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US 12697334 · App. 18/594,494 · Granted Aug 4, 2026

Methods and compositions for the treatment of hair loss

Inventor: John Edward Wurst (Poway, CA)
Assignee: Aneira Pharma, Inc.
A61K31/506A61K9/0014A61K31/222A61K31/25A61K31/5575A61K31/58A61K38/13A61K47/10A61K47/12A61K47/26A61P17/14
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Patent No.
US 12697334
App. No.
18/594,494
Granted
Aug 4, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

Compositions and methods for the treatment of hair growth and the prevention of hair loss.

Claims (20)

1 . A topical solution for use in growing hair in a human patient wherein the active agents consist of about 0.02-0.2% w/v latanoprost and about 2-7% w/v minoxidil.

2 . The topical solution according to claim 1 wherein the patient applies about 1 ml of solution per day to the area of hair loss on the scalp.

3 . The topical solution of claim 2 wherein the patient is suffering from hair loss.

4 . The topical solution of claim 1 wherein the solution is comprised of about 40%-50% w/v propylene glycol.

5 . The topical solution of claim 4 wherein the solution is comprised of about 40% w/v propylene glycol.

6 . The topical solution of claim 4 wherein the solution is comprised of about 50% w/v propylene glycol.

7 . The topical solution of claim 2 wherein the patient experiences an increase in hair density in the area where the formulation is applied within 45 days of daily use.

8 . The topical solution of claim 1 wherein the solution is applied to the locale of hair follicles on the scalp where there is hair loss.

9 . The topical solution of claim 1 wherein the solution is applied to prevent hair loss.

10 . The topical solution of claim 1 wherein the solution is applied to the eyebrows.

11 . The topical solution of claim 1 wherein the patient applies about 0.1 ml per day to each eyebrow.

12 . The topical solution of claim 2 wherein the patient applies solution to the scalp by use of a dropper.

13 . The topical solution of claim 1 comprising 0.1% w/v latanoprost and 5% w/v minoxidil.

14 . The topical solution of claim 1 comprising 0.08% w/v latanoprost and 4% w/v minoxidil.

15 . The topical solution of claim 1 comprising 0.04% w/v latanoprost and 4% w/v minoxidil.

16 . The topical solution of claim 14 further comprising 40% propylene glycol.

17 . The topical solution of claim 14 further comprising 50% propylene glycol.

18 . The topical solution of claim 16 further comprising oleic acid.

19 . The topical solution of claim 17 further comprising ethanol.

20 . The topical solution of claim 17 further comprising oleyl alcohol.