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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Chris Catalfo, Orlando, FL (US);
Fred Mussari, Melbourne, FL (US);
Stephen H. Perry, Longwood, FL (US);
Assignee:
Natural Science, Inc., Melbourne, FL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 7/06 ; A61K 3/578 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 7/06 ; A61K 3/578 ;
Abstract
Compositions and/or formulations containing minoxidil as an active ingredient in combination with other active agents and/or enhancer agents (e.g., saw palmetto extract and nettle root extract) are provided. The compositions and/or formulations increase the hair growth capability of the composition. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions to treat male patterned baldness and to stimulate hair growth on the scalp, including both the apex and frontal regions of the scalp.