A Naturally Occurring Sugar in the Body May Treat a Common Hair Loss Condition

Researchers identify 2-deoxy-D-ribose, a sugar component of DNA, as a potential treatment option for male pattern baldness.
A Naturally Occurring Sugar in the Body May Treat a Common Hair Loss Condition
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A sugar that naturally occurs in the body may be just as effective as prescription drugs for treating a common hair loss condition affecting both men and women, a recent animal study finds.

“[2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR), the naturally occurring sugar] was found possibly to be as effective as the FDA-approved drug minoxidil,” the research team wrote.

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