Groundbreaking sugar gel might be a miracle hair loss solution for men and women – BGR
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If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs.Hair loss is a widespread concern affecting millions worldwide, with hereditary-patterned baldness being the most common cause. Despite its prevalence, treatment options remain limited. However, a new hair regrowth gel involving a naturally occurring sugar in DNA could change the way we approach hair loss treatments completely.The discovery began with research on deoxyribose, a sugar critical to DNA structure. While studying its role in wound healing, researchers at the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University observed an unexpected outcome: faster fur regrowth in mice treated with deoxyribose on skin wounds.
Intrigued, the team delved deeper, focusing on how this sugar could promote hair growth. Researchers tested the hair regrowth gel on male mice experiencing testosterone-driven hair loss—a common model for male-pattern baldness.
The results were remarkable. Within weeks, the treated areas showed significant hair regrowth, with longer and thicker individual strands. Impressively, the gel performed as well as minoxidil, a widely used FDA-approved topical treatment for hair loss.Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there.By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Privacy Notice.But what sets this new hair regrowth gel apart? Unlike existing treatments such as minoxidil or finasteride, deoxyribose gel is non-toxic, biodegradable, and harnesses the body’s natural compounds. Additionally, it works by improving blood supply to hair follicles, stimulating growth without the severe side effects often associated with conventional drugs like finasteride.Current FDA-approved treatments have their limitations. Minoxidil is only partially effective for some users, and finasteride, while more reliable, can cause side effects ranging from reduced libido to depression. This underscores the urgent need for safer, more effective alternatives—a gap this new gel could fill.Though early-stage, the results are promising, signaling hope for those struggling with hair loss. If further research confirms its effectiveness in humans, this hair regrowth gel could revolutionize treatments, extending benefits to conditions like alopecia and chemotherapy-related hair loss.
The researchers published their findings in Frontiers in Pharmacology. With further development, this gel might help millions regain not just their hair but also their confidence.Josh Hawkins has been writing for over a decade, covering science, gaming, and tech culture. He also is a top-rated product reviewer with experience in extensively researched product comparisons, headphones, and gaming devices.Whenever he isn’t busy writing about tech or gadgets, he can usually be found enjoying a new world in a video game, or tinkering with something on his computer.Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there.By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Privacy Notice.BGR’s audience craves our industry-leading insights on the latest in tech and entertainment, as well as our authoritative and expansive reviews.We guide our loyal readers to some of the best products, latest trends, and most engaging stories with non-stop coverage, available across all major news platforms.Founded in 2006Over 2 billion visitors100K+ articles publishedMillions of readers helped
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