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A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing
prostaglandins analogs. The compositions can be applied topically
to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair
loss, and promote hair growth.
The present invention pertains to a method for preventing and/or
treating epithelial tissue damage, such as is effected by inflammatory
reactions, ageing or cancer and/or to prevent and/or treat hair
loss. In particular, the present invention relates to substances
and/or compositions modifying, in particular blocking endogenous
CD.sub.1d function. According to another aspect the present invention
also provides a method for screening for compounds suitable for
use in the method and the composition of the present invention.
A preparation for topical use containing benzyl nicotinate and
having the function of combating and/or delaying hair loss, whose
composition comprises:--two amino acids, hydroxyproline and aspartic
acid, complexed with a silanol,--an enzyme activator, comprising
octyl butyrate is described.
Compositions to prevent or reduce hair loss, allowing the body
to maintain normal, healthy hair growth, comprising a penetration
enhancer together with a testosterone blocker or a vascular enhancer,
or both. |