair loss affects millions worldwide, and hereditary-patterned baldness is the most common cause. However, treatment options are limited. Researchers at the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University discovered a new hair regrowth gel that uses naturally occurring deoxyribose, a sugar critical to DNA structure.
The team initially found faster fur regrowth in mice treated with deoxyribose on skin wounds while studying its role in wound healing. Intrigued, they investigated how this sugar could promote hair growth. The researchers tested the hair regrowth gel on male mice experiencing testosterone-driven hair loss and observed significant hair regrowth within weeks.
The results were impressive, showing longer and thicker individual strands similar to those achieved with FDA-approved topical treatment minoxidil. What sets this new gel apart is its non-toxic, biodegradable nature and ability to harness the body’s natural compounds to stimulate growth without severe side effects.
Current treatments have limitations, including partial effectiveness for some users and severe side effects associated with finasteride. This new gel could provide a safer alternative for those struggling with hair loss, potentially extending benefits to conditions like alopecia and chemotherapy-related hair loss. Further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in humans, but the promising results offer hope for millions regaining their confidence.
Source: https://bgr.com/science/groundbreaking-sugar-gel-might-be-a-miracle-hair-loss-solution-for-men-and-women