| abstract |
A pharmaceutical composition for promoting scalp hair growth comprising, in combination, a thyroid hormone, an oestrogen and a non-oestrogenic anti-androgen. The preferred composition consists of an ointment or lotion containing triiodothyronine, oestradiol benzoate, and medroxyprogesterone acetate. Topical, systemic or a combination of topical and systemic application routes can be used for the three active agents. |