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Reduction of hair growth

US6235737A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 25, 2000
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
Priority date—
Expiry dateJan 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/535
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Mammalian hair growth is reduced by applying to the skin a composition that increases cellular ceramide levels.

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