A study on wound healing led by researchers at the University of Sheffield in the UK and COMSATS University in Pakistan made a remarkable discovery earlier this year that could prove to be a potential new treatment for hereditary-patterned baldness – a disorder that has Has influenced millions around the world.
The breakthrough centered on deoxyribose, a sugar found naturally in the human body, which forms part of the structure of DNA. First, researchers were studying how sugar was related to the healing process of skin wounds in rats. To their surprise, they saw an acceleration in fur growth around the treated wounds compared to their untreated counterparts.
Inspired by this unexpected discovery, the research group expanded their investigation to explore the potential of deoxyribose in promoting hair growth. While future studies are needed to confirm, this discovery still raises hopes for new therapeutic treatments in the fight against inherited baldness among both sexes. The findings represent long-awaited progress in addressing the most common cause of hair loss worldwide.
one in Study Published in June, it was shown that deoxyribose sugar is as effective in regrowing hair as minoxidil – an existing drug used to treat hair loss. However, research offers a possible alternative approach to stimulating hair growth through naturally occurring deoxyribose sugar.
Professor Sheila McNeil, Emeritus Professor of Tissue Engineering at the University of Sheffield, said: “Male pattern baldness is a common condition that affects men around the world, but there are currently only two FDA-licensed medicines to treat it. Our research shows that the answer to treating hair loss is to use naturally occurring deoxyribose sugar to boost blood supply to the hair follicles to stimulate hair growth. Could be simple.
“The research we have done is in the early stages, but the results are promising and require further investigation. It could offer another approach to treating this condition, which can affect men’s self-image and confidence.” Could.”
Muhammad Yar (TI), Professor (Associate) at IRCBM, Comsats University Pakistan, said: “This pro-angiogenic deoxyribose sugar is naturally occurring, inexpensive and stable, and we have shown that it can be used in a variety of carrier gels or dressings. This makes it an attractive candidate for further exploration for the treatment of hair loss in men.”
