摘要 |
PURPOSE:To provide the titled inhibitor free from the hormone-like action, applicable externally and safely for a long period, and useful for the prevention of the symptoms such as male pattern baldness, by using 4-methyl-1-isopropyl- bicyclo[3,1,0]hexen-3-one-2 and/or a specific compound as an active component. CONSTITUTION:The objective inhibitor contains 4-methyl-1-isopropyl-bicyclo-[3, 1,0]hexen-3-one-2 of formula I and/or 4,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3,1,1]hepten-3-one-2 of formula II as an active component. The compound of formula I is a terpenic ketone obtained from American laurel, and the compound of formula II is a terpene ketone obtained from Verbena officinalis, etc. Both compounds have absolutely no hormone-like action, and are free of undersirable side effects. |