Compositions and methods for inducing new hair follicle formation and hair growth in a desired orientation
OwnerKurt Stricker Stenninventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inducing hair follicle formation and subsequent hair growth in a mammal in a cosmetically acceptable orientation. The method further comprises implanting papilla cells or growth factors under or in contact with the epidermal layer with a vehicle to direct growth of the epidermis and thus the formation of nascent hair follicles. The vehicle is removed after hair follicle formation has begun. The present invention further comprises an apparatus for the packaging and delivery of papilla cells.
Claims39
A method of inducing hair growth in a desired orientation in a mammal, the method comprising contacting an epidermal layer of the skin of the mammal with a vehicle comprising a stiff shaft and at least one papilla cell, securing the vehicle to the epidermal layer in the desired orientation, and removing the vehicle from the epidermal layer after a period of time, thereby inducing hair growth in the desired orientation.
A method of inducing hair growth in a desired orientation in a mammal, the method comprising contacting an epidermal layer of the skin of the mammal with a vehicle comprising a stiff shaft, wherein the vehicle comprises a growth factor or growth/transcription factor, securing the vehicle to the epidermal layer in the desired orientation, and removing the vehicle from the epidermal layer after a period of time, thereby inducing hair growth in the desired orientation.
An apparatus for the packaging and placement of papilla cells, the apparatus comprising at least one tube, wherein the tube comprises papilla cells that are sealed in individual segments of the tube, thereby forming an apparatus for the packaging and placement of papilla cells.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.