Method of promoting hair growth
AssigneeHoffmann-La Roche Inc.
InventorCharles S. Harmon
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Abstract
The use of the compound 2-(6-cyano-3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-4-yl)pyridine-1-oxide represented by the formula ##STR1## as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, as topical agents to promote hair growth is disclosed.
Claims19
A method of promoting hair growth comprising topically administering to a host afflicted with androgenic alopecia an effective amount of the compound 2-(6-cyano-3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-4-yl)pyridine-1-oxide.
A pharmaceutical composition for topical administration to the head of a host afflicted with androgenic alopecia comprising an amount effective to promote hair growth of the compound 2-(6-cyano-3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1benzopyran-4-yl)pyridine-1-oxide and an inert dermatologically acceptable carrier.
A method for increasing the rate of terminal hair growth comprising topically administering to a host afflicted with androgenic alopecia an effective amount of the compound 2-(6-cyano-3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-4-yl)pyridine-1-oxide.
A method for converting vellus hair to terminal hair comprising topically administering to a host afflicted with androgenic alopecia an effective amount of the compound 2-(6-cyano-3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-4-yl)pyridine-1-oxide.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.