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Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: Sugar Gel Triggers Robust Regrowth (www.sciencealert.com)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

No the quotes were mine. The actual quote from the article was

If the deoxyribose gel also proves effective in humans, it could be used to treat alopecia or even stimulate hair, lash, and eyebrow regrowth following chemotherapy.

"This is a badly under-researched area, and hence new approaches are needed," argue the authors.