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Hair and scalp treatment with compositions containing chenodeoxycholic or ursodeoxycholic acid

Assignee: Also Laboratori SAS Di Dr P Sorbini and C
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Filing: 1978-01-10
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Granted: 1980-01-22
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Expires: 1998-01-10
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Abstract

Abstract A cosmetic composition for treating the scalp comprises chenodeoxycholic acid or ursodeoxycholic acid and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Inventors

  • 👤 Paolo Sorbini

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 07:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/67; A61K8/671; A61K8/63; A61K8/673; A61K8/675; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q7/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 43 words
A cosmetic composition comprising an amount effective to treat dandruff of chenodeoxycholic acid, ursodeoxycholic acid, or a cosmetically acceptable salt or derivative thereof; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and an amount of a cell proliferation stimulating substance which is effective to stimulate cell proliferation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 43 words
A cosmetic composition comprising an amount effective to treat dandruff of chenodeoxycholic acid, ursodeoxycholic acid, or a cosmetically acceptable salt or derivative thereof; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and an amount of a cell proliferation stimulating substance which is effective to stimulate cell proliferation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the effective amount of dandruff treating agent is 0.6 to 1% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the cell proliferation stimulating substance is retinoic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 17 words
The composition of claim 3, wherein the amount of retinoic acid is 0.10 to 0.25% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 19 words
The composition of claim 4 which further comprises nicotinic acid, thereby increasing the penetrability through the skin, and alcohol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 13 words
The composition of claim 1, which has a pH value of about 6.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 24 words
A method of lessening scalp dandruff comprising contacting the scalp with an amount of the composition of claim 1 effective to lessen scalp dandruff.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US1483152A Cited
GB348082A Cited
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1983-01-21 1983-07-23 1984-01-22 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-01-21 1987-07-23 1988-01-22 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-01-21 1991-07-23 1992-01-22 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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