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Reduction of hair growth

US7261878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2002
Grant dateAug 28, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q7/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A topical composition useful for reducing in hair growth includes α-difluoromethylornithine and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising at least 4% by weight of a polyoxyethylene ether having the chemical formula R(OCH2 CH2)bOH, where R is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl group including from 6 to 22 carbon atoms and b is from 2 to 200.

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