Method for stimulating hair growth using GHL-Cu complexes

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Primary Examiner: Lee; Lester L.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Seed & Berry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for (a) stimulating the growth of hair in warm-blooded animals, (b) increasing subcutaneous fat in warm-blooded animals, and (c) increasing the density of hair follicles in warm-blooded animals are disclosed. The methods utilize an effective amount of a composition comprising a derivative of GHL-Cu.

10 Claims, 4 Drawing Figures

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