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US 7,803,357 B2Granted
Topical and transdermal treatments using urea formulation
OwnerJohn V Cappelloinventor
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Abstract
Various medical conditions, some previously treated by injection or surgery, are effectively treated by a topical application of a composition of urea and a chemotherapeutic agent. Such agents include sclerosing agents, vasodilators, botulinum toxin and minoxidil. Conditions as diverse as spider veins, erectile dysfunction, facial wrinkles, hair loss and baldness can be effectively treated with the compositions.
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A composition for the topical treatment of hair loss, comprising:
- minoxidil in an amount by weight of 1% to 5%;
- urea in an amount by weight of 10% to 40%;
- hydrocortisone in an amount by weight of 0.01% to 0.1%;
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- a skin desquamation agent comprising tretinoin in an amount by weight of at least 0.05%.
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A composition for the topical treatment of hair loss, comprising:
- minoxidil iun an amount by weight of 1% to 5%;
- urea in an amount by weight of 10% to 40%;
- a topical steroid in an amount by weight of 0.01% to 0.1%;
- and a skin desquamation agent comprising tretinoin in an amount by weight of at least 0.05%.
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