Experts have uncovered a sweet new solution to stimulate hair growth that could be as effective as current drugs for treating male pattern baldness, also known as Androgenetic alopecia.
A team from Sheffield University, collaborating with scientists from Pakistan, has found that applying a small dose of the naturally occurring sugar 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) can promote hair growth in mice.
Professor Sheila MacNeil, a tissue engineering expert at Sheffield University, shared her enthusiasm about the findings. “Male pattern baldness is such a common condition, affecting men all over the world, but at the moment there are only two FDA-licensed drugs to treat it,” she explained.
“Our research suggests that the answer to treating hair loss might be as simple as using naturally occurring deoxy ribose sugar to boost the blood supply to hair follicles and encourage hair growth. The research we have done is very much early stage, but the results are promising and warrant further investigation. This could offer another approach to treating this condition, which can affect men’s self-image and confidence.”
While the research is still in its early stages, the promising results call for further investigation. This sweet sugar solution could potentially offer a new, effective treatment option for those suffering from male pattern baldness, boosting self-image and confidence for many men worldwide.
