Method of enhancing hair growth
AssigneeAllergan, Inc.
InventorsDavid F. Woodward, Amanda M. VanDenburgh
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Abstract
Methods and compositions for stimulating the growth of hair are disclosed wherein said compositions include a cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compound represented by the formula I wherein the dashed bonds represent a single or double bond which can be in the cis or trans configuration, A, B, Z, X, R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification. Such compositions are used in treating the skin or scalp of a human or non-human animal. Bimatoprost is preferred for this treatment.
Claims20
A composition for use in enhancing the growth of one selected from the group consisting of eyelashes, eyebrows and scalp hair, wherein the composition comprises bimatoprost and is applied topically.
A composition for use in enhancing the growth of one selected from the group consisting of eyelashes, eyebrows and scalp hair, wherein the composition comprises bimatoprost and is applied topically at least once a day.
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