Compositions and methods for stimulating hair growth

摘要

Methods and compositions for stimulating the growth of hair are disclosed wherein said compositions include a cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compound represented by the formula I;wherein the dashed bonds represent the presence or absence of a double bond which can be in the cis or trans configuration and A, B, Z, X, R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification and a penetration enhancer. Such compositions are used in stimulating hair growth of human or non-human animals.

主权项

1. A composition for growing hair by topical application comprising:
bimatoprost in free form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the bimatoprost is contained in an amount of about 0.3% w/w to about 4% w/w; ethanol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, benzyl alcohol, and, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of glycerol monooleate and oleic acid; and, wherein said composition is formulated for topical administration to the skin.