Patent ID: 6203783
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
Process for treating hair loss, wherein at least one cosmetic composition comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium at least one compound of formula:R.sub.1 O(C.sub.6 H.sub.10 O.sub.5).sub.x H (I)corresponding to the structural formula (II): ##STR7##in which:R.sub.1 denotes an alkyl radical having an unbranched or branched C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 chain, or a mixture of such radicals;x is a number between 1 and 15;and optionally at least one compound corresponding to the formula (III): ##STR8##in which R.sub.2 represents a saturated or unsaturated, linear hydrocarbon chain containing from 7 to 19 carbon atoms and R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 lower alkyl group is applied to the hair or scalp, said compound of formula (I) and said compound of formula (III) having hair regrowth activity and/or halting of hair loss activity.