Scientists have discovered an unexpected property of DNA sugar that could solve hair loss in men and women
Researchers from the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University have found that deoxyribose, a sugar critical to the structure of DNA, can promote hair growth.
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Initially studying its role in wound healing, the scientists noticed that mice given deoxyribose on skin wounds grew hair faster. This discovery prompted the team to investigate how this sugar could stimulate hair growth. They tested the hair regrowth gel on male mice with testosterone-induced hair loss, and the results were impressive.
Within weeks, the treated areas showed significant hair growth, with longer and thicker strands 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 hair follicles, stimulating growth without serious side effects.
If further studies confirm its efficacy in humans, this gel could revolutionise the treatment of hair loss, extending benefits to conditions such as hereditary baldness and chemotherapy-related hair loss.
Source: BGR
