Patent ID: 7553875
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method for treating an epithelial-related condition wherein the epithelial-related condition is a condition selected from the group consisting of alopecia, sparse hair growth, short hair growth, thin hair growth, and hair de-pigmentation, the method comprising the steps: (a) preparing at least one compound of formula XI or a salt of formula XI: wherein the simple straight line represents a bond lying approximately in the surface plane; the dashed bonds represent a single or double bond which can be in the cis or trans configuration, wherein there is at least one double bond; the wedge shaped bond is directed to the front of surface plane; and the hatched bond is directed in the back of the surface plane; and wherein the compound has optically active isomers whenever chiral centers are present; and (b) formulating a composition comprising the at least one compound of step (a) and a carrier; (c) topically applying onto an epithelial surface of a subject, including a human, in need thereof, a cosmetically effective amount of the composition; and (d) stimulating hair growth.