A naturally occurring sugar called 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) was found to significantly stimulate hair regrowth in mice, potentially offering a safe, cost-effective, and non-invasive alternative to current baldness treatments.
In a study on mice, researchers from the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University in Islamabad, Pakistan found that a sustained-release sodium alginate-based 2dDR-SA gel resulted in hair regrowth similar to minoxidil treatment, with a higher number of blood vessels and increased hair follicle length and density.
The gel promotes the growth of blood vessels in the skin, leading to increased vascular endothelial growth factor (Vegf) and hair follicle stimulation, which may also benefit conditions like chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
Up to 50% of men suffer from hair loss, and the natural sugar, 2-deoxy-D-ribose, may stimulate hair growth by increasing blood supply to hair follicles, offering a simple and potentially effective solution for male pattern baldness.
There are currently only two FDA approved hair-loss drugs.
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