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Compositions and methods for treating hair loss using non-naturally occurring prostaglandins

US8541466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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183References

34Claims

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Assignee

Duke University · US

Inventors

Mitchell A. deLong · Chapel Hill, US
John McMillan McIver · Cincinnati, US
Robert Scott Youngquist · Mason, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 4, 2009
Grant date	Sep 24, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 4, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61Q7/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.

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