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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A sugar gel containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose has shown promising hair regrowth results in mice, comparable to Minoxidil. Users are discussing the potential to buy and try this compound themselves.
community Scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals could be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness | In the study, mice received 2dDR-SA gel for 21 days, resulting in greater number of blood vessels and an increase in hair follicle length and denseness
Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community Thoughts on this 2-deoxy-D-ribose Topical?
The post and conversation are about skepticism towards a new hair loss treatment containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose, copper peptides, and exosomes, with concerns about the legitimacy of the product and its website. The treatment's effectiveness and authenticity are questioned due to lack of testing and transparency.
community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?
The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.
community What happened to that drug that kills dht receptors in your scalp
A new therapy aimed at destroying DHT receptors in the scalp is still in early trials and may take at least 5 years to become available. A sugar-like solution similar to Minoxidil is also in early testing stages and not yet commercialized.
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