MINOXIDIL AND VASOCONSTRICTOR COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING ALOPECIA

摘要

An improved composition and method for the promotion of hair growth or treatment of alopecia where the composition comprises at least 2.5 percent of minoxidil and a vasoconstrictor in an effective amount wherein hair growth is increased over the application of minoxidil alone. The composition can be present in a topical formulation using suitable pharmaceutical carriers. The method comprises the topical administration of the minoxidil and vasoconstrictor in an effective amount to stimulate hair growth.