Hair growth modification with ornithine decarboxylase inhibitors
US4720489A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q7/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The rate and character of human hair growth including androgen-stimulated beard hair growth in intact, sexually mature males is altered by the topical application out of a dermatologically acceptable carrier of a material capable of inhibiting the action of the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase. In a preferred practice of the invention, compositions containing such materials along with anti-androgen material are employed.
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