US Patent Number
8790626
Publication Date
7-29-2014
Abstract
The invention relates to formulations useful in treating hair disorders, improving the health of hair, increasing hair growth, and in increasing the niacin content of hair follicles. Nicotinic acid alkyl esters having a straight chain alkyl group of from 1 to 22 methylene units, preferably from 6 to 16 methylene units, and most preferably from 8 to 14 methyl units, may be used, alone or in combinations for treating these conditions.
Assignees
The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (US), The Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (US)
Application Number
13/305079
Filing Date
11/28/2011
Recommended Citation
Jacobson, Elaine L.; Jacobson, Myron K.; Kim, Hyuntae; Coyle, Donna L.; and Coyle, William R., "Method for Treating Hair Growth Disorders, Such as Female Pattern Alopecia, and Compositions Useful Therefore" (2014). Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences Faculty Patents. 6.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pharmacol_patents/6
