Compositions for reducing hair loss and/or increasing hair regrowth

Abstract

The invention relates to a composition for use in reducing hair loss and/or increasing regrowth of hair in a human subject comprising minoxidil, either a 5α-reductase inhibitor or an androgen receptor antagonist, and a prostaglandin analog. In one embodiment, the composition comprises minoxidil, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, and a prostaglandin analog, wherein the 5α-reductase inhibitor is finasteride. In another embodiment, the prostaglandin analog is latanoprost. In yet another embodiment, the composition is for topical application to a scalp. The invention also relates to the use of such a composition to reduce hair loss and/or increase regrowth of hair in a human subject.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A topical composition, comprising:
 (a) 2% to 5% minoxidil;   (b) finasteride in an amount greater than or equal to 0.01% and less than 0.225%; and   (c) 0.01% to 0.15% latanoprost,   
       wherein the topical composition is for topical application to a scalp.