topical sucralfate composition grows hair (sorry if been discussed before, but wanted to get some coversation going on this)

Hey guys. Has this been discussed before? Here is the excerpt:

Clinical Evaluation of Sucralfate in the Treatment of Alopecia. A Pilot Study"

"A composition containing micronized sucralfate (<5 .mu.m, Giulini Chemie, Germany) 5%, ethanol 25%, propylene glycol 25%, and distilled water 45%, was used in two daily applications on the scalp, the composition being dispensed in a bottle with sponge applicator. The average consumption of the test preparation in individual patients was about one bottle per month. One male aged about 55 years, and with male androgenic alopecia Hamilton grade 3, used the test preparation for two months, and there was a dense regrowth of small terminal hairs in the partly balded area of the scalp. The effects were lasting after stopping the treatment for about 4 months. Another six male patients aged from 30 to 48 years, and with male androgenic alopecia Hamilton grade 3 and 4, have used the test preparation for periods of 3 months to 6 months, and in all six cases there have been a definite regrowth of terminal hairs; the effect was typically seen after 6-8 weeks of treatment. In one patient aged 50 and with total alopecia for the last 20 years, a dense regrowth of fine short terminal hairs all over the scalp was observed after application of the test preparation for 6 weeks."

"It can be concluded that topical application twice daily on the scalp of 5% micronized sucralfate suspension in a water/ethanol/propylene glycol vehicle is effective in the treatment of male androgenic alopecia, also including middle aged patients."

Don't expect much from this. A lot of treatments can get you the small, fine vellus hairs, even if densely packed, but never progress beyond this. Topicals are among the weakest of the weak when it comes to regrowth. Also, if you take a look at this thread, many men found it nearly impossible to get their hands on the solution used in the study: http://www.hairlosshelp.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=7&threadid=103125&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear

This ingredient used to be packed alongside some minoxidil formulas but was eventually taken out. Perhaps over the concerns of increasing EGF receptor expression.

You're going to want to look at things that you can get a hold of consistently for many years to come. Even if you find something that works such as the people who claim results from RU, I seriously doubt they'd be able to acquire that topical in the years to come. Their suppliers will always be shady, and may one day disappear altogether.

Try to find a treatment you can maintain for a lifetime.