Patent:
United States Patent H1,480
Luo Sept. 5, 1995
Inventors:
Luo; Xiaochun (West Chester, OH).
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH).
Appl. No:
164,600
Filed:
Dec. 9, 1993
Abstract:
The subject invention relates to methods for promoting hair growth in mammals comprising topical application of dyphylline or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof. The subject invention further involves topical compositions comprising dyphylline.
17 Claims, No Drawings
References Cited:
U.S. Patent Documents
4,341,783 Jul, 1982 Scheindlin 424/253
Foreign Patent Documents
356271 Jul, 1989 EP
3913245 Nov, 1989 DE
62-045527 Feb, 1987 JP
Other References
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Primary Examiner: Walsh; Donald P.
Assistant Examiner: Chi; Anthony R.
