Photodynamic therapy for the treatment of hair loss

Details Photodynamic therapy for the treatment of hair loss Photodynamic therapy for the treatment of hair loss

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Farah, A. (Department: 3735)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Light application

C607S091000, C606S009000, C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07090691

ABSTRACT:
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is used to stimulate and/or restore hair growth in areas of hair loss. Methods and compositions relating to PDT treatment for alopecia are disclosed. In light of PDT use to remove unwanted hair by inactivating or destroying hair follicles or destroying the tissue feeding the hair follicles, such methods and compositions relate to a surprising and unexpected discovery. PDT permits a means to treat conditions relating to hair loss such as androgenic alopecia, alopecia areata and drug-induced alopecia.

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