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

US9579270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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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	Dec 3, 2015
Grant date	Feb 28, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 3, 2035

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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