Amazing discovery to treat hair loss problems

Using a gel of natural sugars

Researchers from Pakistan and Britain said that a gel made of natural sugars works to restore hair better than strong medical treatments and may be a treatment for baldness.

They pointed out that after applying a gel made of "deoxyribose", which is a sugar in the body that helps form DNA, to mice suffering from bald spots, the fur grew back faster than untreated mice, according to the "Daily Mail".

Hair loss treatment

Deoxyribose is an essential component and forms the "backbone" of sugar in DNA, and when used as a gel applied to the hair, the substance works to enhance blood flow to the hair follicles, which encourages growth.

While the compound has only been tested on mice so far, its success in the experiment means that it may be suitable for humans, which may open the door to another effective hair loss product on the market.

In mice treated with the gel, which was deoxyribose mixed with other substances to deliver the active ingredient to the target area, the researchers said no inflammation or irritation was reported.

They also showed longer, thicker hair with no evidence of unusual tissue damage around the area, and the hair follicles in the treated mice extended deeper into the skin, suggesting healthier, more active hair follicles.

The natural sugar tested in the study was shown to reduce DHT levels, which could help prevent hair follicle miniaturization and promote healthy hair growth.

Trials on mice

The researchers applied the gel to mice to test its effectiveness. Two of them were treated with testosterone, to induce a condition similar to androgenetic alopecia, and had bald patches on their backs. The control group did not undergo hair loss treatments, but had their fur shaved to create a uniform starting point.

The mice were treated with either the experimental hydrogel, a placebo hydrogel, or minoxidil, a common prescription medication taken by thousands of people.

By day 14, the group treated with the experimental hydrogel showed better hair growth than the other groups.

By day 21, 60 to 70 percent of the skin in the hydrogel group was covered in hair, while hair growth was much less in the other groups. They also measured hair thickness.

The experimental group showed thicker hair than the minoxidil group, and both groups had higher hair density than the control group.

Androgenetic alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia, the most common type of hair loss in men and women worldwide, is caused by a combination of genetics, hormone levels, and aging.

It is also called androgenetic alopecia, which highlights the key role that hormonal changes play in hair growth as people age.

An estimated 80 million Americans suffer from pattern baldness, which is caused by sensitivity to the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), where hair follicles shrink and eventually stop producing new hair.