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 method for treating eyelashes, the method comprising topically administering a bimatoprost solution to an eyelid margin, wherein administration of the bimatoprost solution to the eyelid margin causes an increase in one or more eyelash attributes selected from the group consisting of length, thickness, and darkness.
A method of topically administering a bimatoprost solution, the method comprising applying a 0.03% by weight bimatoprost solution to an eyelid margin, wherein application of the bimatoprost solution causes increased darkness of the eyelashes on the eyelid margin where the bimatoprost solution is applied.
A method of treating eyelashes, the method comprising topically applying a 0.03% by weight bimatoprost solution to an upper eyelid margin, wherein once-daily application of the bimatoprost solution causes an increase in eyelash darkness on the eyelid margin where the bimatoprost solution is applied.
A method of treating eyelashes, the method comprising administering to an eyelid margin an effective amount of a solution containing about 0.03% by weight of bimatoprost, wherein administering the solution increases eyelash darkness on the eyelid margin where the solution is applied.
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