A new study from the University of Sheffield suggests that a natural sugar called 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) might help with male pattern baldness, which affects up to 50% of men worldwide. The research found that this sugar can help hair regrow in mice by creating new blood vessels, which are essential for hair growth. These findings have raised hopes for developing a new, natural treatment for hair loss.

Scientists from the U.K. and Pakistan have been studying 2dDR for its wound-healing properties, but they were surprised to discover that it also helps with hair growth. When small amounts of the sugar were applied to mice with testosterone-related hair loss, it helped grow new blood vessels, leading to hair regrowth. The researchers are hopeful that 2dDR could be as effective as current hair regrowth drugs, with the added benefits of being natural, affordable and easy to apply as a gel.

While the results are promising, experts caution that more research and clinical trials are needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of 2dDR as a treatment for male pattern baldness. Dermatologists and medical professionals are cautiously optimistic about the discovery, but they emphasize that it’s still early, and more studies are required before it can be considered a reliable cure.

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Fox News, August 16, 2024