Methods and solutions for treating male pattern alopecia
US4596812A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2000 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q7/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to the method for treating the form of alopecia commonly known as "male pattern baldness" which comprises regular topical application to the affected areas of the human scalp of a composition containing as at least one of its active ingredients 6-amino-1,2-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2-imino-4-piperidinopyrimidine. It also encompasses the aforesaid compound itself for use as a therapeutic agent to arrest and reverse male pattern alopecia.
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