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New Gel May Help Prevent Hair Loss During Chemotherapy, Early Research Finds
The gel uses lidocaine and adrenalone to restrict scalp blood flow, potentially reducing chemotherapy-induced hair loss; research awaits funding for human trials.
- Researchers at Michigan State University developed a water-based shampoo-like gel to protect cancer patients from hair loss during chemotherapy treatment.
- The development was driven by lead researcher Bryan Smith’s interest in addressing hair loss, which grew from conversations he had with cancer physicians and individuals who had experienced the condition.
- The gel contains lidocaine and adrenalone, which restrict blood flow to the scalp and reduce chemotherapy drugs reaching hair follicles, thus preventing damage.
- Smith emphasized that this work could benefit a large number of people, but securing significant funding is essential to proceed with human clinical trials.
- Published research in the January 2026 issue of Biomaterials Advances describes the early-stage gel tested in animal models and highlights its potential to improve patients' quality of life.
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New Gel May Help Prevent Hair Loss During Chemotherapy, Early Research Finds
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