A man analyzes his hairline in the mirror. Source: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS
Researchers from the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University have discovered that deoxyribose, a sugar essential to the structure of DNA, can promote hair growth.
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After studying its role in wound healing, scientists noticed that mice given deoxyribose to skin wounds saw their hair grow faster. This discovery prompted the team to study how this sugar could stimulate hair growth. They tested the hair regrowth gel on male mice whose hair loss was induced by testosterone, and the results were impressive.
Unlike existing treatments such as minoxidil or finasteride, deoxyribose gel is non-toxic, biodegradable and uses the body’s natural compounds. It improves blood flow to the hair follicles, thereby stimulating growth without serious side effects.
If further studies confirm its effectiveness in humans, this gel could revolutionize the treatment of hair loss, extending its benefits to pathologies such as hereditary baldness and hair loss linked to chemotherapy.
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