United States Patent	5,362,748
Schwen, et. al.	Nov. 8, 1994

Methods of using diethyldithiocarbamic acid for the prevention of hair growth

Inventors:	Schwen; Richard J. (Cincinnati, OH); Bissett; Donald L. (Hamilton, OH).
Assignee:	The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH).
Appl. No.:	121,823
Filed:	Sept. 15, 1993

Primary Examiner: Seigel; Alan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Simon; Soma G., Suter; David L., Graff, IV; Milton B.

Abstract

The subject invention relates to methods for regulating hair growth in mammalian skin comprising topical application of diethyldithiocarbamic acid ("DEDCA") or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof. The subject invention further involves topical compositions comprising DEDCA.

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