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.
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.
The user experienced severe scalp itching and hair loss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.
Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hair growth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.
Retinoids, like Retin-A and retinol, can be beneficial when used with minoxidil for hair loss. Retin-A is the strongest and requires a prescription, while retinol is over-the-counter.