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US 2006/0052405 A1Published application
Hair loss prevention
OwnerW. Knowlesinventor
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Abstract
Compositions to prevent or reduce hair loss, allowing the body to maintain normal, healthy hair growth, comprising a penetration enhancer together with a testosterone blocker or a vascular enhancer, or both.
Claims20
A composition of matter intended for topical use in preventing or treating alopecia, or maintaining healthy hair, said composition of matter comprising:
- a) an active compound selected from the group consisting of:
- a pharmaceutically or cosmetically effective topical amount of a 5α-reductase inhibitor and minoxidil, and
- b) a non-retinoid penetration enhancer, said penetration enhancer present in a concentration sufficient to aid said active compound in penetrating the skin surface merely to a depth of approximately the depth of hair bulbs.
A method for preventing or treating alopecia, or maintaining healthy hair, said method comprising:
- a) Topically administering an active compound selected from the group consisting of:
- a pharmaceutically or cosmetically effective topical amount of a 5α-reductase inhibitor and minoxidil, together with
- b) a non-retinoid penetration enhancer, said penetration enhancer present in a concentration sufficient to aid said active compound in penetrating the skin surface merely to a depth of approximately the depth of hair bulbs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.