| abstract |
An oil composition is disclosed that is made by heating egg yolk until a liquid is formed and separating the formed liquid from the pyrolyzed egg yolk to isolate an oil composition. A disclosed oil composition comprises 15-20 weight percent hexadecanoic acid, 20-30 weight percent octadecanoic acid, 10-20 weight percent cholesterol, and 5-15 weight percent tetradecanenitrile. Method are described for using a disclosed oil composition or preparations thereof to treat hair and skin conditions resulting in hair loss, dandruff, or dry, scaly skin or hair. |