Sapogenin-based treatment
US7008929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07J75/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of a sapogenin, chosen from diosgenin and hecogenin, and/or of a plant extract containing at least one of these sapogenins. A preferred use is the treatment of oligoseborrheic dry skin. Another preferred use is the treatment of dry scalp. Compositions containing these sapogenins are also described.
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