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Formulations for treating male pattern baldness containing Serenoa repens, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, zinc and L-Arginine

US6019976A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 1998
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 25, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/9794
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to therapeutic formulations containing 75 to 85% by weight of a serenoa repens extract, 2 to 5% by weight of vitamin B6, 2 to 5% by weight of vitamin B3, 2 to 5% by weight of zinc salt, and 10 to 15% by weight of L-arginine. The therapeutic formulations can be used to treat male pattern baldness by topical application to the hair.

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