Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: A Sugar Gel Triggers Robust Regrowth Research/Science 12/20/2024
A sugar gel was claimed to trigger hair regrowth, but users reported no results and potential cancer risks. The discussion included comparisons to minoxidil and skepticism about the effectiveness of the sugar treatment.
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