METHOD OF TREATMENT OF ALOPECIA WITH

MONOTERPENOIDS

RELATED APPLICATION DATA

This application claims priority from Australian Provisional Application No. 2013904859 filed on 12 December 2013, the full contents of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present application relates to the field of hair loss and/or hair growth, such as the production and use of cosmetics for prevention or treatment of hair loss or the promotion or enhancement of hair growth, and the production and use of medicaments for therapy of alopecia. BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

Hair and hair development

Hair is integral to our body Image and can have a profound influence on our self- esteem and self-confidence. The appearance altering effect of hair loss and or hair thinning can have a significant impact on an. individual's psychological well-being and quality of life.- In this regard, alopecia, and particularly androgenic alopecia, is a source of low self-esteem and anxiety for many sufferers. Hair is an important facet of the human appearance that is commonly used for recognition and is one determinant of physical attractiveness. In both Western and Asian cultures, voluminous thick hair is a symbol of health, youthfulness and virility. As a consequence, the loss of one's hair can diminish body image satisfaction and have deleterious effects on self-esteem e.g., Cash TF, British Journal of Dermatology, .141 :398-405, 1999, Those suffering from hair loss often experience embarrassment and fear bein ridiculed by others because they look different, hi some subjects, alopecia may lead to depression. These factors, coupled with society's current emphasis on youthfulness, have only served to strengthen the value of abundant hair, and, as a result, products and services promoting hair growth, replacement or fuller appearance of hair have proliferated. The hair of non-human .mammals is commonly referred t as "fur". Unless specifically stated otherwise, or the context requires otherwise, the term "hair" as used herein shall be taken to include "fur". The term "hair" shall also- be taken to include hair on any part of a mammalian body, .including the eyebrow, edge of the eyelid, armpit, and inside of the nostril, unless the context requires otherwise. Thus, hair may includ head hair, eyebrow hair, eyelash, cilia, or other body hair.

Each hair comprises two structures: the shaft and the follicle. The- ^' primary component of the hair shaft is keratin. The hair shaft contains three layers of keratin, however the inner layer i.e., the medulla, may not. be present. The middle layer i.e., the cortex, makes up the majority of the hai shaft. The outer layer i.e., the cuticle, is formed by tightly-packed scales in an overlapping structure. Pigment cells are distributed throughout the cortex and medulla giving the hair its characteristic colour. The follicle contains several layers. At the base of the follicle is a projection, called a papilla, which contains capillaries, or tiny blood vessels, that feed the cells. The living part of the hair, the area surrounding the papill called the bulb, is the only part fed by the capillaries. The cells in the bulb divide every 23 to 72 hours, faster than any other cells in the body. The follicle is surrounded, by an inner root sheath and an outer root sheath. These two sheaths protect and mould the growing hair shaft. The inner root sheath follows the hair shaft and ends below the opening of a sebaceous (oil) gland, which produces sebum, and sometimes an apocrine (scent.) gland. The outer root sheath continues all the way up to the sebaceous gland. An erector pili muscle attaches below the sebaceous gland to a fibrous layer around the outer sheath. When this muscle contracts, it causes the hair t stand up,

Human skin comprises two types of hair; vellus hair and terminal hair, Vellus hair is short, fine, "peach fuzz" body hair. It is a very soft, generally pale, and short hair that grows in most places on the human, body in. both sexes. Vellus hair is generally less than two centimetres in length, and the follicles from which vellus hair grows are not connected to sebaceous glands. It i observed most easily in those havin less terminal hair to obscure it, such as women and children. It is also found in pre-- adolescents and in males exhibiting male-pattern baldness. Terminal or "androgenic" hair is developed hair,: which is generally longer, coarser, thicker and darker than vellus hair, Phases of growth for terminal hair are also more apparent than for vellus hair, by virtue of a generally-longer anage phase. Terminal hair has associated sebaceous glands. In puberty, some vellus hair may develop into terminal hair. Under other conditions, such as male pattern baldness, terminal hair ma revert to a vellus-like state.

The hair growth cycle in mammals is composed of three sequential phases: anagen, catagen and teiogen,

Anagen is the active growth phase of the cycle during which time cells hi the root of the hair are dividing rapidly, follicles grow, hair synthesis takes place and skin thickness increases. Anagen can he further divided into six short subphases i.e., anagen I-VL During the anagen phase, hair are anchored deeply into the subcutaneous fat attd therefore cannot b pulled out easily. As new hair is synthesized, the club hair is. pushed up the follicle, and eventuall out from the skin. During this phase active growth ha C _y the hair grows at a rate of about 1 cm every 28 days. Scalp hair stays in this active phase of growth for approximately 2-6 years. Human subjects that have difficulty growing their hair beyond a certain length may have a shortened anagen phase, whereas those having an ability to grow longer hair quickly may have a longer anagen phase, in humans, the hair on the arms, legs, eyelashes, and eyebrows generally has a short anagen compared t head or scalp hair.

The catagen phase is a transitional stage that lasts for about 2-3 weeks in humans, during which time growth stops, thereby farming "club" hair, follicles regress and skin thickness decreases.

Teiogen is the final phase of the hair growth cycle during which both follicles and skin are at rest, lasting for about 100 days for scalp hair and much longer for other body hair. During teiogen, the hair follicle is at rest, the club hair is formed, and compared to hair in anagen, the hair in teiogen is located higher in the skin and can be pulled out more readily. The root of telogen hair comprises a visible solid, hard, dry, and white material. Shedding of hair in the telogen phase is normal, and up to 75 hairs in telogen are shed. from, a normal human scalp daily. However, hairs are typically replaced at a rate similar to that at which they are shed, because about the same number of follicles enter the anagen phase daily. At any given time, approximately 80% to 90% of follicles in a normal scalp are in the anagen phase, about 1% to 3% are in the eatagen phase i.e.. undergoing in volution, and about 5% to 10% are in the telogen. phase.

The hair growth cycle is known to be regulated b a variety of mediators, including several members of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. Of the 22 known members of the- FGF gene family, FGF-1, FGF-2. FGF-5, FGF-7, FGF-13, FGF-18 and FGF-22 are expressed in the epithelium of the hair follicle and are thought to be involved in the hair growth cycle. For example, FGF-1, FGF-2 and FGF-7 are reported to he involved in cell proliferation in the hair follicle and agonists of these molecules hav been proposed for used in hair growth products.

Conditions of hair loss and/or reduced hair growth

As used herein, the term "alopecia" refers to a medical conditio or pathology in which hair loss or hair thinning occurs by virtue of a reduced ability to replace shed hairs or as a result of a medical condition or pathology that results in enhanced hair shedding without concomitant or subsequent replacement thereof e.g., brittle hair: growth, thin hair growth, short hair growth, sparse hair growth, alopecia, or hair de-pigmentation. For example, the hair cycle can become uncontrolled leading to accelerated hair loss, which may be temporary or permanent.?

Alopecia can have various causes, including androgenic alopecia (also referred to as male or female pattern hair loss), acute alopecia, and alopecia areata including alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis. Androgenic alopecia is the most common form of alopecia. Androgenic alopecia is a hereditary hair-loss condition affecting men. and women of, for example, Caucasion o .Asian descent. Androgenic alopecia is characterised by a progressive decrease in hair volume, or even baldness. Without treatment, the number of hairs on a suffere of androgenic alopecia will decrease at a rate of approximately 5% per year after onset e.g., Ellis et al, Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine, 4:1-1.1, 2002, Androgenic alopecia is so common it is reported to affect u t 70% of the general population, with an estimated 30% of men developing androgenic alopecia by the age of 30, and 50% of men affected b the age of 50. In fact, it is reported that fewer than 15% of the male population have little or no baldness by the age of 70 e-.g., Sinclair R, JMHG, 1(4):3.1 - 327. 2004; Lee and Lee, Aim. Dermatol., 24(3):243-252, 2012. As many as 10% of pre-menopausal women are reported to exhibit some evidence of androgenic alopecia {also referred to as female pattern hair loss), and the incidence of androgenic alopecia in women increases significantly as women enter menopause. For instance, as many as 50-75% of women aged 65 years or older are or will be affected by androgenic alopecia e.g., Norwood OT, Dermatol Surg.. 27(l):53-4, 2001.

Whilst the onset and physical manifestation of androgenic alopecia varies quite significantly .among individuals, at least .in males, its pathogenesis is thought to commence after puberty when there are sufficient circulating androgens. For example, dthydrotestosteroue (DHT) is produced by the action of Scx-reductase on testosterone, and binds to androgen receptors (AR) in the dermal papilla of sensitive hair follicle of the scal inducing growth factor beta (TGF-β), and result in cyclical miniaturization (shrinkage) of the entire hair follicle. Hair produced from miniaturized hair follicles is generally short and fin compared to hair produced from normal hair follicles and theref re provides less complete scalp coverage.

In contrast, androgen stimulation of facial dermal papillae cells produces insulin-like growth factof-2 (IGF-2), resulting in cyclical enlargement of the entire hair follicle. As a consequence, hair produced from follicles that have undergone cyclical enlargement is generally longer and thicker compared to hair produced from normal hair follicles and provides more complete facial skin coverage. Acute alopecia is halt loss associated- with an acute event, .such as pregnancy, severe illness, treatment e.g., such as fa chemotherapy, stress, severe malnutrition, iron deficiency, hormonal disorders, AIDS, or acute irradiation. For example, treatment with ehemotherapeutie agents, radiotherapeutic agents, and other medicinal products may induce necrosis or apoptosis of the follicle as a side-effect of the therapy, thereby preventing the follicle from entering anagen. Examples of agents which are known to induce temporar or permanent alopecia include alkylating agents e.g., temozolomide, busullan, ifosamide, melphaian hydrochloride, catmu&tine, 1otn.us.tine or cyclophosphamide, and antimetabolites e.g., 5-fiuorouracil, capecitabine, gemcitabine, floxuridine, decitabiue, mercaptopurine, pemetrexed disodtum, methotrexate or dacarbazine, and natural products e.g., vincristine, vinblastine, vinorelbine tartrate, paclitaxel, docetaxel, ixabepilone, daunorubiein, epirubicin, doxorubicin, idarubicin, mitoxantrone, mitomycin, dactinomycin, i inoteean, topotecan, etoposide, tetiiposide, etoposide phosphate, or bleomycin sulfate, and biologies e.g., filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, bevacizumab, sargramostirri or panitumumab, and hormones or hormone-related agents e.g., megestrol acetate, fluoxymesterone, leuproiide, octreotide acetate, tamoxifen citrate or fluxymesterone, and other therapeutic agents e.g., sorafenib, erlotinib, oxaliplatin, dexrazoxane, anagreltde, isotretinoin, bexarotene, voiinostat. adriamycm, Cytoxan, taxol, eucovorin, oxaliplatin, and combinations of the foregoing agents.

Alopecia areata is a common cause of non-scarring alopecia that Occurs in a patchy, .confluent o diffuse pattern on one or mote sites of the body. Alopecia areata i thought to be T-cell mediated autoimmune condition and has a reported incidence of 0-1-0.2% in the general population with a lifetime risk of 1.7% in both men and women alike e.g., Amin SS and Sachdeva S, JSSDD$, 17(2):37-45, 2013. In approximately 1- 2% of eases, the condition can spread to the entire scalp (Alopecia totalis) or to the entire epidermis (Alopecia universalis)..

Mechanistically, in all forms of alopecia, hair loss is directly-related to a reduced ability, slowin or failure of the follicle to enter the anage phase, or a failure to maintain the follicle in the anagen ph se, such that formation of a hair shaft reduces, is slowed or ceases altogether. Hair may move into the catagen phase before sufficient growth is achieved in the anagen phase, thus becoming in a sustained manner short and thin (i.e. "hair thinning"). Chemotherapeutic agents, radiotherapeutic agents, and other medicinal products may induce necrosis or apoptosi of the follicle as a side-effect of the therapy, also preventing the follicle from entering anagen. For example, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, natural products, biologies, hormones or hormone-related agents, other therapeutic agents, and combinations thereof are known to induce temporary or permanent acute alopecia, Animal models of alopecia

Thei'e are several models of alopecia in humans that have been acknowledged in the ait for use in testing efficacy of alopecia remedies and other hair growth-promoting, therapies. For example, the sturnptailed macaque possesses hereditary baldin characteristics simila in many respects to that of androgenic alopecia in humans, is used to obtain a morphometric assessment of the rate of cyclic change of the hair follicle, including rates of cyclic progression (resting to regrowitig phase, and regrowing to late anagen phase) and overall changes in follicular size. These primates are also reasonably good predictors of compound efficacy, and for example, have been employed to test efficacy of minoxidil on androgenic alopecia. Cessation of topical minoxidil treatment resulted in a renewal of the balding process, with follicuiograms demonstrating increases in the proportion of resting follicles. This withdrawal from, treatment apparently had no effect on hair regrowth during subsequent reapplieations of minoxidil. Such treatment resulted in regrowth similar to that in the first treatment phase. Continuous treatment of topical minoxidil for 4 years has not resulted in systemic or local side effects in these animals. See e.g., Brighara. et l., Clin. Dermatol. 6, 177-187,1.998; Sundberg et at, Exp. MoL Pathol. 67, 118-130 (1999), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety). In addition to the sturriptailed macaque, Crabtree and colleagues recently reported the first rodent model of androgenic alopecia e.g., Crabtree et til, Endocrinology, 151(5):2373-2380, 2010. in this study, transgenic mice overexpressmg human AR in the skin under control of the keratin 5 promoter were exposed to high levels of 5-al ^' ha- dlbydrotestosterone and showed delayed hair regeneration, mimicking the androgenic alopecia scalp. Crabtree and colleagues also demonstrated that the androgenic alopecia of the scalp was androgen receptor (AR) mediated, because treatment of the mice with the AR antagonist hydroxyflutamide inhibited the effect of diriydrotestosterone on hair growth.

Collectively, the findings obtained from studies on mouse models support the concept of alopecia areata as an autoimmune disease, and several rodent models with spontaneous and induced alopecia areata have been identified. For example, the Dundee Experimental Bald Rat (DEBR) was the first rodent model validated that developed spontaneous alopecia areata and. is utilized to identify candidate alopecia areata susceptibility gene loci (Michte et al, Br J Dermatol, 125, 94-100, 1991, incorporated herein by reference). The most extensively-characterized and rcadi!y- aecessible alopecia areata model is the C3R HeJ mouse model (Sundberg et al, J Invest Dermatol, 102, 847-56, 1994, incorporated herein by reference ). Aging C3H/HeJ mice (females at 3-5 months of age or older and male at more than 6 months of age) develop histopathological and immunohistoehemieal features of human alopecia areata. Alopecia develops diffusely or in circular areas on the dorsal surface of sufficiently-aged animals. Histologically, the changes in this non-scarring alopecia appear limited to anagen follicles surrounded by mononuclear ceils composed primarily of cytotoxic or cytostatic (CD8+) and helper (CD4+) T cells, this is associated with follicular and hair shaft dystrophy. Pedigree tracing of affected€3H/HeJ mice suggests that this non-scarring alopecia may be an inherited and complex polygenic disease with a female predominance at younger ages. C3H HeJ mice with alopecia areata can be used to study the efficacy of current treatments of alopecia areata, to study the effectiveness and safety profile of new treatment forms in established alopecia areata, and to assess the influence of various factors on the development of alopeci areata in order to prevent the onset of the disease.

Pan : et aL Am, J. Pathol 144, 7.1 -734 (1994) disclose a rodent model, of acute alopecia. In this model, alopecia is induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide to C57 BL 6 mice. In depilated C57 BL/6 mice, the hair follicles are synchronized to anagen. By day 9 after depilation, all follicles are mature aiiagen VI follicles, and the skin is characterized by grey-to-black coloured hair shafts. Histologically, macroscopic ally, and functionally, depilation-indueed anagen VI follicles are ^distinguishable from spontaneously-developing anagen follicles. Around day 16 after depilation, follicle regression occurs without loss of hair shafts in the depilated animals, and skin colour converts from black to pink, indicating both induction of catagen and cessation of elanogenesis. The development of eatagen. follicles is indicated microscopically by a change in skin color from black to light grey. and occurs in large waves appearing in the neck region first .and then the flanks and tail regions. At day 2.0 after depilation, all follicles enter telogen again, characterized by change in skin color from grey to pink. When cyclophosphamide is administered to C57 BL/6 mice on day 9 after depilation, the animals show rapid and reproducible visible signs of acute alopecia dose-dependent, including significant loss of fur and premature termination of anagen characterized by depigmentation leading to a grey skin appearance by day 12-14. Thus, follicles of the neck region are generall in catagen 3-5 days after cyclophosphamide' treatment. Hair shafts on the backs of animals are also removed easily by nibbing at days 12- 14, and by day 15, as much as 60% of the dorsal surface may be exhibit alopecia. The color change and alopecia induced, by cyclophosphamide reflect the induction of dystrophic forms of anagen and catagen in anagen VI follicles. In cyctophosphamide-treated animals, follicles also progress to telogen rapidly, as evidenced by pink skin, and rapid loss of fur due to damage of the hair follicle. Telogen is shortened following cyclophosphamide treatment and normal telogen hair follicles enter the next hair cycle, so that animals develop new hair shafts on days 16-20 /.<?., within about 7- 10 days following treatment. These new hair shafts are often de -pigmented due to the presence of dystrophic anagen follicles that have not had time to produce new, normally-pigtrieTited hair shafts. Later, pigmented hair shafts develop.

Therapy for alopecia

Products that claim to be useful for treating hair loss target a steadily growing, rtiultt- biliion dollar market worldwide. Existing therapies for alopecia include topical minoxidil and derivatives thereof e.g., U.S. Pat, Nos. 4,139,619 and 4.596,812, and European Pat. Nos. EP-0353123, EP-0356271, EP-0408442, EP-0522964, _: EP- 0420707, EP-0459890 and EP-051 819, spironolactone, cyproterone acetate, flutamidc, finasteride, progesterone or estrogen. However, none of those agents are broadly applicable for all forms of alopecia, nor are they uniformly dependable for all patients.

Based on the fact that androgenic alopecia is the most commonly reported form of hair loss, there have been many attempts to discover effective agents for treatment of this condition. Notwithstanding the large number of advertised 'anti-hair loss' agents on the market, convincing evidence-based medicine is still the exception rather than the .rule in this field, and currently, only rnonoxidil and finasteride are known to be effective for treating androgenic alopecia, and only topical monoxidii and oral finasteride formulation (for males only) have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Association (FDA). However, even these agents have their own shortcomings.

Minoxidil is a vasodilator which was originally used to treat hypertension. However, following observations that patients treated with minoxidil showed increased hair growth, a topical formulation was developed for treatment of hair loss. Although a mechanism of action of minoxidil js not fully understood, minoxidil has i postulated to (i) arrest hair loss by prolonging the anage growth phase of terminal hair leading to a decrease in hair shedding, and (ii) stimulate hair growth by increasing cutaneous blood flow to the scalp e.g., Kwack ef al... Journal of Dermatotogical Science. 62(3): 154-159, 2011 ; Buhl et al. The Journal, of Investigative Dermatology, 92(3) :315-320, 1989. Whilst minoxidil has demonstrated some efficacy in promoting hair growth, it does not inhibit the biological process of hair loss, and upon cessation of topical minoxidil treatment, hair shedding rapidly resumes, includin the loss of any minoxidii- stimulated hair. For this reason, patients treated with topical minoxidil require frequent dosing to achieve an effective outcome e.g., twice-daily at 2% concentration. Minoxidil, is also considered to be effective in less than 60% of patients, and there is currently no indication as t which patients are most likely t respond. Minoxidil also has a number of undesirable side-effects. For example, irritation of the scalp, including dryness, scaling, itching, and redness, is reported to occur in approximately 7% of patients using the 2% solution and in more of those using the 5% solution because of its higher content of propylene glycol. Minoxidil may also cause allergic contact dermatitis or photoallergic contact dermatitis. Hypertrichosis is another dermato!ogic adverse effect reported in subjects using minoxidil which is thought to be caused by increase cutaneous blood flow thereby increasing nutrients, blood and oxygen to the follicles e.g., Price VH, New England Journal of Medicine, 34J (13):964-973, 1999; Rossi e et aL, Recent Patents on Inflammation. & Allergy Drug Discovery, 6(2); 130-136, 2012.

Finasteride is a selective inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase of type 11, which reduces conversion of testosterone into Ϊ3ΗΤ. Notwithstanding that finasteride provides an advance over minoxidil in beingdeliverabie orally, approximately 35% or more of balding male recipients show poor or no response to finasteride treatment. Furthermore, because finasteride is used for systemic therap in males, DHT production is reduced systematically in tissues and serum. As a consequence, systemic inhibition of 5-alpha reductase during finasteride treatment can produce significant side-effects in some users, including erectile dysfunction, impotence, low libido, or gynecomestica after using that drag e.g., Price VH, New England Journal of Medicine, 341(13):964-973, 1 99. In those males suffering such side-effects, the side effects may not disappear after ceasing finasteride, Finasteride is also costly to produce. Other experimental agents, including various prostaglandin analogs, have als been disclosed for use in treatment of alopecia e.g. _* travoprost and voprostoL However, most of these drug require frequent administration e.g., at least daily. For example, prostaglandin analogues, which are have been used to treat eyelash hypotrichosis with some success, have been proposed for treating alopecia. However, topical applications of prostaglandins have not proved efficacious e.g., Atanaskova et at, Dermatologic Ctinics _s 31(1):! 19-127, 2013. Botulinum toxins have also been introduced for treatment of hair loss with some success, resulting in reduced hair loss, and in some cases, increased hair growth. However, little data on the effectiveness of these emerging agents in treating hair loss are currently available.

Herbal cosmetics are also finding increasing popularity, and approximately 1000 types of plant extracts are reported to have _. been examined with respect to hair growth e.g., Ratbi et al, Pharmacognosy Reviews, 2:185-187. 2008. For example, proeanthocyanidins extracted from grape seeds have been reported t induce hair growth e.g., Takaha&hi £t at, Acta Dermato-Venerealagica, 78:428-432, 1998.·

There is a need for cosmetic and medical products for treatment and prevention of hair toss and for the treatment of pathological conditions of hair loss such as alopecia.

The following publications provide conventional techniques of molecular biology. Such procedure are described, for example, in the following texts that are iiicoiporated by reference:

1. Remington 's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 21th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In work leading u to the present invention, the inventor sought to identify compounds e.g., for topical administration to a subject, capable of reducing FGF-5 -dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof, and/or which are capable of preventing and/or reducing and/or inhibitin FGF-5 binding to it cognate receptor, FGFR1. The inventors hypothesised that such compounds would be useful for reducing and/or preventing loss or thinning of terminal hair associated with FGF-5 signalling in the hair follicle. This work was based on the recognition by the inventors that FGF-5 is important for transition of a hair follicle from anagen to eatagen during the normal growth cycle and that FGF-5-signailmg in the hair follicle can cause hair loss or hair thinning by decreasing proliferation of outer root sheath cells, suppressing dermal papillae cell activation, during anagen and inducing onset f catagen.

The inventors reasoned that compounds identified as being capable of reducing FGF-5- dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof and/or which are capable of preventing -and/or reducing and/or inhibiting FGF-5 binding to its cognate receptor, FGFRl, could be administered as part of a topical formulation to a reduce, delay or prevent loss of terminal hair caused by FGF-5 signalling in the hair follicle, such as in subjects suffering from., or havin a propensity to, develo alopecia.

The inventors screened synthetic and naturally-occurring compounds usi g a FR-Ba F3 cell -based screening assay, e.g.. It© ei at. Journal qf Cellular Physiology, 197:273-283, 2003. The inventors also used a dermal papilla Alkaline Phosphatase (DP-ALP) cell- based screening assay as disclosed in WG2013/.105417 to validate the FGF-5 rinhi bit ry activity of monoterpenoids identified in the primary FR-Ba/F3 cell-based screening assay as inhibiting FGF-5-dependent signalling.

The data provided herein show that certam monoterpenoid compounds derived from plant extracts exhibit an inhibitory activity on proliferation and/or viability of FGF-5- dependent FR-BaF3 cells cultured in the presence of FGF-5. Because F -BaF3 cells are dependent on FGF-5 for viabilit and proliferation, the observed reduction in cell proliferation and viability indicate the ability of the monoterpenoid compound(s) t inhibit and/or prevent and/or reduce FGF-5 dependent signalling in those cells. Tire data provided herein also show that a subset of monoterpenoid compounds that modulate FGF-5-dependent signallin in the F -BaF3 cell assay are also capable of increasing or enhancing alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in dermal papilla (DP) .cells treated with FGF-5. Collectively, these data support the conclusion that monoterpenoid compounds of the invention are effective inhibitors ^' of FGF-5- dependent signalling in hair follicles or parts thereof, and useful to reduce and/or delay and/or inhibit hair loss or hair thinning caused by FGF-5 signalling in the hair follicle.

The monoterpenoids compounds are formulated for topical application to the skin. Such topical formulations are administered topically t subjects to reduce FGF5- dependent signalling in a hair follicle cell or part thereof and/or delay FGF5 -dependent signalling in a hair follicle cell or part thereof and/or prevent FGF5 -dependent signalling in a hair follicle ceil or part, thereof, to thereby reduce loss of terminal hair and/or reduce thinning of terminal hair and/or prevent los of terminal hair and/or prevent thinning of terminal hair and/or delay los of terminal hair and/or delay thinning of terminal hair in. a subject e.g., such a in an aging subject or a subject wishing Of a subject suffering from alopecia, such a androgenic alopecia and/or alopecia areata and/or acute alopecia.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a topical formulation comprising an amount of an isolated Cio-monoterpenoid or isolated enantiomer thereof or an isolated ester thereof with a car boxylic acid in an amount sufficient to reduce fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5)-dependent signalling in a hair follicle cell, wherein the CK>- monoterpenoid is of formula (I):

wherein:

i is hydrogen, hydroxy! or oxygen; Ra is absent of hydrogen or hydroxy!;

R ₃ is (¾;

X is C¾ or CH ₂ OH, or

X is CH2CH2 or CHOHCHj and X and Y together form a single bond within a 6-membered ring;

Y is C¾ when X is CH ₃ or CH2OH, or

Y is CH or COM when is CH _a CH ₂ or CMOHC¾; and

Z is a saturated or unsaturated C2-C5 alkyl or alkyl ester. B "topical formulation" is meant that the formulation is capable of being applied externally to the dermis of a mammal e.g.. a human, or is applied to the dermis.

As used herein, the term "FClFS-dependent signalling" shall be understood to mean any signalling within and/or between cells in a signal transduction pathwa that is dependent, either directly or indirectly, on the presence of FCF-5 and/or the presence of an amount of FGF-5 above a specific threshold.

As used herein, the term "C2X5 alkyl" refers to monovalent straight chain or branched hydrocarbo groups, having 2. to 5 carbon atoms. It is t be understood that the term "C2-C5 alkyl" includes an alkyl chain having 2, 3, 4 or 5 carbon atoms. Suitable alkyl groups include, but are not limited to, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, tert- butyl, n-pentyl or 2,2-dimetbylpropyL The C?,X¾ alkyl may be optionally substituted with one or more substituents. The sabsfituents may be in any position of the carbon chain. Hydroxy! groups of the C2-C5 alkyl may be esterified with a lower alkyl cafboxylie acid, such as, for example, acetic acid, propionic acid or formic acid.

The topical formulation of the present invention may comprise a Cio-monoterpenoid which is monohydroxylated or non-hydroxylated. In one example, the C ₁ 0- moiioterpenoid is monohydroxylated. In one example, the Cio-monoterpcnoid is non- hydroxylated. In one example, the topical formulation comprises a Cnwnonoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein R _\ is hydrogen. Alternatively, the topical formulation comprises a Cio- monoterpenoid of formula (i) wherein R _: is oxygen, In another example, the topical formulation comprises a ^' Cio-monoterpenoid of -formula (!) wherein X is CHa and Y is C¾, Alternatively, the topical formulation comprises a Cio-monoterperioid of formula (I) wherein X is Cl¾OH and Y is Cl¾.

In another example, the topical formulation comprises a Cjo-monoterpenoid- of formula (I) wherein X is CH2CH2. For example, the topical formulation may comprise a Cio- monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein X is CH2CH2 and Y is CH. Alternatively, the topical formulation may comprise a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein X is C¾CH ₂ and Y is COR In another example, the topical formulation comprises a Cirrm noterpenoid of formula (I) wherein X is CHOHCH2. For example, the topical formulation may comprise a o- monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein X is CHOHC¾ and Y is CH, Alternatively, the topical formulation may comprise a Cio-monoterpenoid. of formula (I) wherein X is CHOHCH2 and Y is COH,

In another example, the topical formulation comprises a C½-monote:rpenoid of formula (I) wherein ¾ is hydrogen. Alternatively, the topical formulation comprises a Cio- monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein i¾ is hydroxyl. Alternatively, the topical formulation comprises a C >-monoterpenoki of formula (I) wherein R ₂ is absent.

In another example, the topical formulation comprises a Cso-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Z is a saturated C _; j alkyf such as, for example, CC¾< Alternatively, the topical formulation comprises a C]o~mouoterpei¾>kl of formula (Ϊ) wherein Z is an unsaturated C2-C3 alkyl, such as, for example, CCH2 _. or CCHCHi. In one embodiment, Z is CCHi. In another embodiment, Z is CCHCHj. In another example, the topical fhrmulation .comprises a C-so-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Z is an unsaturated C ₂ -C3 alkyl and R ₂ is absent. Alternatively, the topical formulation comprises a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Z is an unsaturated C2-C3 alkyl and R ₂ is hydroxyi. Alternatively, the topical formulation comprises a C\Q- onoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Z is an unsaturated C ₂ -C3 alkyl and R ₂ is hydrogen.

In yet another example, the topical formulation comprises a o-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Z is CCHCH ₂ OCOCH ₃ .. In a preferred embodiment, Z is CCHCH ₂ OCOCH ₃ . and the Cio-monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof is non- hydroxylated.

In a further example, the topical formulation comprises a. CiQ-mottoterpenoid Or enantiomer thereof which is monohydroxylated, wherein _t is hydrogen, R ₂ is hydroxyi, X is CH _¾ Y is CH ₂ , and Z is an unsaturated C -Cj alkyl, such as CCHC¾,

I another example, the topical formulation comprises a Cio~nionotetpenoid or enantiomer thereof which is monohydrox lated, wherein Ri is hydrogen or oxygen, R ₂ is absent or hydrogen or hydroxyi, X is CHiCH? or CHOHC¾, Y is CH or CQH, and Z is a saturated or unsaturated C2 alkyl. For example, the topical formulation may comprise a C _l o-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Rj _. is oxygen, R ₂ is hydrogen or hydroxyi, X is CH ₂ CH ₂ , Y is CH, and Z is a saturated C ₂ alkyl, preferably, wherei R ₂ is hydrogen. Alternatively, the topical formulation may comprise a Cnj-monoteipenoid of formula (I) which is monohydroxylated, wherein R ₅ is hydrogen, R> is hydrogen or hydroxyi, is CH2CH2, Y is CH or CGH, and Z is a saturated C ₂ alkyl, preferably wherein Y is CH and/or R ₂ is hydroxyi. Alternatively, the topical formulation may comprise a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula (I) which is monohydroxylated, _. wherein R; is hydrogen, R ₂ is hydrogen or hydroxyi, X is CH ₂ CH2, Y is CH or CQH, and Z is a saturated C ₂ alkyl, preferably wherein Y is COH and or R ₂ is hydrogen, Alternatively, the topical formulation comprises a Cio-monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof which is monohydroxylated, wherein Rj i hydrogen or oxygen, R ₂ is absent, X is CHDHCH2, Y is CH, and Z is an unsaturated C% alkyl. In another example, the topical formulation comprises a CiQ-monoterpenoid r enantiomer thereof which is non-hydroxylated, and wherein Rj _. is hydrogen, ¾ is absent, X is CH ₃ , Y is CH ₂ , and Z is CCHCH ₃ OCOCH ₃ ,

In one example, the Cnj-monoterpenoid is selected from the group consisting of 3- Methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyelohex-2-eri-l-one (piperitone), l-isopropyi-4-methyl~3- cyelohexen-l-ol (terpineii-4-ol), 2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexen-l-yl)-2-propanol (alpha- terpineol), 2-Methyl-5-(i-methylethenyl)-2-cyck ^' )hexen-l -oi (carveol), 6-lsopropyl-3~ methy1-2-cyciohexen-l -one (3-carvomenthenone), and 3,7~Dimethyl-l ,6~Qctadie.n~3-ol (linalool), Preferably, the Cio-monoterpeneid is 3-Metliyi-6-{propan-2-yl}cyclO:hex-2- en-l-one (piperitone) or l-isopropyl-4-mer]iyl-3-cyclohexen-l-ol (terpinen-4-ol). More preferably, the C _. io-mon»terpenoid. is 3-Methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-l -one (piperitone).

In another example, the topical formulation comprises a earboxylie acid nionoester of a Cif mo ter e oid of formul (I) as described herein. For example, the earboxylie acid monoester may be a monoester with a earboxylie acid selected from acetic acid, propionic acid and formic acid. For example, the earboxylie acid is acetic acid In another example, the earboxylie acid is acetic acid and/or the the Cie-nionotetpenoid earboxylie acid ester is selected from the group consisting of (2£)-3.,7-Dimethyi-2,6- oetadien-l -yl acetate (geranyf. acetate), 3,7-Dimethyl-l,6-octadien-3-yl acetate (linalyl acetate); 2-(4-Metriyl-3-cyclohexen-l-yl)-2-propanyl acetate (terpinyl acetate); and 5- IsopiOpeiiyl-2-methyl-2-eyclohexen-l--yl acetate (carvyl acetate). More preferably, the Cjo-tnonoterpenoid earboxylie acid ester is (2fD-3 _* 7-Dinietliyl-2,6-oetadien- 1 -yl acetate (geranyl acetate) or 3,7-Diniethyl-l,6-octadiei -3-yl acetate (linalyl acetate).

In a f irtber example, the topical formulation of the present invention comprises an isolated enantiomer of a Cto-monoterpenoid of formula (I) as described herein, such as, for example, an isolated enantiomer selected from the group consisting of (R)- l- Is propyl-4-methyI-3-cyclohexen-l-ol [(-)-tefpmen-4-ol], (IS)- 1 -Isopiopyl-4-m.ethyI-3- cyclohexen-l-ol i _. (+)-terpinen-4-ol], 2-i(lJ?)- -Methykyclohex-3-ea-l-yl]pK)paii-2-oI [(+)-a1pim-terpineol]. (6R)-3'-methy^6-(propan-2-yi)cycl0hex-2-en-l.-on syn. (6R)- Isopropyl-3-methyI-2-cyeiohexen-l -one [(-)-ptperttoiie] , (65)-3-Methyl-6~{propaii-2- yI)cyclohex-2-en- 1 -one f (+)-piperitone j , (35)-3 ,7-Dimethyl- 1 ,6-octadien-3-ol j (+)- Unalooi], (3R)- 3,7-DimethyH,6-octadien-3-ol [(~)-Litiakx)i|, (/¾5J? 2- ethyl.-5-(l- methyle the.uyf ) -2-cyciohexen - 1 -ol [ ^" ( ~)-ri ,ν-earveol j , (i 5, 5 SJ-2-M ethy l-5-( 1 - niethyletheiiyI)-2-cye.lohexen-l-ol f(+)-£'is-carveoll, (7i?,5S)-2-Methyl-5-(l- meti:iykthenyl)-2-eycloliexen-l-oI |(+j-£rarai-earveol], and (/5 _i 5/i)-2-M.ethyi-5-(l- methy1etbenyI)-2-eycIohexen-l-ol [(- Hr<ww ^v -carveo1] > In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is (J?)~l-Isopropyl-4-methyl-3-cyelohexen-l-ol f (-)-terpinen-4-ol]. In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is {15)-l-Isopi'opyl-4-methyl-3-cye.lohexen-l-ol f(+)-terpinen-4-ol]. In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is 2-[(7i?)-4-Methylcyclohex-3-en-l- yiJpropan-2-ol [(+)-alpha-terpmeoi]. In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is (6i?)-3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yI)c.ycldhex-2-en-l-one syn. (6R)- lsopropy1-3-methyl-2"Cyetohexen-l-one {-)~piperitoneJ, In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Ci o-monoterpenoid is (6S -3-Methyi-6-fpropan-2-yl)eyclohex-2-en- 1 -one [(+)-piperifone]. In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio- monoterpenoid is ( S)~3,7~Dimethyl- 1 ,6-oetadien-3-ol [(+)-LmaloolJ. In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is. (3R)- 3,7-DimethyH ,6-octadien- 3-oI [f-j-Linalool]. In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is (iR5J?)-2-Methyl-5-(l-me†jhylethenyl)-2-eyelohexen-l -ol f(-)-c«-carveoI]. In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cifrmonoterpenoid is {./,S',55)-2-Methyi-5-(l- methylethenyI:)-2-eycI.ohexer!-l-oi i(+ ,y-carveol]. In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is (I ? _> 55 2-Methyl-5-il-methyIethenyI)-2- cyelohexen-l-ol f(+)-im»5-carveol]. In one example, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is (i&5i?)-2-Methyl-5 l"m^ { _. (-)- irons-carve©!]. Preferably, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is selected from: the group consisting of {¾)-l-Isopropyl-4-methyi-3-eyclohexen-l-ol (-)-terpinen- 4-olJ, (75 -l-Isopropyl-4-metlryl-3-eyclohexen-l-ol [(+)-teipinen-4-oI], (6i?)-3-niethyl- 6-(propan~2-yl)eyclohex-2-en-l--one or (0.ft)-Isopropyi-3-methyl~2-cyelohexen-l-orie [(-)-piperitonej, (65)-3- ethyl-6-( ropan-2-yl)cyclo.hex-2-en-i-one [:(+-)-piperitoneJ, (./5,55)-2-Methyl-5-(l -raetJiyletheny1)-2- yc1ohexen-l -οί [(+)-r/.v-cai ^* veol] _.v and (H?,5S)-2-Methyl-5-(l -me hyfethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-l -ol [{+)-?ram--carveor], Preferably, an. isolated enantiomer of the o-monoteipenoid. is (#)- l-Isopropyl-4- metbyl-3-cycIohexen- 1. ~ol. [(-)-teipinen ~4-ol ] .

Alternatively, or i addition, an isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is (-}- piperitone or {+) -piperitone. For example, a topical formulation of the present invention comprises isolated piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (-Vpiperiione or (+)-piperitone in combination with terpinen-4-ol or enantiomer thereof such as (-).- terpinen-4-ol.

A further particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a topical fonnulation comprising a combination of (i) isolated piperitone or an isolated enantiomer or carboxylie aeid ester thereof and (ii) isolated terpinen-4-ol or an isolated enantiomer or carboxylie acid ester thereof in the preparatio of a topical medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of alopecia in a subject in need thereof. This combination includes a combination selected from the following: (i) piperitone and terpmene~4-ol; (ii) piperitone and (-)~terpin.ene-4~ol iiii ) piperitone and (+)-terpmen~4- ol; { I V t (-)-piperitone and terpinene-4-oi; (v) (-)-piperitone and (••)-terpinen-4-ol; (vi) (- )-pi:peritone and (+)-terpinen-4-ol; (vii). (- )-piperitone and teipinene-4-ol; (yi.ii) (+)- piperitone and (-)-tetpinen-4-ol ; and (ix) (+)-piperitone and (+)-terpmen-4-ol. I one example, the combination is piperitone and tet inene-4-ol. In one example, the combination is piperitone and ( ~terpinene-4~ol. In one example, the combination is piperitone and (+)-terpinen-4-ol. In one example, the combination is (-)-piperitone and terpinene-4-οί. In one example, the combination is (-)-piperitone and (-)-terpinen-4-ol. In one example, the combination is (-)-piperitone and (+)-terpinen-4~ol. In one example, the combination is {+)-pipe.ritone and terptnene-4-oL In one example, the combination is (+)-piperitone and (-)-terpi nen-4-oL In one example, the combination is (+)-piperitone and (+)-terpineu-4-oL Of these combinations, the combination of piperitone and (->terptnene-4-oi is particularl preferredL The total amount of the C o-nronoterpenoid or ester or: enantiomer thereof in the topical fbrinulation is an amount sufficient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 activity in the hair follicle or part thereof. For example, the total amount of the Cio-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof is an amount sufficient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 binding to a cognate fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) e.g., FGFRl , in the hair follicle or part thereof.

It is to be understood that isolated Curmonoterpenoids or esters or enantioniers thereof comprised in die topical formulation(s) of the present invention may be isolated from various sources. For example, the C _l o-monoterpenoids or esters or enantiomers thereof may be a natural product or isolated from a natural product or natural source e.g., such as from plants, plant parts and/or essential oils by conventional procedures. Alternatively, the isolated Cio-monoterpeuoids or esters or enantiomers thereof ma be synthetic compounds. Alternatively, the monoterpertoids may be produced recombinantly, such as by expression of genes required, for monoterpenoid production in yeast cells. Preferably, the compound is isolated as an essential oil, perfume oil, or perfume.

In a preferred example, the topical formulation of the invention consists of or comprises a fragrance oil or perfume oil or essential oil or combination thereof or a perfume derived from a fragrance oil or perfume oil or essential oil or combination thereof, wherein the fragrance oil or perfume oil or essential oil or perfume comprise an amount of at least one mouoterpeiiold or enantiomer or earboxylic acid derivative thereof is in an amount sufficient to reduce binding of FGF-5 to FGFRl or to treat or prevent hair loss in a subject in need thereof, especially in treatment or prevention of alopecia, as described i any example hereof.

As used herein the term "fragrance oil" or "perfume oil" shall be taken to refer to an extract such as a solution comprising alcohol, e.g., ethanol, comprising one or more synthetic nionoterpeiioids of the invention, whether or not the extract also comprises, a natural compound. As used herein, the term "essential oil" shall be taken to mean a concentrated .hydrophobic liquid derived by distillation or cold pressing of plant material and comprising one or more natural monotetpenoids of the. An oil is termed "essential" because it carries a distinctive scent or essence of the plant from which it derives.

For example, the topical formulation of the present invention may comprise the isolated Cj i-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in Che form of an essential oil, such as an essential oil. from Eucalyptus dives. An essential oil from E. dives may comprise piperifone or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-piperitone or +)-pipeiitone and/or terpinen-4-ol or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-terpinen-4-ol.

As used herein, the term 'perfume" shall be taken to mean an oil e.g., a perfume oil or essential oil or combination thereof as defined herein wherein the oil comprises u to about 25% of the essential oil or perfume oil or combination thereof, generally diluted in ethano! and/or water or other diluent known in the art.

It is to be understood that an oil or perfume need only have a sufficient concentration of a monoterpenoid described herein to perform the invention. Notwithstanding that an oil or perfume is generally used in liquid form, quantitation of the active compound e.g., monoterpenoid or carboxyUc acid ester or enantiomer thereof, may be determined employing the liquid or a powder prepared therefrom. The skilled artisa will be aware various methods known in the art for quantifyin such active compounds. For example, a powder may be prepared from a predetermined volume of oil or perfume, resuspending the powder in a suitable solvent to produce a sample solution, and subjecting the sample solution to one or more gas chromatography (GC) and/or .mass spectrometry (MS) processes to thereby determine an amount of monoterpenoid in the powder. Exemplary ^' means for drying an oil or perfume include drying over anhydrous sodium sulphate, Exemplary solvents for dissolving powders comprising lnonoterpenoids include any solvent suitable for GS-M ^' S, e.g., diethyl ether. Exemplary GS-MS systems for quantitation of monterpenoids include fast-GC and or fast-GC- qMSs and/or enanttoselective GC and/or iiraltidimensional. GC and/or GC-isotopie ratio mass spectrometry (GC-IRMS) and/or gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID). Thus, based on the concentration of monoterpenoid in a powder prepared from a known sample volume of oil or perfume, the amount of the active compound in any other volume of the oil or perfume may be determined without undue effort. Similarly, if such quantitation is performed on a liquid aliquot of the oil. or perfume, the amount of the active compound in any other volume Of the oil or perfume may he determined without undue effort. Similarly, quantitation of formulations of the invention other than oils or perfumes e.g., a tonic or shampoo or lotion, ma be determined readily based on the percentage volume of oil or perfume (v/v) in the formulation.

Exemplary concentrations of monoterpenoids in essential oils are set forth in Table 1 hereof, and amounts of the monoterpenoids in any fragrance oils may be determined readily based on the known amount of the acti ve compound(.s).

It is within the ken of a skilled formulation chemist to produce an oil or perfume or other formulation of tlie invention having a reproducible amount of a given monoterpenoid or carboxyltc acid ester or enaotiomer thereof. In general, a suitable concentration of such active comound(s is prepared readily by evaporation of an. oil or perfume comprising one or more non-volatile active compounds, or by dilution of an oil. or perfume comprising the active compound(s) described herein, e.g., using ethanol or other suitable diluent known in the art. Topical formulation(s) of tlie present invention may be presented, in unit dose forms containing a predetermined amount of the isolated Cjo-monoterpenoids or esters or enantiomers thereof per unit dose sufficient t reduce FGFS-dependen† signalling in a hair follicle cell. It is to be understood that the concentration of monoterpenoid compound may vary depending upon a range of parameters e.g., including whether or not the formulation is for prevention or therapy, the site to which the topical formulation is to be applied, the half-life of the Cn)-monoterpenoid compound following administration of the topical formulation, the age, sex and weight of the subject, and the type of hair loss condition, if any, to which the subject is predispose or which is to be treated. It is also to be understood that the topical formulation (s) of the present mve.ntion may comprise a plurality of isolated Cio-monoterpenoids or esters or enantiomers thereof as described herein, e.g. _t such as 2, 3* 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more compounds. The skilled artisan will be aware that it is possible to combine monoterpenoids that are active in performing the invention by combining one or more perfume oils and/or one or more essentia] oils to achieve optimum concentrations of active monoterpenoids as determined by the activity profile(s) of the constituent monoterpenoid(s described herein.

The topical formulations of the present invention ma also comprise one or more earners, excipients o emollients suitable for topical administration e.g., such as to the dermis or skin of a subject. For example, a carrier suitable for topical administration may be selected from the group consisting of a transdermal patch, lotion, ointment, paste, foam, emulsion, cream., serum, aerosol, spray, roll-on formulation, masque, cleanser, shampoo, conditioner, gel, oil or moisturizer, A suitable carrier can be a lubricating formulation, water-based formulation, silicone -based formulation, petroleum- based formulation, natural-oil based formulation, arid or massage formulation.

The topical formulation of the present invention may further comprise one or more adjunctive therapeutic agents.. For example, the adjunctive agent may he selected from the group consisting of estradiol, oxandrolone, minoxidil, SanguLwrha officinalis root extract, Rosa multiflora extract, Brown algae extract, loquat leaf extract, Pecan shell extract, squill extract, sodium, phytate. Fucus vesiculosus extract, phytic acid, onanal, and Lipidure-C. Combinations of the monoterpenoids of the invention arc not excluded from such adjunctive formulations.. The topical formulations of the invention as described in any example hereof are useful for delaying and/or reducing loss of terminal hair in a subject. Such utility may he non- therapeutic or therapeutic. By "non-therapeutic" is meant that the subject to whom the formulation is administered does not suffer from a pre-existing medical condition that causes hair loss or hair thinning, e.g., alopecia, however may be predisposed to such a condition. Accordingly, a non-flierapeuric use may be a cosmetic .treatment or a prophylactic treatment in the present context. Such cosmetic treatments include treatment of hair loss that is of non-medical aetiology e.g., as a consequence of age and/or sex of the subject. In contrast, a therapeutic use is for treatment of a pre-existing medical condition that causes hair loss or hair thinning e.g., alopecia arising from any one or more factors responsible for the condition e.g., stress, chemotherapy, etc.

For example, a non -therapeutic or cosmetic use may comprise administering a formulation of the invention as described herein to non-alopecic subject who wishes to maintain full, voluminous hair, A non -therapeutic formulation is also suitable for reducing or delaying hair loss in a subject who is not suffering from alopecia, but who is suffering from, loss of terminal hair e.g., natural hair loss. Alternatively, or in addition, the non-therapeutic formulations are suitable for prevention of terminal hair toss in a subject having no visible symptoms of alopecia, however suffers from a genetic condition that predisposes him/her to future onset of alopecia including androgenic alopecia. Alternatively, or in addition, tbe non-therapeutic formulations are suitable for prevention of terminal hair loss in a non-alopecic subject about to undergo therapy with a cytotoxic or cytostatic agent or antiviral compound that will induce loss of terminal hair.

Accordingly, the present invention also provides a method of reducing and/or delaying and/or preventing loss of terminal hair in a human or mammalian subject, who is not suffering from alopecia. Such a non-therapeutic method may comprise administering a topical formulation of the invention as described in any example hereof to an area of the dermis or skin of the human or mammalian subject in which loss of terminal hair is to be reduced and/or delayed and or prevented, or to an area of dermis adjacent or surrounding an area of the dermis or skin of the human or mammalian subject. The administration is generally for a time and under conditions sufficient to reduce or delay or prevent the loss of terminal hair in the subject. In one example, the subject to whom the topical formulation, is administered is a subject who wishes to maintain full, voluminous hair by reducing and/or delaying and/or preventing hair loss not caused by alopecia. Alternatively, the subject is not suffering from alopecia, but suffering from loss of terminal hair. Alternatively, the subject may have no visible symptoms of alopecia, however suffer ftorn a genetic condition that predisposes the subject to alopecia e.g., a. genetic predisposition to hair loss or familial histor of hair loss, Alternatively, the subject may be about to undergo therapy with a cytotoxic or cytostatic agent or antiviral compound that induces loss of terminal hair.

It i to be understood that the frequency of dosage and the total amount of €½- monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in a unit dosage of the topical formulation for a non-therapeutic use may vary. Factors affecting frequency and amount of dosage include e.g., the site to which the topical formulation is to be applied and/or the half-life of the specific Cio-monotcrpenoid compound in the topical formulation following administration thereof, and/or the age and/or sex and/or weight of the subject.

The topical formulations of the invention are useful for delaying or reducing or preventing loss of any terminal hair including, for example, scalp hair and/o eyelash hair and/or eyebrow hair. The method may comprise administering the topical formulation of the invention to the scalp of a human or mammalian subject not suffering from alopecia to reduce and/or delay and/or prevent loss of scal hair in that subject. Alternatively, or in addition, the method may comprise administering the topical formulation of the invention to the eyelid or eyelash of a human or mammalian, subject not suffering from alopecia to reduce and/or delay and/or prevent loss of eyelash hair in that subject. Alternatively, or in addition, the method may comprise administering the topical formulation of the invention t the face or forehead or eyebrow of a human or mammalian subject not suffering from alopecia to reduce and/or delay and/or prevent loss of eyebrow hair in that subject.

^' The noil -therapeutic method of the invention may also comprise promoting or enhancing growth of terminal hair of the subject, in addition, topical fbrmulation(s) of the invention as described in any example hereof may promote or enhance growth of the terminal hair in a subject. in another example, the topical formulation(s) of the present invention as described in any example hereof are useful for treating alopecia e.g., an acute form, of alopecia or alopecia areata or androgenic alopecia, in a human or other mammalian subject. An acute form of alopecia may be induced by an acute event selected from pregnancy, stress, illness, treatment with a cytotoxic agent, treatment with a cytostatic agent, and treatment with an agent that induces necrosi or apoptosis of hair follicles as a side- effect of therapy. Accordingly, the topical formulation of the invention is suitable fo a human or mammalian subject undergoing treatment with a cytotoxic agent or cytostatic agent, or to whom treatment with a cytotoxic agent or cytostatic agent has been prescribed. Alternatively, or in addition, the topical formulation is suitable for be a human or mammalian subject suffering from androgenic alopecia.

For example, the present invention also provides a method of treating alopecia e.g., an acute form of alopecia or alopecia areata o androgenic alopecia, in a human or mammalian subject in need thereof comprising administering a topical, form.ulati.ori of the present invention a described in any example hereof to an affected area of the dermis or skin of the human or mammalian subject. Alternatively, or in addition, the formulation is administered to an area of dermis adjacent or surrounding an affected area. The administration is generally for time and under conditions sufficient t reduce or delay or prevent loss of terminal hair in the subject. An acute form, of alopecia ma be induced by an acute event selected from pregnancy, stress, illness, treatment with, a cytotoxic agent, treatment with a cytostatic agent, and treatment with an agent which. induces necrosis or apoptosis of hair follicles as a side- effect of therapy. For example, the subject to whom the topical formulation is administered may be a human or mammalian subject undergoing treatment with a cytotoxic agent or cytostatic agent or to whom treatment with a cytotoxic agent or cytostatic agent has been prescribed, in one example, the topical formulation of the invention is co-administered with a cytotoxic or cytostatic compound that causes hair loss e.g., in the case of a subject undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy or treatment for HIV-.1 infection or A DS. In such circumstances, the efficacy of the Cw moHoterpenoid or ester or enantiome thereof in the topical formulation counteracts the hair-loss effect of the cytotoxic or cytostatic compound.

The frequency and dosage amount of C to-monaterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in a topical formulation administered to the subject to treat alopecia may vary depending upon a range of parameters e.g., the type of alopecia and/or the severit of the alopecia and or the site to which the topical formulatio is to be applied and/or the half-life of the specific Cio-monoterpenoid compound in the topical formulation following administration thereof and/or the age and/or sex and/or weight of the subject.

The topical formulations- of the invention are useful for delaying or reducing or preventing loss of any terminal hair in an atopectic patient or subject including, for example, scalp hair and/or eyelash hair and/or eyebrow hair. For example, the topical formulation may be for delaying or reducing or preventing loss of scalp hair in an alopectic patient or subject. Alternatively, or in addition, the topical formulation may be for delaying or reducing or preventing loss of eyelash hair in an alopectic patient or subject. Alternatively, or in addition, the topical formulation may be for delaying or reducing or preventing loss of eyebrow hair in an alopectic patient or subject.

The topical formulatien(s) of the invention for therapeutic and or non-therapeutic application may delay or reduce or prevent loss of terminal hair by delaying hair follicles comprisin the terminal bair from entering catagea phase. Alternatively, or in addition, an anagen phase of hair follicles comprising the terminal hair may be extended to thereby delay or reduce or prevent loss of terminal hair. In addition, topical formulation(:s) of the invention as described in any example hereof may promote or enhance growth of the terminal hair in a subject. The present invention also provides for use of at least one isolated Ciu-monoterpenoid or isolated enantiomer thereof or an isolated ester thereof with a earboxyiic acid in the preparation of a topical medicament for the treatment of hair loss in a subject suffering from alopecia, wherein the Gw-monotefpenoid is of fort mil a (( :·:

formula (I)

wherein:

R i is hydrogen, hydroxy! or oxygen;

Ra is absent or hydrogen or hydroxyl;

R3 is a Ci¾;

X is CH; ₅ r CH ₂ OH, or

X is CH ₂ CH ₂ or CHOHCH ₂ and X and Y together form a single bond within a 6-membered ring;

Y is CH ₂ when X is GH, or C¾OH. or

Y is CH or COH when X is CH ₂ CH ₃ or CHOHC¾; and

Z is a saturated or unsaturated Cs-Cs alkyl or alkyl ester.

By "topical medicament" is meant that the isolated Cio-monoterpenoid or isolated enantiomer thereof or an isolated ester thereof with a carhoxylic acid is formulated for application to the dermis of a mammal. The C] o-moiioteipenoicl for use in the preparation of the topical medicament may be monohydroxylated or non-hydtoxylated. In one example, the topical medicament comprises a C; _f t-nionotetpe.ooid of formula (!) wherein ¾ is hydrogen. Alternatively, the topical medicament comprises a Cur monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Ri is oxygen.

In one example, the topical medicament comprises a C -.o-monetcrpenoid of formula (I) wherein X is CH ₃ and Y is C¾. Alternatively, the topical medicament comprises a (¾- monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein X is CH ₂ OH and Y is CI¼.

In another example, the topical medicament comprises a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein X is CH ₂ CH2. For example, the topical medicament may comprise a 10- monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein X is CH2CH2 and Y is CH, Alternatively, the topical medicament may comprise do-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein X is CH ₂ CH ₂ and Y is COR.

In another example, the topical medicament comprises aCto-m noterpeooid of formula (I) wherein X is CU OHCH?, For example, the topical medicament ma comprise a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula (1) wherein X is CHOHCH ₂ and Y is. CH. Alternatively, the topical medicament may comprise Cio-moiioterpeiioid of formula (I) wherein X is CHOHC¾ and Y is COR In one example, the topical medicament comprises a Ciormono(erpen ^' oM of formula (I) wherein R ₂ is hydrogen. Alternatively, the topical medicament comprises a C«)- monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein ₂ is hydroxy! Alternatively, the topical .medicament comprises a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein R? is absent.

In one example, the topical medicament comprises a C _l o-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Z is a saturated Cj alkyi, such as, for example, CCH ₃ . Alternatively, the topical medicament comprises a Cio-ffiOiioterperioid. of formula (I) wherein Z is an unsaturated C2-C3 alkyl e.g., such as CCH2 or CCHCHi. For example, in one embodiment, Z is CCH ₂ . In another embodiment. Z is CCHCHi. In another example, the topical medicament comprises a Cto-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Z is a unsaturated Ca-C? alky! and R ₂ is absent. Alternatively, the topical medicament comprises a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein. Z is an .unsaturated C-z-Cj alkyl and R ₂ is hydroxyl. Alternatively, the topical medicamen comprise a Cio- monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Z is an unsaturated C2-C3 alkyl and R ₂ is .hydrogen.

In yet another example, the topical medicament comprises a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein Z is CCHCB2C OC.B3. in a preferred embodimen Z is CCHCH2OCOCH ₃ , and the Cio-monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof is non- hydroxylated.

In one example, the topical medicament comprises a Cio-monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof which is monohydroxyiated, wherein i is hydrogen, R ₂ is hydroxy!, X i CH¾, Y is C¾, and Z is an unsaturated 2-C.3 alkyl, such as CCHC¾.

In another example, the topical medicament comprises a Cu onoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof which i monohydroxyiated, wherein Rj is hydrogen or oxygen, R ₂ is absent or hydrogen or hydroxyl, X is CH ₂ CH ₂ or CHGHCHi, Y is CH or COB, and Z is saturated or unsaturated C ₂ alkyl. For example, the topical medicament may comprise a Cjo-monoterpenoid of formula (I) wherein j is oxygen, R ₂ is hydrogen or hydroxyl, X is CHiCH?. Y is CH, and Z is a saturated C ₂ alkyl, preferably, wherein R ₃ is hydrogen. Alternatively, the topical medicament may comprise a Cie-monoterpenoid of formula (1) which is monohydroxyiated, wherein j is hydrogen,, j is hydrogen or hydroxyl, X is CH3CH2, Y is CH or COB, and Z is a saturated Cj alkyl, preferably wherein Y is CH and/or R ₂ is hydroxyl. Alternatively, the topical medicament may comprise a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula, (Γ) which is monohydroxyiated, wherein R< is hydrogen, R is hydrogen or hydroxyl, X is CHaCHj, Y is CH or COH, and 2 is a saturated (¾ alkyl, preferably wherein Y is CO H . and/or R _¾ is hydrogen. Alternatively, the topical medicament may comprise a Cio-monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof which is monohydroxylated, wherein i is hydrogen or oxygen, R ₂ is absent, X is CHOHCHa, Y is CH, and Z is an. unsaturated Q atky!.

In another example, the topical medicament comprises a Cio-monoterpenaid or enantiomer thereof which is iion-hydroxylated, and wherein Rj is hydrogen, R ₂ is absent, X is CH¾ Y is .CH ₂ , and Z is CCHCH ₂ QCQCH ₃ . For example, the Cio-mon terpenoid for use in. the manufacture of the topical medicament is selected from the group consisting of 3-Methyl-6-(prapaft-2- yl)cyclohex-2-en-l-one (piperitone), l-Isopropyl-4-methyl-3-cyelohexen-l-ol (terpinen-4-ol), 2-(4-Methyi-3-eyclohexen- 1 -yl)-2-propa.nol ( lpha-teipmeoi), 2- Methyl -5-(1 -methylethenyl)-2-cycIohexen-.l -ol (carveol), 6-Isopropyl-3-melhyl-2- eyclohexen- l-one (3-caryomenthenone); and 3,7-Dimethyi-l ,6-octadien-3-oi (linalool). Preferably, the Ci ^mG noterpenoid is l-[sopropyl-4-methyi-3-eyclohexen-l -Ql (terpmen-4-ό.Ι) or 3-Methyl-6-(propatl-2-yl)cyciohex--2-en--I-0ne (piperitone).

In another example, the topical medicament comprises a carboxylic acid monoester of a Cio-monoterpenoid of formula (I) as hereinbefore described. For example, the carboxylic acid monoester may be a monoester with a carboxylic acid selected from acetic acid, propionic acid and formic acid. Preferably, the carboxylic acid is acetic acid and/or the io-monoterpenoid carboxylic acid ester for use in the manufacture of the topical, medicament is selected from the group consisting of {2i?)-3,7-Dimethyf.~2,6- octadien-l -yl acetate (geranyl acetate), 3,7-Dimethyl-l ,6-octadien-3-yl acetate (linalyl acetate); 2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexen-l-yl)-2-propaiiyl acetate (terpinyl acetate); and 5- Istipropenyl-2-methyl-2-cyciohexen-l-yl acetate (carvyl acetate). More preferably, the C_ _t o-monote.rpenoid carboxylic acid ester for use in the manufacture of the topical medicament is (2£)-3,7- imethyi-2,6-oetadien-l -yi acetate (geranyl acetate) or 3,7- Dimethyl- l ,6-octadien-3-yl acetate (linalyl acetate). In a further example, the topical roedicament of the present invention comprises an isolated enantiomer of a Cao-inonoterpenoid of formula (I) as described herein. For example, an isolated enantiomer of a jo-monoterpenoid of formula (I) for use in the manufacture of the topical medicament is selected from the group consisting of (/?)-!- Isopropyl-4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-l-oI t(-)-terpinen-4-oI), (iS)-l-Isopropyl-4-methyl-3- eyclohexen-l-ol |(+)-terpmen-4-oiJ, 2-f(/i?)-4-Methylcyclohex-3-en-l-yl]propan-2-oI i( ^' +)-alpha-tet .ineorj, (6/?)-3-niethyl-6^propan-2-y])cyelohex-2-en-l-one or (6R - Isopropyi-3-methyl-2-cyctohexen-l-one (-)-piperitoneJ, (6S)-3-Methyt:-6-(propan-2- yl)cyclohex-2-en-l-one [(+)-piperitone] _s (i.¾-3 _s 7-DimethyM _. ,6-oetad:ien-3-ol [(+)- Linalool], (3K)- 3J-Dimethyl-l,6-octadien-3-ol [(-)- Linalool], (7¾5/? -2-Methyl-5-(l- methylemenyl) -2-cycloh.exen - 1 -ol [(-)-m-carveolj , (IS, 5S)-2-Methyl-5-( 1 - memylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-l-oi [(+)-cfcs-earveol], ( ^" Hf,55)-2-Methyl-5-(l- methyletheiiy.l)-2-cyclohexea-l-ol [(+)-ira/w-carveoI], and (/¾5S)-2-Methyl-5-( l- methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-l-ol (-Hram' arveol], Preferably, the isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid is selected from, the group consisting of (j M- IsoptOpyl-4-methyl-3-cyeiohexen-i -oi [i-j-terpmen-4-oi], (/S)-l -Isopropyl-4-methyl-3- cyclohexen- J -ol [( -)-£εφίπεη-4-ο1], (6i?)-3-methyl-6-{propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-e.n-l- one or (<5i?Hsopropyl-3~metbyi-2-cyclohexen-l-one f(~)-piperitone], (65)~3-Methyl~6- (propan- 2-yl)eyc1 o ex-2-en- 1 -one [(+) -piperitone J , (J S, 5S) -2~ etbyl-5-( 1 - methyletheiiyl)-2-cyclohexea-l-ol [(+ ^' )-cw-cafveoI] _s and (/¾5S)-2-Methyl-5-(l- methykthe]iyl)-2-cyclohexeii-l-ol .(+)-»¾«i-carveo]j. More preferably, the isolated enantiomer of the Gio-moiioterpenoid is (-)-terpine.n~4-ol or {~)-piperilone or (+)- piperitone, A particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention provides for use of isolated l-Isopropyl-4-methyi-3-cyelohexen-l-oi (terpmen-4-ol.) or an isolated enantiomer or carboxylic acid ester thereof in the preparation of a topical medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of alopecia in a subject, in need thereof. A further particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention provides use of isolated 3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclo:hex-2-en-.l -one (piperitone) or an isolated enantiomer or carboxylic acid ester thereof in the preparation of a topical medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of alopecia in a subject in need thereof.

A further particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention provides use of a combinatio -of (i) isolated piperitone or an i solated enantiomer or carboxylic acid ester thereof and (ii) isolated, terpinen-4-ol or an isolated enantiomer or carboxylic acid ester thereof in the preparation of a topical medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of alopecia in a subject in need thereof. This combination includes a combination selected from the following: (i) piperitone and terpinene-4-oi.; .(ii) piperitone and (-)- terp:inene-4-ol; (iii) piperitone and. (+)-terpinen-4-ol; (iv) (-)-piperitone and terpinene-4- ol; (v) (-)-piperitone and (-)-terpinesi-4-ol; (vi) (-)-piperitone and (+)-terpinen-4-ol; (vii) {+)-piperitone and terpinerie-4-ol; (viii) and (-)-te.rpinen-4-oI; and (ix) (+)-piperi.tone and (+)-terpmen-4-oi. Of these combinations, the combination of piperitone and (-)-terpinene-4-ol is particularly preferred.

As with the topical, formulation of the invention, a plurality of isolated Oo- monoterpenoids or esters or enanttomers thereof as described herein, eg., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more compounds, may be used in the preparation of a topical medicament of the invention.

The integers described herein for the composition and use of topical formulations for therapeutic applications, especially with respect to the concenteatioiis of active monoterpenoids and enantiomers and esters thereof, formulation and dosage, apply mutatis mutandis to the use of at least one isolated. Cio-monoterpenoid or isolated enantiomer thereof or an isolated ester thereof with a carboxylic acid in the preparation of a topical medicament for the treatment of hair toss in a subject suffering from alopecia.

A subject for which the topical medicament is useful may be a human or mammalian subject that has a genetic predisposition for alopecia or familial history of alopecia or is at risk of developing alopecia. Alternatively, or i addition, the subject for which the topical medicament is useful may be a human or mammalian subject that is suffering from alopecia. The alopecia may be an acute form of alopecia and/or alopecia areata and/or androgenic alopecia. In particularly preferred embodiment, the topical medicament is useful for treatment of androgenic alopecia in a subject suffering from, or at risk of suffering from, androgenic alopecia.

In a further preferred embodiment, the topical medicament is useful for treatment of an acute form of alopecia- The acute form of alopecia may be induced by an acute event selected from pregnancy, stress, illness, treatment with a cytotoxic agent, treatment with a cytostatic agent, and treatment with an agent which induces necrosis or apoptosis of hair follicles as a side-effect of therapy. Accordingly, a subject for which the topical medicament is useful ma be a human or mammalian subject undergoing treatment with a cytotoxic agent or cytostatic agent o to whom treatment with a cytotoxic agent or cytostatic agent has been prescribed. For example, the topical medicament may be prepared for co-administration with a cytotoxic or cytostatic compound that causes hair loss e.g., in the case of a subject undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy or treatment for RlV ^' -l infection or AI DS, In such circumstances, the efficacy of the io-nionoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in the topical medicament counteracts the hair-los effect of the cytotoxic Or cytostatic compound.

As used herein the term "derived from" shall be takea to indicate that a specified integer may be obtained from a particular source albeit not necessarily directly from that source.

Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise", or variation such as "comprises" or "comprising", is understood to imply the inclusion of a stated step or element or integer or group of steps or elements or integers but not the exclusion of any other step or element or integer or group of elements or integers. The term "hair" means any hair or fur on the body of a mammal including a human, and includes, for example, head hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, moustaches, beards, chest hair, hack .hair, arm hair, leg hair, genital hair, nasal hair or ear hair,

As used herein, tire term "treat" or "treating" or "treatment" shall be taken to include therapeutic treatment of a pre-existing condition, wherein the aim is to prevent, ameliorate, reduce, slow down (lessen) or arrest progression of hair thinning or hair loss e,g., associated with alopecia. It follows that hair growth, or treatment of hair thinning, refers to normalization of thinned hair, such as caused by alopecia. Treatment preferably extends the anageii phase of a hair follicle, or prevents or delays a follicle in anagen phase from prematurely transitioning to catagen phase.

As used herein, the term "delay" or "delaying" refers to a postponement or deferment of. an event e.g., such as loss of hair, until a time which is later that would otherwise be expected, or the act by which something is postponed or deferred, includin the slowing of an event or process.

As used herein, the term ' ^' reduce" or "reducing" with respect to hair loss shall be taken to mean a decrease or lessening in the loss of hair e.g., terminal hair, than, would otherwise be expected in an individual following administration of a formulation or medicament of the invention..

"Preventing", ''prevention", "preventative" or "prophylactic" refers to keeping from occurring, or to hinder, defend from, or protect from the occurrence of a condition, disease, disorder, or phenotype, including an abnormality or symptom. A mammal in need of prevention may be prone to develop the condi tion..

The term "effective amount" shall be taken to mean an amount of the y monoterpenoid compound of the invention which is capable of preventing and/or reducing and/or delaying progression of hair thinning or hair loss in a mammal to a level, which is beneficial to delay and/or reduce and/or treat and/or prevent hair thinning or hair loss, particularly associated with alopecia. A therapeutically effective amount may be determined empirically and in a routine manner in relation to treating hair thinning or hair loss.

Throughout this specification, unless specifically stated otherwise or the context requires otherwise, reference to a single step, composition of matter, group of steps or group of compositions of matter shall be taken to encompass one and a plurality (Le, one or more) of those steps, compositions of matter, groups of steps or group of compositions of matter.

Each definition or clarifying term described herein shall be taken to apply mutatis mutandis to each and every example of the invention unless the context requires otherwise. Each example described herein is to be applied mutatis mutandis to each and every other example unless specifically stated otherwise.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1(a) is a graphical representation showing the inhibitory activity of Hnalyl acetate at difference concentrations on proliferation and viability of FR-BaF3 cells in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3. This figure also illustrates the concentration at which linalyl acetate inhibits viability of FR-BaF3 cells b 50% (IC5Q) when those cells are cultured in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3.

Figure 1 (b) is a graphical representation showing the inhibitory activity of nonanal at difference concentrations on proliferation and viability of FR-BaF3 cells in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3, This figure also illustrates the concentration at which nonanal inhibits viability of FR-BaF3 ceils by 50% (IC50) when those cells are cultured in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3. Figure 1(c) is: a graphical representation showing the inhibitory activity of Tinalool at difference concentrations on proliferation and viability of FR-BaF3 cells in the presence of FGF-S r IL-3. This figure also illustrates the concentration, at which linalool inhibits viability of FR-BaF3 cells by 50% (ICSO) when those cells are cultured in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3.

Figure 1(d) is a graphical representation showing the inhibitory activity of geranyl acetate at difference concentrations on proltieratton and. viability of FR-BaF3 cells in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3. This figure also illustrates the concentration at which geranyl acetate inhibits viability of FR-BaF3 cells by 50% (1C50 when those cells are cultured in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3 Figure 1(e) is a graphical representation showing the inhibitory activity of CC-terpineol at difference coneentratioriS on proliferatio and viability of FR-BaF3 cells in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3. This figure also illustrates the concentration at which oc- terpmeol inhibits viability of FR-BaF3 cells by 50% (1C50) when those cells are cultured in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3,

Figure 1(f) i a graphical representation stowing the inhibitory activity of Z-earveol at difference concentrations Oft proliferation and viability of FR-BaF3 cells in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3. This figure also illustrates the concentration at which l- carveoi inhibits viability of FR-BaF3 cells by 50% (ICSO) when those cells are cultured in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3.

Figure 1(g) is a graphical representation showing the inhibitory activity of (-)-terpinen- 4-ol at difference concentrations on proliferation and viability of FR-BaF3 cells in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3. This figure also illustrates the concentration at which (-)- terpinen-4-ol inhibits viability of F -BaF3 cells by 50% (ICSO) when those cells are cultured in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3.

Figure 1(h) is a graphical representation showing the inhibitory activity of (+)-terpinen- 4-ol at difference concentrations on proliferation and viability of FR-BaF3 cells in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3. This figure also illustrates the concentration at which (+)- terpinen-4-ol inhibits viability of FR-BaF3 cells by 50% (IC5Q) when those cells arc. cultured in the presence of FGF-5 or IL-3.

Figure 2(a) is a graphical representation showing the effect of linaiyl acetate at difference concentrations on Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (1) a GSK3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GS 3 inhibitor only. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nm.

Figure 2(b) is a graphical representation showing the relative difference in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity (expressed as a percentage) in dermal papilla (DP) ceils cultured in the presence of: (i) a GS 3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GSK3 inhibitor only, following treatment with linaiyl acetate at difference concentrations. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nnL Figure 3(a) is a graphical representation showing the effect of nonana! at difference concentrations on Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured i the presence of: (i) a GS 3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GSK3 inhibitor only. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nm. Figure 3(b) is a graphical representation, showing the relative difference in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity (expressed as a percentage) in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GS 3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GSK.3 inhibitor only, following treatment with nonanal at difference concentrations. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 49()nm,

Figure 4(a) is a graphical, representation showing the effect of -Terpineoi at difference- concentrations: on Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activit in dermal papilla (DP) ceils cultured in the presence of: (i) a GS 3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GS 3 inhibitor only, ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490ran. Figure 4(b) is a graphical representatioii showing the relative difference in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activit (expressed as a percentage) in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GSK3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GSK3 inhibitor only, following treatment with a-Terpitieol at difference concentrations. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490rin

Figure 5(a) is a graphical representation showing the efiect of (-)-Terpinen-4-ol at difference concentrations on Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GS 3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GS 3 inhibitor only. ALP activity was determined by measuring ahsorhanee at 490nm.

Figure 5(b) i a graphical representation showing the relative difference in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity (expressed as a percentage) in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GSK3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GSK3 inhibitor only, following treatment with (-)-terpinen-4-ol at difference concentrations. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nm.

Figure 6(a) is a graphical representation showing the effect of (+)-terpinen-4-ol at difference concentrations on Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GSK3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GSK3 inhibitor only, ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nni.

Figure 6(b) is a graphical representation showing the relative difference in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity (expressed as a percentage) in. dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GSK3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GS 3 inhibitor only, following treatment with (+)-terpinen-4-ol at difference concentrations, ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 4 0nm.

Figure 7(a) is a graphical representatton showin the effect of (±)-terpinen-4-ol at difference concentrations on Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GS 3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a. GSK3 inhibitor only, ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nni,

Figure 7(b) is a graphical .representation showing the relative difference i Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity (expressed as a percentage) in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GSK.3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GSK3 inhibitor .only, following treatment with (±)-terpinen-4-oi at difference concentrations. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 4 0nm, Figure 8(a) is a graphical representation showing the effect of piperitone at difference concentrations on Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GS 3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GS 3 inhibitor only. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nm. Figure 8(b) is a graphical, representation showing the relative difference in ^' Alkaline

Phosphatase (ALP) activity (expressed as a percentage) in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GS 3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GSK3 inhibitor only, following treatment with piperitone at difference concentrations. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 4 0nm.

Figure 9(a) is a graphical representation showing the effect of minoxidil at difference concentrations on Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity in dermai papilla (DP) cell cultured in the presence of: (i) a GS 3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GSK ^' 3 inhibitor only. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nm.

Figure 9(b) is a graphical representation showing the relative difference in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity (expressed as a percentage) in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GSK3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GS 3 inhibitor only, following treatment with minoxidil at difference concentrations. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nm. Figure 10(a) is a graphical representation showing the effect of an essential oi from Eucalyptus dives at difference concentrations on Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity in dermal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GSK3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GS 3 inhibitor only. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 4 0nm.

Figure 10(b) is a graphical representation showing the relative difference in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity (expressed as a percentage) in dennal papilla (DP) cells cultured in the presence of: (i) a GSK3 inhibitor and FGF-5 or (ii) a GS 3 inhibitor only, following treatment with an essential oil from Eucalyptus dims at difference concentrations. ALP activity was determined by measuring absorbance at 490nm.

Figure 1 1 is a graphical representation of the Hamilton-Norwood Scale as used t assess male pattern, baldness.

Figure 12. is a graphical representation of the Lugwig Scale as used to assess female pattern baldness.

Figure 13 is a graphical representation showing the percentage of subjects receiving the Placebo and Test formulations who perceived a visual improvement in hair volume at days 7 and 14 of trial.

Figure 1.4 is a graphical representation showing the percentage of subjects receiving the Placebo and Test formulations who perceived a visual reduction in hair loss at days 7 and 14 of trial.

Figure 5 is a graphical, representation showing the percentage of subject receiving the Placebo and Test formulations who perceived that their hair was stronger at day s 7 and 1 of trial. Figure .16 is a graphical representation showing the percentage of subjects receiving the Placebo and Test formulations who perceived that their hair was thicker at days 7 and 14 of trial. Figure 17 is a graphical representation showing the percentage of subjects receiving the Placebo and Test formulations who perceived that the respective treatment resulted in a reduction in hair Fall at days 7 and 14 of the trial

Figure 18 is a graphical representation showing the percentage of subjects receiving the Placebo and Test formulations who perceived thai their hair had. improved density at days 7 and 14 of the .trial.

Figure 19 is a graphical representation showing the percentage of subjects receiving the Placebo and Test formulations who perceived that the respective treatment resulted in a strengthening of fine hair at days 7 and 14 of the trial.

Figure 20 is a graphical representation showing hair shaft elongation (mm) over time for hair murine vibrissae follicles cultured in the presence and absence of exogenous FGF-5.

Figure 21 is a graphical representation showing rate of hai shaft elongation over time (measured as percentage growth relative to day 1) for hair murine vibrissae follicles cultured in the presence and absence of exogenous FGF-S.

Figure 22 is a graphical representation showing hair shaft, elongation over time (measured as a percentage of growth relative to day 1) for hair murine vibrissae follicles cultured, in .the presence and absence of iperitone.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE IN VENTION

Monoterpenoids

The present invention provide topical formulations comprising monoterpenoid compounds which are capable of reducing fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5)-dependent signallin in a hair follicle: cell o part thereof. The term, "moiioteipeiioid" or "monoterpeii id compound" shall be taken to mean a .hydrocarbon compound having a mosoterpene skeleton formed from two isaprene units £&, have the molecular foramia CjoH-½.. which, has undergone biochemical modifications, such as oxidation or rearrangement. Monoterpeaoids may be acyclic, monocyclic- or -tricyclic. As use throughout this specification, the term ^monoterpenoid compound" shall be understood to include monoterpenokis, enandomer of monoterpenoids and monoterpenoM esters with a earboxylie acid, Preferably, the monoterpenoid compound of the invention is C-iQ-monoterpenoid, or an enantiomer thereof or an ester thereof with a carboxylic acid, of formula (I):

formula (I)

wherein:

j is hydrogen, hydroxy! or oxygen;

R ₂ is absent or hydrogen or hydroxyl;

R ₃ ½ CH3;

X is CH2CH2 or CHOHGH2 and X and Y together form a single bond within a

6-membered ring;

Y is CH ₂ when X is CH ₃ or CH3OH, or

CH or COH when X is <¾<¾ or CHOHC¾; and

Z is a saturated or unsaturated C ₂ -C5 alfcyl or alkyl ester. Fo example, the C -nwnocerpetioid may b selected from the group consisting of 3- Methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en- l-one (piperitone), l-Isopropyi-4-ttiethyl-3- cyelohexen- 1 -ol (teipinen- ~oi), 2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexen- 1 ~yl)-2-propanol (alpha- terpineot), 2-Meihyl-5-( -methylefhenyl)-2-cyciohexen-l-ol (caryeol), -6-Isopropy1~3- metoyl-2-eyeIohexer l -one (3-cafyomenthenone); and 3,7-Diraetbyl-l,6-octadien-3-ol (linalooi). Preferably, the Cio-monoteipenoid is l-isopropyl-4-methyi-3-cyelohexen-l- ol (te.rpinen-4-ol) or Methyi-6-(propa.n-2-yl)cyciohex-2-en-l-orie (piperitone). More preferably, the Cio-wonotetpeiioid is Methy1r6-(ptt^n _^ 2-yl)cyclohex-2>«ii -eae- (piperttone).

In another example, the earboxylic acid nionoester of a Cio-monotetpenoid of formula (I) may be a nionoester with a carboxyhc acid selected from acetic acid, propionic acid and formic acid. Preferably, the earboxylic acid is acetic acid. For example, a Cjo- monoterpenoid earboxylic acid ester ma be selected from the group consisting of (2^B)-3,7-Dimethy.l-2,6-octadiew-l-yl acetate (geranyl acetate), 3 7-Dirnethyl-1.,6- octadien-3-yl acetate (linalyl acetate); 2-(4-Methyl-3~cy£lohexeH-l -)4)-2-propanyl acetate (terpinyl acetate); and 5-Isoproperiyl-2-niethyl-2-cyclohexen-l-yl acetate (carvyi acetate). In another example, the et anttomer of a formul (!) may be selected from the group consisting of ( ?)-l-IsQpiOpyl-4-methyl-3-cyelohexen-l-ol [(-)- terpinen-4--orj, (i )-l -l.sopfopyl-4-methyl-3-eyclohexe«-.i-oi (+)-terpmen-4.olj, 2- [X ?)-4-Meihyleyclohex>-3~en-l-yljpropaii-2~ol | ^" (+)-alph ^' a-terpineol ^' j, (6ii)-3-methyl-6- {propan-2-yt)cyek)hex-2-en-l-oiie or (6-?) sopropyi-3-methyl-2-cyclohcxen-l-one {(-)- piperitone], ( )-3-Methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-l-one [(+)-piperitone], (3$)- 3.,7-Dimethyl-l ,6-octadien-3-ol !.(+)-Linalooll, (3R)~ 3 -Dimethyl-l,6-oetadien-3-oI l ^' (-)-Unalool], (./ ? _. , 5/?)-2-Methyl-5-(:l -methylethsnyl)-2-eyelohexen-l -ol [(-)- is- carveol ] , ( IS, 55)-2-Methy 1 -5- ( 1 -methyleth ^' enyl)-2-c ye ohexen- 1 -ol

(¾5S')-2-Methyl-5-(l -methylethenyl)-2-cyelohexen-l -ol [(+)-mw-carveol], and (i^,5i? 2-Methyl"5 lHmeihylethenyl 2-cyclohexen-l-ol l ^' (-)-irani- ;arveol], Certain morsoterperioids and carhoxyhe acid es¾ers thereof .may contain chiral centres, if is to be understood, that both raeemie and diasteronieric mixtures, as well as the individual optical isomers, isolated or synthesized which are substantially free of their enantiomeric or diastereomeric partners, are within the scope of the inve t on, Raeemic mixtures ma be separated into their individual substantially optically pure isomers through well- known techniques, such as she separation of diastereomerk salts formed with optically active adjuncts e.,q,-., acids or bases followed by conversion back to the- optically active $ubsianc$$. The desired optical is mer may be synthesized by means of siereospeeifle reactions, beginning with the a pro riate stereoisomer of the desired starting material

Monoterpetioid compounds which are capable of reducing fibroblast growth factor 5 {FGF5)-dependent. signalling in a hair follicle cell or part thereof may be identified by any method known in the art for doing so. For example, such compounds may be identified by performing an Alkaline Phosphatase Dermal Papilla (ALP-DP) cell assay as described in WO2013/1 5 17. Alternatively, or in addition, a monoterpenoid compound may be screened by one or more of the assays exemplified herein to determine whether or not it is capable of reducing FGF3 -dependent signalling.

For example, a Cjo-moiioterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof useful in a topical formulation of the invention will reduce or inhibit FGF-5 activity in the hair follicle or part thereof by about 1.0-90% or 20-90% or 30-90% or 40-90% or 50-90% or 60-90% or 70-90% or 80-90% or 10-80% or 20-80% or 30-80% or 40-80% or 50-80% or 60- 80% or 70-80% or 10-70% or 20-70% or 30-70% or 40-70% or 50-70 or 60-70% or 10-60% or 20-60% or 30-60% or 40-60% or 50-60% or 10-50% or 20-50% or 30-50% or 40-50 or 10-40% or 20-40% or 30-40% or 10-30% or 20-30%, Alternatively, or in addition, a Cio-monoferpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof useful in. a topical formulation of the invention will reduce or inhibit FGF-5 activity in the hair follicle or part by at least 10% or at least 20% or at least 30% or at least 40% or at least 50% or at least 60% or at least 70 or at least 80% or at least 90%. Alternatively, or in addition, a Curinonoterpenoid or ester or efiantiomer thereof useful in a topical formulation of the invention will reduce or inhibit FGF-5 binding to a cognate fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) in the hair follicle or part thereof. For example, a Cjo-monoterperioid or ester or enantiomer thereof useful in a topical formulation of the invention will reduce or inhibit. FGF-5 binding to fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFRl) by about 10-90% or 20-90% or 30-90% or 40-90% or 50- 90% or 60-90% or 70-90% or 80-90% or 10-80% or 20-80% or 30-80% or 40-80% or 50-80% or 60-80% or 70-80% or 10-70% or 20-70% or 30-70% or 40-70% or 50-70% or 60-70% or 10-60% or 20-60% or 30-60% or 40-60% or 50-60% or 10-50% or 20- 50% or 30-50% or 40-50% or 10-40% or 20-40% or 30-40% or 10-30% or 20-30%. Alternatively, or in addition, a Cio-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof useful in a topical, formulation of the invention will reduce or inhibit FGF-5 binding to FGFR 1 by at least 10% or at least 20% or at least 30% or at least 40% or at least 50% or at least 60% or at least 70% or at least 80% or at least 90%. The ability of a C _ia - monoterpenoid o ester or eiurntiomer thereof to reduce binding of FGF-5 to FGFRl may be determined by a reduction in viability of a BaF3 cell expressing FGFRl, wherein the BaF3 cell is dependent on, FGF-5 signalling for viability.

Sources of monoterpenokts and enant mers and carhoxy!k acid esters thereof The monoterpenoid compounds and/or enantiamers thereof and or carboxy!ie acid ester thereof may be produced in microbial, yeast and/or plant cell culture systems known in th art, including microbial, yeast and/or plant cell culture systems which, have been, metabotieally engineered to increase synthesis/production of ntonoterpenoids. See e.g., WO2011123576; Graver et a.L, Hani Ceil, Tissue ά Organ Culture, 108(2):323-331, 2012; Reiling et at, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 87(2):200-212, 2004; Albrecht et al., Biotechnology Letters 21:791-795, 1999.

Alternatively, the monoterpenoid compounds and/or enantiomers thereof and/or carboxylic acid esters thereof may be synthetic compounds. Synthetic monoterpenoid compounds are well known in the art and are readily available from, a variet of commercial sources. For example, a topical formulation of the invention may consist of or comprise a fragrance oil or perfume oil or perfume derived from a fragrance oil or a perfume oil.

Alternatively, the monoter enoid compounds and/or enatitiorners thereof and/or earboxylic acid esters thereof may be natural compounds.

Essential oils

The raonoterpenoids and/or enantiomers thereof and/or carboxytic acid esters thereof may be in the form of a natural extract, or comprise a natural extract, such as essential oil or a perfume derived from an essential oil. See e.g., Table 1 below:

Table i.

Conveniently, an essential oil will be prepared from a plant source that provides an active monoterpenoid at a concentration sufficient to perform, the invention, preferably without a need for any concentration of the oil and/or separation of enantiomeric forms. Techniques for extracting essential oils from natural materials, such as from plants, algae, fungi and yeast, are known and described in the ait. A preferred method of extracting essential oils from natural materials in accordance with the present invention is distillation, such as by steam distillation or water distillation (also known as ''hydrodistillation''),

In steam distillation, the natural material from which the essential oil is to be extracted, such as plant foliage, bark or twigs etc., is introduced into a distilling chamber through which steam is to be passed. Typically, the distilling chamber is configured to support the na tural m aterial in a manner whi ch exposes the oi l -ri ch areas of the m aterial to steam when passed through the chamber. I one example, th natural material i suspended or held above water contained in the distilling chamber such that when the water is boiled, "wet steam" produced therefrom rises and contacts the essential oil containing natural material. In another example, steam is produced, in a boiler and pumped into the distilling chamber containing the natural material from which the oil is to be extracted. This is sometime referred to a "dry steam". In either case, steam is typically generated wit a temperature between 100-1Q5°C and passed through the distilling chamber containing the essential oil-containin material. As the steam, contacts the natural material, the cells and vesicles containing essential oils are- disrupted and the essential oils are released in the form of vapour. The vapour flow of essential oil and steam is typically directed to a: condenser unit in which the vapour is condensed e.g., by a water cooled jacket surrounding the condenser unit, to form a liquid distillate having an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The liquid distillate is directed into a collection vessel and the essential oil (oil phase) is separated from the hydrosol or aqueous portion (aqueous phase) according to the relative specific densities. The essential oil obtained from the distillate may be collected and used in accordance with the invention. Although specific reference is made herein to a steam distillation process, it is to be understood/that any extraction process that allows for the separation and collection of essential oils from the water soluble components and starting materials e.g. leaves, twigs, sticks, bark, roots, etc., can be used according to the present invention.

Examples .of other extraction processes include direct ''hydrodistiilation" in which the natural material is boiled i an aqueous solution and the vapors produced: therefrom are collected and condensed to produce a distillate from which the essential oil may be separated. Other extraction processes that involve partial refluxi g, solvent, extraction and chromatography to remove essential oils are also contemplated for use in the' present invention. For example, physical processes for the isolation of monoterpenoid compounds from, naturally-occurring materials, including distillation, solvent extraction, and chromatography are described in Ziegler and Ziegler, Flavourings: production, compositions, applications, regulations, l ^sl Ed. Wiley-VCH, Weirmeim, Germany.

A preferred essential oil will provide an effective amount of an active monoterpenoid. or enantiomer or earboxyisc acid derivative in downstream processing, such as to produce a perfume or other formulation of the invention, or to substantially purify the compound for other formulations, disclosed herein.

Preferred topical formulations of the invention comprise an essential oil or perfume comprising piperitone or enantiomer thereof in an amount useful for performing the invention. For example, the working examples hereof demonstrate that piperitone elicits high alkaline phosphatase activity in dermal papillae. Accordingly, the essential oils of Eucalyptus dives and/or Cymhopogon ψρ. and/or lemon gras and/or Artemisia deserti krasch and/br Mentha spp. , and perfumes and other topical formulations of the invention derived there from are useful in performing the invention. Other preferred topical formulations of the invention com prise an essential oil comprising terpinen-4-ol or enantiomer thereof, such as (-)-terpinen-4~ol, in amount(s) useful for performing the invention. For example, the working examples hereof demonstrate that (-)-terpine«-4-ol elicits high alkaline phosphatase activity in dermal papillae and also has high FGF-5 inhibitory activity,- Aecordingly, the essential oils of Eucalyptus dives and/or tea tree and/or sweet marjoram, and perfumes and other topical formulations of the invention derived there from are useful in performin the i vention.

Particularly preferred topical, formulations of the invention comprise an essential oil comprising piperitone or enantiomer thereof and/or terpinen-4-ol or enantiomer thereof, such as, for example piperitone and/or (-)-teipinen-4-ol, in amount(s) useful for performing the invention. For example, an essential oil from Eucalyptus dives is a suitable source of both and both piperitone and (-)-terpinen-4-oi in amounts for use in performing the invention. The essential oil of E. dives is particularly preferred for performing the invention because that oil has a high content of both piperitone and (·· )·· terpinen-4-ol and because, as demonstrated herein, (i) piperitone and (-J-terpinen-4-ol each elicit higher alkaline phosphatase activity in dermal papillae than a raeemic mixture of terpinen-4-ol or (+)~Teipine!i-4-oi, and (ii) the (-)-te.rpmen~4-ol enantiomer has higher FGF-5 inhibitory activity than (+)-terpinen-4-ol. Accordingly, the E. dives essential oil provides an advantage in having both piperitone and (-)-terpine.n-4-ol relative to essential oils that have predominantly {+)-terpinen-4-ol with little or no measurable piperitone such as tea tree or. sweet marjoram or lavender, or essential oils that have high levels of piperi tone with little or no measurable (- terpmen-4~ol such as the essential oils from Cymhopogon spp or Artemisia deserti krasch or Mentha spp. Thus, the essential oils of tea tree, sweet, marjoram, lavender, Cymbopogon spp., Artemisia deserti krasch or Mentha spp. are less desirable in some emhdoments than the essential, oil of E. dives.

The relative amounts of different monoterpenoids, enantiomers and carboxylie acid derivatives that are active in performing this inventio may be the same in an essential oil as in a plant extract from which the essential oil. is deri ved, or those relative amounts may be different _* The skilled artisan will also b aware that the concentration of a given monoterpenoid compound may vary between different plant extracts, Notwithstanding these variables, it is within the skill of such a person to produce an essential oil having a suitable amount of an active monoterpenoid, enantiomer or earboxylic acid derivative, or suitable amounts of different active monoterpenoids, enantiomers or carboxylic acid derivatives. In this respect, the concentration of a given synthetic monoterpenoid and/or enantiomer and/or carboxylic acid ester in an essential oil or fragrance oil or perfume may be determined without undue burden. For example* as described herein above, headspaee sampling permits analysis and quantitation of an amount of constituent monoterpenoid compound(s) and/or enantiomer(s) thereof and/or carboxylic acid ester(s) thereof hy gas chromatography (GC) and/or mass spectrometry (MS) proeesses. Such analysis of oil and/or perfume samples permits determination of an amount of. monoterpenoid and/or enantiomer and/or carboxylic acid ester in an oil or perfume or powder produced therefrom on either a weight basis e.g.,. weight of the activ compound relative t weight of powder or dried oil, or alternati ely on a volume basis e.g., weight of active compound per unit volume of oil or perfume. Knowledge of a volume of oil from which a powder is obtained also permi ts calculation of an amount of active monoterpenoid and/or enantiomer and/or carboxylic acid ester on a volume basis e.g., weight of active compound per unit volume of oil or perfume. Knowledge of an amount of plant material that produced an essential oil from which analysed samples were taken also permits determination of an. amount of monoterpenoid and/or .enantiomer and/or e&rhoxylic aeid ester on a weight basis e.g., weight of. the active compound per gram dried weight of plant material. The weight of monoterpenoid and/or enantiomer and/or carboxylic acid ester in an oil or perfume may also be known or readily derived, such as when the oil is prepared using purified compounds or starting material having a known concentration of the active compound(s), to facilitate determinatio of compound concentrations in the topical formulation. Depending upon the concentration of active eornpoundC.s) in a synthetic preparation, a fragrance oil having a suitable concentration of one or more non-volatile active compounds is prepared readily by evaporation. A fragrance oil having a suitable concentration of one or more active compounds i also prepared readil by dilution using ethanol or other suitable diluent known i« the art.

Combinations of oils are especially preferred when it desirable to combine active monoterpenaids or enantiomers or earboxylie acid esters thereof, which are not each represented in sufficiently-high concentrations in a single oil to have a cosmetic or therapeutic effect, or that are not each present in a single oil in amounts that are processed conveniently without combination. The skilled artisan will be aware that it is possible to combine monoterpenoids and/or enantiomers and/or earboxylie acid esters thereof that are active in performing the invention by combining one or more perfume oils and/or One .or more essential oils to achieve optimum concentrations of active compounds as determined by the activity profile(s) of the constituents as described herein.

Perfumes

In another preferred example, the topical formulation of the invention consists of or comprises a perfume derived from a fragrance oil or perfume oil or essential oil or combination thereof. The perfume may comprise one oil, such as one essential oil or one fragrance oil, or it may comprise combination of different oils, including a combination, of essential oils, a combinatio of fragrance oils, or a combination of both essential oils and fragrance oils.

A perfume may be classified as "parfiim" and comprise an amount of oil in a range from about 15% to about 25% by volume, including 1.5% or 16% or 17% or 18% or 19% or 20% or 21 % or 22%. or 23% or 24% or 25% oil by volume, in aqueou solution such as ethanol and/or water, Alternatively, a perfume may be classified as "soie de parfjum" and comprise an amount of oil in a range from, about 15% to about 18% by volume, including 1 % or 16% or 17% or 18% oil by volume, in aqueous solution such as ethanol and/or water. Alternatively, a perfume ma be cl ssified as "eau" and comprise an amount of oil in a range not exceeding about 15% b volume, including up to 1 % or up to 2% or up to 3% or up to 4% or up to 5% or up to 6% or u to 7% or up to 8% or up to 9% or up to 10% or u to 1.1% or up to 12% or up to 13% or u to 14% or u to .15% oil by volume, in aqueous solution such as ethanol and/or water. For example, within such a range of concentration values, a perfume classified as "can fraiche" may comprise about 3 or less oil by volume, a perfume classified as "eau de cologne" ma comprise about 2% to about 5% oil by volume, a perfume classified, as. "eau de toilette may comprise about 4% to about 10% oil. by volume,: and a perfume classified as "eau de parfum" may comprise about 8% to about. 15% oil.

In a preferred example, the topical formulation of the present invention is a an eau comprising one or more monoterpenoid of the invention in aqueous ethanol solution, e.g., eau fraiche or eau de cologne or eau de toilette or eau de parfum, and more preferably, an eau fraiche or eau de eologfle or eau de toilette.

An exemplary eau fraiche of the invention will comprise not more than 3% by volume of an essential oil, such as an. essential, oil from E. dives and/or an. essential oil Cymbopogon spp and/or an essential oil from Artemisia deserti krasch and/or an essential oil from a plant of the Mentha genus and/or an essential oil of tea tree and/or an essential oil of sweet marjoram. Such a perfume will comprise at least effective amounts of piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-piperitone or (+)-piperitone and terpinen-4-ol or enantiomer thereof such a i-Herpinen-4-ol piperitone or enantiomer thereof. Alternatively, an exemplary eau fraiche of the invention will comprise not more than 3% by volume of fragrance oil comprising piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (^-piperitone or (+)-piperitone and not more man 3% by volume of terpinea-4- ol or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-terpi.nen-4-oi. Alternatively, an exemplary eau fraiche of the invention will comprise not more than 3% by Volume of fragrance oil comprising piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-piperitone or (+)-piperitone and/or a fragrance oil comprising not more than 3% by volume of tetpinen-4-ol or enantiomer thereof such as (- -terpinen-4-ol. As used herein, the ter "not more than 3% ^,! includes 0.01% of.0.05% or .1% or 0.15% or 0,2% or 0,25% or 0.3% or 0.35% or 0.4% or 0.45% or 0,5% or 0.55% or 0.6% or 0.65% or 0.7% or 0.75% or 0.8% or 0.85% or 0.9% or 0.95% or 1.0% or 1.1% or 1.2% or 1.3% or 1.4% or 1.5% or 1.6 or .1.7% or .1.8% or 1.9% or 2.0% or 2.1% or 2.2% or 2.3% or 2,4% or 2.5 or 2.6% or 2.7% or 2,8% .or 2.9% or 2,01% or 2.92% or 2,93% or 2.94% or 2,95% or 2.96% or 2.97% or 2.98% or 2.99%.

An exemplary eau de cologne of the invention will comprise not Jess than 2% by volume and not more than 5% by volume of an essential oil, such as an essential oil from E. dives and/or an essential oil Cymbopogon spp and/or an essential oil from Artemisia deserti krasch and/or an essential oil from a plant of the Mentha genus and/or an essential oil of tea tree and/or an essential oil of sweet marjoram. Such a perfume will comprise at least effective amount of piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-piperitone of (+)-piperitone and terpinen-4-of or enantiomer thereof such as (~)-terpinen-4-oI piperitone or enantiomer thereof. Altefnattvely, an exemplary eau fraiehe of the invention will comprise not less than 2% by volume and not more than 5% by volume of fragrance oil comprising piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (-).- piperitone or (+)-piperito.ne in combination with not less than 2% by volume and not more tha 5% by volume of ierpme.n-4-ol or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-terpine.n-4- ol. Alternatively, an exemplary eau fraiehe of the invention will comprise not less than 2% b volume and not more than 5% by volume of fragrance oil comprising piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-pi.peritone or {+)-pipe.ritone and/or a fragrance oil comprising not less than 2% by volume and not more than 5% by volume of terpinen~4- ol or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-terpmen-4-oL As used herein, the term '''not less than 2% and not more than 5%'" includes 2.0% or 2.1% or 2.2% or 2.3% or 2.4% or 2,5% or 2,6% or 2.7% or 2.8% or 2.9% or 3.0% or 3.1% or 3.2% or 3.3% or 3.4% or 3.5% or 3,6% or 3.7% or 3.8% or 3.9% or 4.0% or 4.1% or 4.2% or 4.3% or 4.4% or 4,5% or 4,6 or 4.7% or 4,8% or 4.9% or 4.91% or 4.92% or 4.93% or 4.94% or 4.95 or 4.96% or 4.97% or 4.98% or 4.99% or 5%, An exemplary eau de toilette of the invention will comprise not less than 4% by volume and not more than 10% by volume of an essential, oil, such as an essential oil from E. dives and/or an essential oil Cymbop gon spp and/or an essential oil from Artemisia deserti krmch and/or an. essential oil. from, a plant of the Mentha genus and/or an essential oil of tea tree and/or an essential oil of sweet marjoram Such a perfume will comprise at least effective amounts of piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (-}- piperitone or (+)-pi peri tone and terpi«en-4-ol or enantiomer thereof such as (-)- terpinen-4-ol piperitone or enantiomer thereof _* Alternatively, an exemplary eau fraiche of the invention will comprise not less than 4% by volume and not more than 10% by volume of fragrance oil comprising piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (-)- piperitone or (+)-piperitone in combination with not less than 4% by volume and not more than 10% by volume of terpinen-4-ol or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-terpinen- 4-ol. Alternati ely, an _. exemplary eau. fraiche of the invention will, comprise not less than 4% by volume and not more than 10% by volume of fragrance oil comprisin piperitone or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-piperitone or (+)-pt peri tone and/or a fragrance oil comprising not less than 4%' by volume and not more than 10% by volume of terpinen-4-o! or enantiomer thereof such as (-)-terpmen-4-oL As used herein, the term "not less than 4 and not more than 10%" includes 4.0% or 4.1 % or 4.2% or 4,3% or 4.4% or 4.5% or 4,6% or 4.7% or 4.8% or 4,9% or 5.0% or 5.1 % or 5.2% or 5,3% or 5.4% or 5.5% or 5.6% or 5.7% or 5.8% or 5.9% or 6.0% or 6.1% or 6,2% or 6.3 or 6.4% or 6.5% or 6.6% or 6.7% or 6.8% or 6.9% or 7.0% or 7.1% or 7.2% or 7.3% or 7.4% or 7,5% or 7,6% or 7.7% or 7.8% or 7.9% or 8.0% or 8.1% or 8.2% or 8.3% or 8.4% or 8.5% or 8.6% or 8.7% or 8.8% or 8,9% or 9.0% or 9.1% or 9.2% or 9.3% or 9.4% or 9.5% or 9.6% or 9.7% or 9.8% or 9.9% or 10.0%.

Formulations

A nionoterpen id or enantiomer or carhoxylic acid derivative thereof described according to any example hereof may be formulated in any form used in the pharmaceutical, quasi-drug, or cosmetic field, suitable for topical administration to a human o mammal. Conveniently, topical formulations of the invention, including pharmaceutical and cosmetic forms, are prepared by dilution of an essential oil or substantially -purified compound. Such pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations include essential oils, perfume oils, perfumes, ointments,, liniments, creams, shampoos, lotions, pastes, jellies, sprays, aerosols, or i patches or impregnated dressings. For example, the topical formulation may be a product for preventing and/or treating hair loss, a product for growing hair, a hair or scalp cosmetic (e.g. shampoo, hair conditioner, scalp lotion, scalp cream, hair tonic, etc.), a skineare product (e.g. lotion, cream, face cream, face lotion, milk, pack, liquid facial, wash, soap, etc.), a body care product (e.g. body cream, body lotion, soap, liquid wash, hath additive, etc.), a UV protective agent (e.g. sun block, sunscreen lotion, tanning oil, etc.), or a cosmetic: (e.g. eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, cream, lotion, etc). The term "ointment" embraces formulations (including creams) havin oleaginous, water-soluble and emulsion-type bases, e.g., petrolatum, lanolin, polyethylene glycols, as well as mixtures thereof. These may he applied directly to the skin, or an area of dermis comprising hair follicles.

In producing a formulation of the invention, an essential oil or perfume oil or perfume, or one or more isolated active monoterpenoid and/or enantiomers thereof and/or carhoxylic acid esters thereof is/are presented in an amount suitable for performing the invention i.e., producing an efficacious result in a cosmetic or therapeutic context described herein. The amount may vary depending on the nature of the formulation, the purpose, and the duration of treatment or cosmetic application,

In one example, a concentration of each active Cj _. a-monoterpen.otd or ester or enantiomer thereof i an amount that is present in an essential oil having the desired cosmetic or therapeutic activity, prepared by conventional procedures for a plant material that -produces the active compound as a secondary metabolite. Preferred formulations comprise essential oils described herein, including essential oil from E, dives and/or a essential oil Cymbopogon spp and/or an. essential oil fro Artemisia d serti krmch and/or an essential oil from a plant of the Mentha genus and/or an essential oil of tea tree and/or an essential oil of sweet marjoram. Particularly preferred formulations comprise essential oil from E. dives. Alternatively, a concentration of each active Ci -monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof is an amount that is present in a combination of such essential, oils e.g., essential oil from E, dives in combination with an essential oil from tea tree and/or an essential oil of sweet marjoram. Conveniently, the essential oil is not processed to concentrate the active agent(s), but comprises the active agent(s) in sufficient concentration(s) to provide for use of the essential oil in an undiluted form, or diluted during downstream processing using an aqueous solvent suitable for topical use, e.g., ethanol in water, to an effective concentration of the active- agent(s). One or more carriers, excipients, emollients, diluents, fillers, dispersants, stabilisers, preservatives, emulsifying agents, solubtlizing agents, anti-crystallization agents, surfactants, cosmetic components, or adjunctive agents, may be added to an essential oil provided that the final concentration of each active Cm-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof is an amount having the desired cosmetic or therapeutic activity.

In the case of a perfume deri ved .from, an essential, oil, the concentration of the active C-io-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof is in an amount that ensures classification of the formulation a a perfume a described, with or without additional carriers, excipients, emollients, diluents, fillers, dispersants, stabilisers, preservatives, emulsifying agents, solubilizing agents, anti-crystallization agents, surfactants, cosmetic components, or adjunctive agents. For example, the essential oil(s) described according to any example hereof is(are) diluted in aqueous ethanol (up to about 50% (v/v) including 10% (v/v) or 20% (v v) or 30% (v/v) or 40% (v/v) or 50 (v/v) ethanol solution) to provide a final, concentration of compound having the desired activity and desired concentration of essential oil. In another example, the essential, oil as described according to any example hereof may be diluted in aqueou ethanol up to about 70 (v/v), including 10% (v/v) or 20% (v/v) or 30% (v/v) or 40% (v/v) or 50%. (v/v) or 60 (v/v) or 70%(v/v). In another example, the or each Curmonoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof, or a perfume oil comprising same, as described according to any example hereof may he diluted in aqueous ethaTiol up to about 70% (w/v), including 10% (w/v) or 20% (w/v) or 30% (w/v) or 40% (w/v) or 50% (w/v) or 60% (w/v) or 70%(w/v). In yet another example, the or each Cio-monotetpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof, or a perfume oil comprising same, as described according to any example hereof may he diluted in aqueous ethanol up to about 70% (w/w), including 10% (w/w) or 20% (w/w) or 30% (w/w) or 40% (w/w) or 50% (w/w) or 60% (w/w) or 70%{w/w).

In the case of a perfume oil or perfume derived therefrom, or other topical formulation comprising substantially purified Cio-nionoterpenoids or esters or enantiomers thereof, the concentration of each isolated active Ci -monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof is formulated in an amount consistent with the activity profile of that compound, with or without additional earners, excipients. emollients, diluents, fillers, dispersants, stabilisers, preservatives, emulsifyin agents, solubifizing agents, anti- .crystallization agents, surfactants _. ,, cosmetic components, or adjunctive agents. For example, each Cio-monotetpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof, or a perfume oil comprising same, as described according to any example hereof is diluted in aqueous ethanol (up to about 50% (v/v) including 10% (v/v) or 20%? (v/v) or 30% (v/v) or 40% (v/v) or 50% (v/v) ethanol solution _. ) to provide a final concentration of compound having the desired activity. This ensures the desired cosmetic or therapeutic activity. In another example, the or each Cio-monotei enQid or ester or enantiomer thereof, or a perfume oil comprising same, as described- according to any example hereof may be diluted in aqueous ethanol up to about 70% (v/v).,. including 10% (v/v) or 20% (v/v) or 30% (v/v) or 40% (v/v) or 50% (v/v _. ) or 60% (v/v) or 70%(v/v). In another example, the or each Cie-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof, or a perfume oil comprising same, as described according to any example hereof ma be diluted in aqueou ethanol up to about 70% (w/v), including 10% (w/v) or 20 (w/v) or 30% (w/v) or 40% (w/v) or 50% (w/v) or 60% (w/v) or 70%(w/v). In yet another example, the or each Cio-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof, or a perfume oil comprising same, as described according to any example hereof may be diluted in aqueous eth nol up to about 70% (w/w), including 10% (w/w) or 20% (w/w) or 30% (w/w) or 40% (w/w) or 50%· (w/w) or 60% (w/w) or 70% (w/w).

^' The concentration of raonoterpenotd compound in a formulation may vary depending upon a range of parameters e.g„ including whether or not the formulation is for prevention or tiierapy, the site to which the topical formulation is to be applied, the half -life of the monoterpeuoid compound following administration of the formulation, the age, sex and weight of the subject to which the formulation is to be applied, and type of hair loss condition, if any, to which the subject is predispose or which is to be treated.

Standard procedures are employed to prepare the topical formulations, especially once an oil or paste or powder comprising the active eompound(s) has been prepared. See, e.g., Hardman, et ai. (2001) Goodman and Oilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, McGraw-Hill, New York, N.Y.: Gennaro (2000) Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy,. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, New York, N.Y.; Avis, et al. (eds.) (1993) Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Parenteral Medications, Marcel Dekker, NY; Lieberman, et al, (eds.) (1990) Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Tablets, Marcel Dekker, NY; Lieberman, et ai. (eds.) (1990) Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms ^* Disperse Systems, Marcel Dekker, NY; Weiner and Kotkoskie (2000) Excipient Toxicity and Safety, Marcel ^' Dekker, Inc., New York, M.Y.).

Fo example, the topical formulations may include one or more carders, excipients or emollients suitable for topical administration e.g., such as to the dermis or skin of a subject.

Escipients will typically be included to improve solubility and/or bioadhesion. Suitable excipients include solvents, co-solvents, emulsifiers, plasticizers, surfactants, thickeners, pH modifiers, emollients, antioxidants, and chelating agents, wetting agents, and wate absorbing agents. Formulations may also include one or more additi es, for example, dyes, colored pigments, pearlescent agents, deodorizers, and odor maskers. Diluents or tillers increase the bulk of a solid dosage form so that a practical size is provided for compression of tablets or formation of beads and granules. Suitable diluents .include, but are not limited to dtcalcium phosphate dihydrate, calcium sulfate, lactose, sucrose, manmtol, sorbitol, cellulose, microcrysta.Uine cellulose, kaolin, sodium chloride, .dry starch, hydroiyzed starches, pregelatinized starch, silicone dioxide, titanium oxide, magnesium aluminum silicate and powdered sugar.

For topical use on the skin and the scalp, the formulation may comprise ointments, creams, liniments or patches as a carrier. These topical formulations may or may not contain preservatives, depending on the dispenser and nature of use. Suitable preservatives are described above. Various matrices for slow release delivery may also be used. Fo topical use on the eyelids or eyebrows, the monoterpenotd or enantiomer. or carboxylic acid derivative compound(s) may be formulated in aqueous alcohol solutions, creams, ointments or oils exhibiting physiologically acceptable osmolality by addition of pharmacologically acceptable buffers and salts. Such topical formulations may or may not, depending on the dispenser, contain preservatives such as henzalkonium chloride, ehlorhexidine, chlorobutanol , parahydimybenzoic acid and phenylmereurie salts such, as nitrate, chloride, acetate, and borate, or antioxidants, as well as additives lik EDTA, sorbitol, boric acid etc. as additives. Furthermore, particularly aqueous solutions may contain viscosity increasing agents such as polysaccharides e.g., methyieellulose, mucopolysaccharides, e.g., hyaluronic acid and chondroinn sulfate, or polyaicohol e.g., polyvinylaleohoL Various slow releasing gels and matrices may also be employed as well as soluble and insoluble ocular inserts, for instance, based on substances forming in-situ gels. Depending o the actual formulation and specific mqnoterpenoid compound to be used, various amounts of the moiioterpenoid compound and different dose regimens may be employed. Particularly preferred topical formulations are essential oils, perfume oils, or perfumes. Topical formulations may also comprise on or more dispersants e.g., phosphate- buffered saline (PBS), saline, glucose, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyethylene gly l (PEG), and hydroxypropylmethylcelliilose (HPMC).

Topical fomiulations may or may not contain stabilisers and/or prescxvatives to inhibit or retard drug decomposition reactions e.g., by oxidation of bacterial action, depending on the dispenser and nature of use. Such preservatives include E216, B218, chlorobutanol heirahydrate, methyl-, propyl-, or butyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid, betain, chlorhexidine, benzalkoniutn chloride, and the like.

Topical formulations of the invention may also comprise an emulsifying/soluhilizing component comprising one or more of metallic aikyl sulfate, quaternary ammonium compounds, salts of fatty acids, sulfosuccinates, taurates, amino aeids, lauroyl macrogol glycerides, caprylocaproyl raac¾'Ogolgiyeerides, stearoyi .macrogol glycerides, linoleoyl macrogol glycerides, oleoyl macrogol glycerides, polyalkylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene copolymer, polyoxyethyiene tatty alcohol ether, fatty acid, polyethoxylated fatty acid ester, propylene glycol fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene-glycerol fatty ester, polygiycolized glycerides, polyglycerol fatty acid ester, sor.bif.an ester, polyethoxylated sorbitan ester, polyethoxylated cholesterol, polyethoxylated castor oil, polyethoxylated sterol, lecithin, or polyethoxylated vegetable oil.

Topical formulations of the invention may also comprise an anti- crystaUization/solubiliziiig component which, when present, generally comprises one or more of metallic aikyl sulfate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, lauroyl irtaerogol glycerides, caprylocaproyl macrogolgiycerides, stearoyi macrogol glycerides, linoleoyl macrogol glycerides, oleoyl macrogol glycerides, polyalkylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene copolymer, fatty alcohol, polyox ethylene fatty alcohol ether, fatty acid, polyethoxylated fatty acid ester, propylene glycol fatty acid ester, fatty ester, glycerides of fatty acid, polyoxyethylene- glycerol fatty ester, polyglycolized glyeerides, polyglycerol. fatty acid ester, sorbitari, ester, polyethoxylated sorbitaii ester, polyethoxylated cholesterol, polyethoxylated castor oil, polyethoxylated sterol, lecithin, or polyethoxylated vegetable oil. Topical formulations of the invention may also comprise one or more surfactants. Surfactants may be anionic, cationic, amphoteric: or iionionie surface active agents. Suitable anionic surfactants include, but are not limited to, those containing earhoxylate, sulfonate and sulfate ions. Examples of anionic surfactants include sodium, potassium, ammonium of long chain alkyl sulfonates and alkyl aryl sulfonates such as sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate; dialkyl sodium sulfosuccinates, such as sodium dodeeylbenzene sulfonate; dialkyl sodium sulfosuccinates, such as sodium bis- {2-ethylthioxyl)-sulfosuccinate; and alkyl sulfates such as sodium iauryl sulfate. Cationic surf ctants include, but are not limited to, quaternary ammonium compounds such as benzalkonium chloride, benzethoiiium chloride, eetrimonium bromide, stearyi dimetbylbenzyl ammonium, chloride, polyoxyethylene and coconut amine. Examples of nonionic surfactants include ethylene glycol monostearate, propylene glycol myrislate, glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-4-oleate. sorbitan acylate, sucrose acylate, PBG-150 laurate, PEG-QO monolaurate, polyoxyethylene monolaurate; polysorbates, polyoxyethylene octylphenyl ether, PEG- 1000 eetyi ether, polyoxyethylene tridecyl ether, polypropylene glycol butyl ether, stearoyl monoisopropanolamide, and polyoxyethylene hydrogenated tallow amide, Examples of amphoteric surfactants include sodium. N-dodeeyl-P-alanme, sodium N-lauryi- β- iminodipropionate, myristoamphoacetate, Iauryl betaine and Iauryl sulfobetaine. If desired, various matrices for slow release delivery of the nionotcrpenoid compound may also be used.

The topical formulations composition described herein, may further comprise components which are generally used in cosmetics, for example, oils, detergents, UV absorbers, alcohols, chelating agents, pH modifiers, preservatives, thickeners,, pigments, fragrances, and skin nutritional supplements. Specifically, the composition may comprise active ingredients used for skin cosmetics, such as zinc oxide micropar tides , titanium oxide, UV absorbers such as Parsol MCX an Parsol 1789, vitamins such as ascorbic acid, moisturising agents such as byaluronate sodium,, petrolatum, glycerin, and urea, hormonal agents, skin-lightening agents such as kojic acid, arbutin, placenta extract, and rucinol, steroid drugs, inhibitors of production or release of a chemical mediator such as araehidonate metabolite arid histamine (e.g. indometacin and ibuprofen), attti-iru¾mmatory drugs such as receptor antagonist, a«ti- androgenic agents, sebum secretion suppressing agents such as vitamin A acid, royal jelly extract, and royal jelly acid, peripheral blood-vessel dilators such as tocopherol nicotinate, aiprostadii, isoxsuprine hydrochloride, and tolazoline hydrochloride, carbon dioxide with peripheral blood-vessel dilating activity, blood circulation promoting agents such as minoxidil, carpronium chloride, capsicum tincture, vitamin E variants, ginkgo extract, and Swertia japonica extract, cellular stimulants such as pentadecanoic acid giycerkle and nicotinic-aid amide, antimicrobials such as hmokitiol, L-mertthol, and isoptopylmethylphenol, glycyrrbiziRtc acid and variants or salts thereof, ceramide and ceramide analogs.

Topical formulations of the present invention may be compatible with various type of adjunctive agents with which the are combinable or capable of being administered sequentially or simultaneously or concomitantly. For example a topical formulation comprising one or more monoterpenoid compounds capable of reducing fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5) -dependent signalling in a hair follicle cell, or part thereof may further comprise an adjunctive agent which is effective for treatment or prevention of hair loss. Alternatively, or in addition, a topical formulation comprising a monoterpenoid compound as hereinbefore described may be formulated for coadministration with one or more adjunctive agents effective for treatment, or prevention of hair loss. In such circumstances, the efficacy of the monoterpenoid compound is preferably supplemented by the action of the adjunctive agent. For example, the topical formulation ma comprise an adjunctive agent selected from the group consisting of estradiol, oxandrolone, minoxidil, Satiguisorba officinalis (also known as Poterium officinale) extract. Ram multiflo extract, Brown a!gae extract, ioquat leaf extract, Pecan shell extract, squill extract, sodium pbytate, Fucus vesieulosus extract, phytic acid, nominal, and Lipidure-C.

Alternatively, or in addition, a topical formulation of the invention may further comprise one or more cellular stimulants, blood, circulation promoting agents, antt- androgen drugs, sebum secretion suppressing agents, immunosuppressants, antihistamine agents, antimicrobials, focal stimulants, emollients, antiphlogi ties, low- molecular anti-apoptotic agents, estradiol, oxandrolone, minoxidil, or analog variant thereof, pantothenic acid or variants thereof, placenta extract, photosensitizes, ginseng extract, biotin, mononitro guaiacol, carpronium chloride or hydrates thereof, vitamin E or variants thereof, Swertia japonka (also known as Swertia chiraia) extract, capsicum tincture, eepharanthine, nicotinic acid or variants thereof, estradiol, ethynvlestradiol, randic acid, 5cc-reductase inhibitor, 12-tetradecanoylphorbo1-13-acetate, herbal medicine such as Polygoiiatum rhizome, Unc rki, Sifybum marianum, henna, Giycyrrhizja, estradiol benzoate, diphenhydramine, resorcin, hinokitiol, 1 -menthol, salicylic acid. Polygonum root extract, Panax jepomc s rhizome extract, panthenol, selenium disulfide, pyridoxins hydrochloride, dipyrithione zinc, pydthione zinc, sulfur, pirocione oiamine, pyrithione zinc, sulfur, glycyrrhetinic acid stearyl, glycyrrhizinate dipot ssium, aUantoin, dialkylmonoamine variants, P rilla fnttescens extract, Porta selerotium extract, β-glycyrrhetinic acid, miconazole nitrate, benzoic acid, sodium salicylate, phytosterol, wine yeast extract, takanal, ethinyl estradiol, isopropylmethylphenol, eepharanthine biotin, D-pantothenyl alcohol, P eonta extract, Tilia extract, Sophora extract, Sophora fl ves ens extract. Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) root extract, 6-bcnzylaminop ine, pentadecanoic glyceride, t-flavanoue, sweet Hydrangea leaf extract, adenosine, and pantothenylethylether.

It will be understood that the topical formulations of the present disclosure may comprise any one or more of the Cia-monoterpenoids or ester or enantiomer thereof or perfume oils or essential oils comprising same as described according to any example hereof, in combination with one or more other components described herein e.g., carriers, excipients, emollients, diluents, fillers, dispersaats, stabilisers, preservatives, emulsifying agents, solubilizmg agents, anti-crystallization agents, surfactants, cosmetic components, and/or adjunctive agents.

For example, a preferred topical formulation in accordance with the present disclosure may comprise piperitone, Rosa multiflora extract, Poteriam officinale extract, Swertia chirata extract, ethanol, 1,3-butyiene glycol, panthenvi ethyl ether, glycyrrhetinie acid, citric acid anhydrous, sodium citrate and purified water.

Particularly preferred topical formulations are as follows:

0.095% (v/v) Piperitone formulation

(-.!-piperiione 0.088 ^AM "**

Rosa multiflora fruit extract (dry) 1,0 (in solution) 1.67

Poteriam officinale root extract (dry) 1.0 (in solution) 2.50

Swertia chirata whole plant-extract (dry) 0,03 (in solution) 3-60

Eihanol 60.0 600.00

1,3-But ieoe Glycol 3.0 30.00

^' Panl etiyt ethyl ether 0.3 3.(!«

Glycyixhetmic acid 0.1 LOO

Ci tric acid anhydrous 0,025 0.25

Sodium citrate 0.024 0.24

Purified water q.s.

0.5% (v/v) Piperitone formulation

(-)-piperitone 0,465

Rosa multiflora fruit extract 1.0 (in solution) 1.67

Poierium -officinale root extract 1 .0 (in Xojuikin) 2.50

Swertkt chirata whole plant extract 0.03 (in solution) 3,60

Ethsmol 60.0 600.00

-Biityleiie Glycol 3,0 30.00

Panthenvi ethyl ether 0.3 3.00

Glytj rrhetimc acid 0.1 1.00

Citric acid anhydrous 0.02.1 0.25

Sodium citrate 0.024 0.24

Purified water (j.s. Other exemplary formulations in accordance with the present disclosure are described in the working examples hereof.

Dosage units and frequency of administration

The dose of rnonoterpenoid compound in the topical formulation, and trequency of administration thereof, may be appropriately modified depending .on the circumstances.

Typically, topical formulations of the invention are applied repeatedly for: a sustained period of time topically on the part of the body to be treated or which is susceptible to hair loss, for example, the eyelids, eyebrows, skin or scalp. The preferred dosage regimen, will generally involve regular, such as daily, weekly, twice-weekly, or thrice- weekly, administration for a period of treatment of at least one about one month, more preferably at least three months, and most preferably at least six month as required t reduce and/or delay and/or prevent loss of terminal hair in the subject. For example, the rnonoterpenoid compound or. topical formulation comprising same may be administered 1 , 2, 3. 4, 5, 6 or 7 times per week, corresponding with one use per day that the rnonoterpenoid compound or topical formulation comprising same is applied. Alternatively, the topical formulation of the invention may be administered to a subject daily or twice daily or every two days or every three days or every four days or every five days or every six days or weekly as required. On any day, the topical formulation may be administered 1, 2, 3. 4 or 5 times per day.

It is to be understood that terminal hair includes scalp hair, eyelash hair and/or eyebrow hair. Accordingly, the topical formulation may be administered to the scalp, eyelid, eyelash, face, forehead and/or eyebrow of a human or mammalian subject on which terminal hair would normally gro to reduce and/or delay and/or prevent loss of terminal hair. Alternatively, or in addition, the topical formulation may be administered to an area adjacent t the scalp, eyelid, eyelash, face, forehead and/or eyebrow of a human or mammalian subject in which terminal hair normally grows to reduce and/or delay and/or prevent loss of terminal hair. The total amount of monoterpenoid compound in a topical formulation to be administered to the subject to reduce and/or delay and/or prevent loss of terminal hair will vary depending upon a range of parameters e.g., the duration of cosmeticor therapeutic administration, the site to which the topical fooTiiliation. is to be applied, the half-life of the specific monoterpenoid compound in the topical formulation following administration thereof, the age. sex and weight of the subject to which the topical formulation is to he administered, and the hair loss condition suffered by the subject or to which the subject is susceptible. For example, a topical formulation in unit dose form may comprise an amount of each active Ci _f monoterpenoid o ester or enantiomer thereof per unit dose sufficient to reduce FGF5-dependent signalling in a hair follicle cell e.g., by reducing FGF-5 activity in the hair follicle or part thereof and/or by reducing binding of FGF-5 to its cognate receptor in the hair follicle or part thereof.

An amount of Cjo-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in a unit dose of topical formulation is generally sufficient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 activity in the hair follicle or part thereof. For example, the amount of Citrinonotei enoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in a unit close of the topical formulation may he sufficient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 activity in the hair follicle or part thereo over the course of a treatment by about 10-90% or 20-90% or 30-90% or 40-90% or 50-90% or 60-90% or 70-90% or 80-90 or 10-80% or 20-80% or 30-80% or 40-80% or 50-80% or 60-80% or 70-80% or 1.0-70% or 20-70% or 30-70% or 40-70% or 50-70% or 60-70% or 10- 60% or 20-60% or 30-60% or 40-60% or 50-60% or 10-50% or 20-50% or 30-50% or 40-50% or 10-40% or 20-40% or 30-40% or 10-30% or 20-30%. Preferably, an amount of CV monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in a unit, dose of the topical formulation is sufficient t reduce or inhibit FGF-5 activity in the hair follicle or part over the course of a treatment by at least 10% or at least 20% or at least 30 or at least. 40 or at least 50% or at least 60% or at least 70% or at least 80% or at least 90%. Alternatively, or in addition, an amount of Cio-moROterpenoi or ester or: enantiorner thereof in a unit dose of topical formulation is generally sufficient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 binding to a cognate fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) in a hair follicle or part thereof. For example, the amount of Cjo-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiorner thereof in a unit dose of the topical, composition may be sufficient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 binding to fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFRl.) in a hair follicle or part thereof over the course of a treatment b about 10-90% or 20-90% or 30-90% o 40- 90% or 50-90% or 60-90%· or 70-90% .or 80-90% or 10-80% or 20-80% or 30-80% or 40-80% or 50-80% or 60-80% or 70-80% or 10-70% or 20-70% or 30-70% or 40-70% or 50-70% or 60-70% or 10-60% or 20-60% or 30-60% or 40-60% or 50-60% or 10- 50% or 20-50% or 30-50% or 40-50% or 10-40% or 20-40% or 30-40% or 10-30% or 20-30%. Preferably, an amount of Cio-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiorner thereof in a unit dose of the topical formulation is sufficient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 binding to FGFRl in a hair follicle or part thereof over the course of a treatment by at least 10% or at least 20% or at least 30% or at least 40% or at least 50% or at least 60% or at least 70% or at least 80% or at least 90%.

An ability of a Cjo-monoterpenoid. or ester or enantiorner thereof to reduce binding of FGF-5 to FGFRl may be determined by a reduction in viability of a BaF3 cell expressing FGFR l, wherein the BaF cell is dependent on FGF-5 signalling for viability, For example, an amount of a compound required to reduce and/or inhibit and/or prevent binding of FGF-5 to FGFRl may be determined using FR-BaF3 ceil cultured in the presence of FGF-5 e.g., such as described in ito et al. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 197:273-283, 2003 or in the accompanying working examples.

Alternatively, or in addition, an amount of Cio-monotetpenoid or ester or enantiorner thereof in a unit dose of topical formulation is generally sufficient to sufficient to delay a hair follicle comprisin terminal hair from entering catagen phase. Alternatively, or in addition, an amount of Cio-moROterpenoi or ester or: enantiomer thereof in a unit dose of topical formulation is. generally sufficient to sufficient to extend an anagen phase of hair follicles comprising terminal hair. A topical formulation of the invention, including a unit dos thereof, may comprise at least about 0.01% (w/v), or at least about 0.05% (w/v), or at least about 0.1% (w/ ), or at least about 0.25% (w/v), or at least about 0.5% (w/v), or at least about 0.75%; (w/v), or at least about 1 ,0 % (w/v), or at least about L25% (w/v), or at least about 1,5%· (w/v), or at least about 1.75% (w/v), or at least about 2.0% (w/v), or at least about 2.25% (w/v), or at least about 2.5% (w/v), or at least about 2.75% (w/v), or at least about 3.0% (w/v), or at least about 3.25% (w/v) or at least about 3.5% (w/v), or at least about 3.75% (w/v), or at least about 4,0% (w/v) or at least about 4,25% (w/v), or at least about 4.5% (w/v), or at least about 4.75% (w/v) or at least about 5.0% (w/v), or at least about 5.25% (w/v), or at least about 5.5% (w/v), or at least about 5.75% (w/v), or at least about 6,0% (w v) or at least about 6.25% (w/v), or. at least about 6,5% (w/v), or at least about 6.75% (w/v), or at least about 7.0% (w/v) of each Cto-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof.

In a. preferred example, a topical formulation, of the invention, including a unit dose thereof, comprises between 0.01 -2.5% (w/v), or between 0.05-1.0% (w/v), or between 0.075-0.5% (w/v) of each Cia-rnonoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof.

A topical formulation of the invention, including a unit dose thereof, may comprise at least, about 0.01% (v/v), or at least about 0,05% (v/v), or at least about 0.1% (v/v), or at least about 0.25 (v/v), or at least about 0.5% (v/v), or at least about 0.75% ^' (v/v), or at least about 1,0 % (v/v), or at least about 1,25% (v/v), or at least about 1 ,5% (v/v), or at least about 1.75% (v/v), or at. least about 2.0% (v/v), or at least about 2.25% (v/v), or at least about 2.5% (v/v), or at least about 2.75% (v/v), or at least about 3.0% (v/v), or at least, about 3.25% (v/v) or at least about 3.5% (v/v), or at least about 3.75% (v/v), or at least about 4,0% (v/v) or at least about 4.25% (v/v), or at least about 4,5% (v/v), or at least about 4.75 (v/v) or at least about 5.0% (v/v), or at least about 5.25% (v/v), or at least about 5,5% (v/v), or at least about 5.75% (v/v), or at least about 6,0% (v/v) or at least about 6,25% (v/v), or at least about 6,5% (v/v), or at least about 6.75% (v/v), or at least about 7,0% (vv) of each Cio-monoteipenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof. In a preferred example, a topical formulation of the invention, including a unit dose thereof, comprises between 0.01-2.5% (v/v), or between 0,05-1.5% (v/v), or between 0.075- 1.0% (n/v) or between 0.1-0.5% (v/v of each Ci _t rinonoterpenoid or ester or enandomer thereof. For example, a topical formulation of the invention comprises about 0.1% _' (v/v) e.g., such as 0.095% (v/v), of each Cio-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof, in another example, a topical formulation of the invention comprises about 0.5%· (v/v) of each Cie-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof,

A unit dosage of the composition will typically have a volume dependent on the formulation. For example, an essential oil or perfume is conveniently administered e.g., as a spray, in an amount not exceeding .about 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 ml per dose, A liquid formulation is conveniently administered in an amount not exceeding about 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 ml per dose, whereas a lotion or cream may be administered in a smaller volume e.g.. _. not exceeding about 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 ml per dose. For application to small areas such as the eyelash or eyebrow or eyelid, much smaller volume e.g., a 50pL or !OOpL or 250jiL or 500 ,L droplet, may be employed,

Exemplary unit dosages of up to about 10 ml volume may comprise each active Cto- monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in a range from, about I g to about lOOOOmg, or in a range from about 2pg to about lOOOOmg, or in a range from about 3pg to about 10000 mg, or in a range from about 4ug to about 10000 mg, or in a range from about 5μ§ to about 10000 mg, or in a range from about 6pg to about 10000 mg, or in a range from about 7 g to about 10000 mg, or in a range from about Hu to about 10000 ni , or in a range from about 9 to about 60000 mg, or in a range from about 10pg to about 10000 mg. For example, a unit dose up to about 1,0 ml volume consisting essentially of a perfume classified as an earn, or a shampoo, conditioner, lotion or cream, ma comprise each active Cia-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in a range from about 5Όμ$ to about 60O mg, or in a range from, about 40pg to about 6000mg, or in a range from about 30μ§ to about 6000mg, or in a range from about 20^ to about 6000mg« or in a range from about 10μ§ to about 6000 mg, or in a range from about 50p to about 5000mg, or in a range from about 50pg to about 4000 mg, or in a range from about 50μ§ to about 3000mg or in a range from about 50p to about 2000 mg, _: or in a range from about 50p to about lOOOmg, or in a range from about 50 g to about: Img, or in a range from about 50 .g to about 2mg, or in a range from about 50jig to about 3mg, or in a range from about 50μg to about 4mg, or in a range from about 50 g to about 5mg, or in a range from about in a range from about 50 g to about 7mg _¾ or in a range from about 50 g t about Sm.g, or in a range from about 50 g to about 9mg, or in a range from about 50 g to about lOmg, or in a range from about 500μ¾ to about l Otng, or in a range from about 500pg t about 20mg, or in a range from about 500μ g to about 30mg, or in a range from about 500μ¾ to about 40mg, or in a range from about SOO^g to about 50mg, or in, a range from about SOO g to about 60mg, or in a range from about SOOpg to about 70mg or in a range from about 500μ to about 80mg, or in a range from about SOO g to about 90mg, or in a range from about 5ό0μ$ to about l OOmg, or in a range from about I mg t about lOOmg, or in a range from about Img to about 200mg, or in a range from about, Img to about 300mg, or in a range from about Img t about 4O0mg, or in range from about Im to about 500mg, or in a range from, about Im to about 600mg, or in a range from about Img to about 700mg, or in a. range from about I mg to about SOOmg, or in a range from about I mg to about 900mg, or in a range from about Img to about lOOOmg, or in a range from about lOmg to about lOOOmg, or in a range from about lOmg to about lOOOmg, or in a range from about lOmg to about 2000mg. or in a range from about !Omg to about 3000m.g, or in a range from about lOmg to about 40Q0mg, or in a range from about lOmg to about SOOOmg, or in a range from about lOmg to about 6000mg, or in a range from about lOmg to about ?Q00mg, or in a range from about lOmg t about SOOOmg, or in a range from about l mg to about 9Q00mg _? or in a range from about l Omg to about lOOQOmg. In general, a concentration of active compound in an essential oil will be about 10-fold to abou t 100-fold the concentration in an eau, and a c once titration of active compound in a parfum will be about 4-fol.d to about 6.6-fold, the concentration in present an eau. For example, a unit dosage of up to about 10 ml volum consisting essentially of essential oil. or parfum may comprise each active Cio-iuonoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof in a range from about ling to about 6000 mg. or in a range from about lmg to about 5000 mg, or in a range from about lmg to about 4000 mg, or in a range from about lmg to about 3000 nig, or in a range from about img to about 2000 mg, or in a range from about lmg to about 1000 mg, or in a range from about lmg to about 500 mg, or in a range from about lmg to about 100 m , or in a range from about lmg to about 50 mg, or in a range from about lmg to about 30 mg, or in a range from about lmg to about 20 mg, or in a. range from about lmg to about 10 mg, or in a range from about lOOmg to about fiOOOmg, or in a range from about Omg to about SOOGrng, or in a range from about lOOmg to about 4000mg, or in a range from about lOOmg to about 3000mg, or in a range from about lOOmg to about 2000mg< or in a range from about 100m g to about lOOOrng.

A total amount of monoterpenoid eompound. administered to subject may be in a range from about 0.1 ng per day to about 100 mg per day or from about 1 ng per day t about 10 mg per day or from about 10 ng per day to about 1 mg per day.

An amount of active compound administered to the subject may be in a range from 0-001 pg/em ² /day to 1,000 }ig/cm ² /day or from 0.005 g/cm7day to 500 pg/cm"/day or from 0.01 μg cm¾i to 100 g/en /day or from 0.05 μg/em da to 50 pg/em ^J /day or from 0.1 g/enr/day to .10 pg/em day.

An amount of active compound to be applied topically on the scalp is in the range of about 0.1 ng to about 100 mg per day, more preferably about 1 ng to about 10 mg per day, and most preferably about .1 ng to about 1 rng pe day depending on the specific monoterpenoid compound and formulation comprising same. A topical formulation of the invention may be 'administered alone or in combination with other active ingredients e.g., sequentially or simultaneously or concomitantly with other drug compositions for therapy of the same or a different condition. For example, the other drug may be combined with a topical formulation of the invention. Such other active ingredients may include e.g., one or more cellular stimulants, blood, circulation promoting agents, anti-androgen drugs, sebum secretion suppressing agents, immunosuppressants, antihistamine agents, antimicrobials, focal stimulants, emollients, antiphlogistics, or low-molecular anti-apoptotie agents. Specifically, the other active ingredients may include at least one of estradiol, oxandrolone, minoxidil or analogs/variants thereof, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Rosa multiflora extract, Brown algae extract, loquat leaf extract. Pecan shell extract, squill extract, sodium phytate, Fucus yesiculosus extract, phytic acid, nonanal, Lipidure-C, pantothenic acid or valiants thereof, placenta extract, photosensitizers, ginseng extract, biotin, niononitro guaiacol carpromum chloride or hydrates thereof, vitamin E or variants thereof, Swertia japoni a extract, capsicum tincture, cepharanthine, nicotinic acid or variants thereof, estradiol, emynylestradiol, randie acid, 5ot-reductase inhibitor, 12- tettadecanoylphorboI-.l 3-acetate, herbal medicine such as Polygonatum rhizome, Uncaria, Silybwn matiamim, henna, GlycyrrMza, estradiol benzoate, diphenhydramine, resorcin, hmokitiol, 1 -menthol, salicylic acid. Polygonum root extract, Panax japo c rhizome extract, panthenol, selenium disulfide, pyrtdoxine hydrochloride, dipyrithione zinc, pyrifhione zinc, sulfur, piroctone olamme, pyrithione zinc, sulfur, glycyrrhefinic acid stearyl, glycynhizinate dipotassium, allantoiii, dialkylmonoamine variants, Perilia fnttesceris extract, P.oria scl rotium extract, -giycyrrhetinic acid, miconazole nitrate, benzoic acid, sodium salicylate, phytosteral. wine yeast extract,: takanal, ethinyl estradiol, isopropylinetbylphenol, cepharanthine biotin, D-pantothenyl alcohol, P eon t extract, Tilia extract, Sophora extract, Sophora fiavescens extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) root extract, 6-benzylaminoprine, pentadeeanoic glyceride, t- flavanone, sweet Hydrangea leaf extract, adenosine, and pantothenylethylether. In one example, a topical formulation comprising a monoterpenoid compound is administered sequentially or simultaneously with an adjunctive therapeutic agent for treatment of the same condition e.g., estradiol and/or oxandrolone and/or minoxidil and/or finasteride or a agent that blocks the conversion of testosterone to dlbydrotesterone. The adjunctive therapeutic agent is co-administered under conditions and in accordance to a standard treatment regime for that agent. The skilled artisan will appreciate that such treatment regimens provide enhanced therapeutic benefit to the patient,: and may be more than, additive in their effect. Alternatively, or in addition, a topical formulation comprising a monoterpenoid compound is administered sequentially or simultaneously with a cytotoxic or cytostatic compound that causes hair loss e.g., in the case of a subject undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy or treatment for HIV-l infection or AIDS. In such circumstances, the efficacy of the monoterpenoid compound counteracts the hair-loss effect of tire cytotoxic or cytostatic compound. The cytotoxic or cytostatic compound will generally be administered in accordance to a standard treatment regime for that agent.

Subjects and medical indications

Topical formulations of the present invention are suitable for administration to human and other mammalian subjects, including companio animal such as dogs and cats, and domestic animals such as horses, zoo animals such as felkls, canids, bovids, ungulates and primates, or laboratory animals such as rodents, lagomorpbs and primates. The subject to which a topical formulation of the invention is administered may be a subject who wishes to maintain full, voluminous hair for cosmetic purposes by reducing and or delaying and/or preventing loss and/or thinning of terminal hair. In such circumstances, the subject may be a subject who does not suffer from alopecia, but may suffer from loss and/or thinning of terminal hair. Alternatively,: or in addition, the subject ma have no visible symptoms of alopecia, hut i genetically predisposed t develop hair thinning, hair loss or alopecia in the future. The topical formulations are also particularly useful for treating alopecia e.g., an acute form of alopecia, alopecia areata or androgenic alopecia. Accordingly, the subject to which the topical formulation is to be administered may be. human or other mammalian subject who is suffering from hair loss or hair thinning, or predisposed to alopecia e.g., an acute form of alopecia, alopecia areata or androgenic alopecia, or hair loss,.

The topical formulation of the present invention is particularly suited for administration to a human or mammalian subject suffering from androgenic alopecia or ho has a predisposition or familial histor of androgenic alopecia. Adinmistration of a topical formulation of the invention to the human or mammalian subject suffering from, or at risk of sufferin from, alopecia may delay and/or reduce and/or prevent loss of terminal hair in the subject by delaying hair follicles comprising the terminal hair from entering catagen phase. Alternatively, or in addition, administration of a _. topical formulation of the invention to the human or mammalian subject suffering from, or at risk of suffering from, alopecia may delay .and/or reduce and/or prevent loss of terminal hair in the subject by extending an anagen phase of hair follicles comprising the terminal hair.

The present invention is also particularly suited for administration to a subject suffering from or at risk of suffering from an acute form of alopecia induced by an acute event selected from pregnancy, stress, illness, a cytotoxic agent, a cytostatic: agent, and treatment with an agent which induces necrosis or apoptosis of hair follicles as a side- effect of therapy. The cytotoxic or cytostatic agents may be endogenous as ^' generated in response to stress, or may be exogenous e.g., as administered during chemotherapy for treatment of cancer, subject undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy or treatment for HTV-1 infection or AIDS.

The present invention, is particularly suited to treatment and/or prevention of alopecia in subjects that are either undergoing cancer treatment with, cytotoxic or cytostatic compound or with radiation therapy, subjects who are undergoing treatment for HIV-1 infection or AIDS with antiviral compound, or to whom such therapies has been prescribed. The subject may be treated before therapy with a cytotoxic or cytostatic or antiviral compound commences, or before and after such therapy has commenced. The present invention also provides for therapy with a topical formulation as described herein after treatment with a cytotoxic or cytostatic or antiviral compound has commenced. Cytotoxic, cytostatic and/or antiviral compounds which cause hair loss are known in the art.

For example, a subject may apply a topical formulation described herein as a fine line at the skin-eyelash border of each eyelid, and as a cream, to the scalp, once a day several weeks e.g., two weeks or three weeks, prior to the initiation of a chemotherapy regimen (e.g., doxorubicin,, cyclophosphamide, and paclitaxei, or 5~fmoruracil, leueovoiin and oxaliplatin). The patient may continue applying the topical formulation throughout and after cessation of the chemotherapy regimen. The patient would not generally experience the total hair loss normally associated with ehemofherapy, and may recover more rapidly when chemotherapy ceases. A few weeks after completion of the chemotherapy, the patient may stop applying; the topical form.ulati.on. If hair is lost at this stage, treatment is resumed.

Example embodiments of the invention: A. A topical formulation comprising an isolated C^-monoterpenoid or isolated eiiantiomer thereof or an isolated ester thereof with a carboxylie .acid, wherein said Cip- moiioterpenoid or enantiomer or ester is in an amount sufficient to reduce fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5)-dependent signalling in a hair follicle cell, and wherein the Cur monoterpcnoid is of formula (I)

formula (I) wherein:

Ri is hydrogen, .hydroxy I. or oxygen;

j is absent or hydrogen or hydroxy] ;

R ₃ is C¾;

X is CHj or CH D r

X is CH ₂ CH ₂ or CHOHCfi and and Y together form a single bond within a 6-membered ring;

Y is CII ₂ when X is CH ₃ or CB ₂ OH, or

Y is CH or COH ^' when X is CH ₂ CH ₂ or CHOHC3¾ and

Z is a saturated or unsaturated ₂ -Q alkyl or alkyl ester,

B. Hie topical formulation according to example embodiment A, where n the C:;,- moiioterpenoid is a monohydroxylated compound. C. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein R; is hydrogen.

D. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein Ri is oxygen.

E. The topical formulation according to example enibodiment A, wherein X is CH ₃ and Y is C¾.

F. lite topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein X is C¾OH and Y is CH ₂ .

G. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein X is

H. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein X is CHOHCEj.

1 The topical formulation according to example embodiment G, wherein Y is CH. J. The topical formulation according to example embodiment G, wherein Y is COH, K. The topical formulation according to example embodiment H, wherein Y is CH.

L. The topical formulation according to example embodiment H, wherein Y is COH.

M. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein R _? . is hydrogen, N, The topical, formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein R¾ is hydroxy!.

O. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein R ₂ is absent.

P. The topical formulation according t example embodiment A, wherein Z is a saturated C ₂ alkyl.

Q. The topical formulation according to example embodiment P, wherein Z is CCHs.

R. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein Z is an unsaturated -Cj alkyl, S. The topical formulation according to example embodiment R, wherein R ₂ is absent.

T. The topical formulation according to example embodiment R, wherein R ₂ is hydroxy!.

U. The topical formulation according to example embodiment R, wherein R¾ is hydrogen.

V. The topical formulation according to example embodiment R, wherein Z is CCH ₂ . W. The topical formulation according to example embodiment R, wherein Z is CCHCH2.

X. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein Z is CCHCH2OCOCH ₃ .

Y. The topical formulation according to example embodiment X, wherein the C ₁₀ - monoterpenoid or enantiomer (hereof is a non-hydroxylated compound. Z. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein the C1 _. - monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof is a monohydroxylatec compound, Ri is hydrogen, R is hydroxyi, X is Cf¾, Y is C¾, and Z is an unsaturated C2-C3 alkyl.

AA. Tire topical formulation according to example embodiment Z, wherein Z is CCHCH2-

AB. The topical fbmmlation according to example embodiment A, wherein the <¾ø- monoterpenoid is a non-hydroxylated compound wherein Ri is hydrogen, R2 is absent, X is CH ₃ . Y is CH¾ and Z is CCHCH ₂ OCOCH ₃ .

AC. Tire topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein .the C _1.0 - monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof is a monohydroxyiated eompo md, Ri is .hydrogen or oxygen, j is absent or hydrogen or hydroxyi, is C¾CH ₂ or CHOHCH2, Y is CH or COR, and Z is a saturated of unsaturated C¼ alkyl.

AD. The topical formulation according to example embodiment AC, wherein R-. is oxygen, j is hydrogen or hydroxyi, X is CH ₂ CH ₂ , Y is CH, and Z is a saturated C3 alkyl. AE, The topical .formulation according to exampl embodiment AD, wherein j is hydrogen.

AF. The topical formulation according to example embodiment AC, wherein R-. is hydrogen, R ₂ is hydrogen or hydroxyi, X is CH CH?, Y is CH or COH, and Z is a saturated C≤ alkyl. AG. The topical formulation according to example embodiment AF, wherein Y is CH.

AH, The topical formulation according t example embodiment AG, wherein ¾ is hydroxy!,

A i . The topical formulation according to example embodiment AF, wherein Y is coa AJ. The topical formulation accordin to example embodiment A¾ wherein ϊ¾ is hydrogen.

AK, The topical formulation according to example embodiment AC, wherein Ri is absent, X is CHDHCHj, Y is CH, and Z is an unsaturated ₂ aikyl.

AL. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A, wherein the CRV- monoterpei oid is seleeted from the group consisting of:

3-Methyl~6-(i?(X pan-2~yl)cyck)hex-2-en-l-one (piperitoiie);

1 - tsopi'opyl-4-methyl-3 -cyclohexen- 1 -ol (teipiiien-4-ol) ;

2-{4-Methyl-3-cyclohexen-l-yl)-2-propanol (aipha-terpineol);

2-Metbyl-5-(l -methyletheiiyl)-2-Eyelohexen- i-ol (caryeol);

6-Isopropyl-3-metbyl-2 -cyclohexen- 1 -one (3-cafvomenthenone); and

3 J- Dimethyl- 1 , 6-oetadien-3-ol (iiiia!ool). AM. The topical formulation according to example embodiment AL, wherein the C ₁₀ - monoterpenoid is 3-Methyl-6-{piOpan-2-yl)cyciohex-2-en-l -one (piperitoiie).

AN. The topical formulation according to example embodiment AL, wherein the Cm- monoterpenoid is 1 -Isopropyl -4-roethy 1-3 -cyclohexen- i-ol (teipinen- -ol).

AO. Hie topical formulation according to example embodiment A. comprising a carboxylic acid monoester of the C ₁₀ -monoterpenoid.

AP, The topical formulation according to example embodiment AN, wherein the carboxylic acid .monoester is a monoester with a carboxylic acid seleeted from acetic acid, propionic acid and formic acid. AQ. The topical formulation according to example embodiment AP, wherein the carboxylic acid is acetic acid, AR. The topical formulation according to example embodiment AQ _? wherein the Cjo-monoterpenoid car oxylic acid ester is selected from the group consisting of ^*

(2¾-3;?-Dimethyl-2.6-octadien-l-yl acetate (geranyl acetate);

3,7-Dimethyi-l.,6-octadien-3-yl acetate (linalyl acetate);

2-{4~Methyl-3-cycl.ohexen-l-yl)-2-propanyl acetate (terpinyl acetate); and

5~Isopropetlyi-2-methyl-2-cyc1ohexen-i-yl acetate (carvyl. acetate).

AS. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A , wherein the C:;,- moiioterpenoid carboxylic acid ester is selected from the group consisting of:

(2£)-3,?-Dimethyl-2,6-:oc:tadien- l-yl acetate (geranyl acetate); and

3,7-Dimethyl-l,6-octadieri-3-yl acetate (linalyl acetate),

AT. The topical formulation according to example embodiment A comprising an isolated enantiomer of the Cio-monoterpenoid.

Ail, The topical formulation according to example embodiment AT, _; wherein the isolated enantiomer is selected from the group consisting of:

(if)- 1 -lsopropyl-4-methyl-3-c:yclohexen- i -ol [(-)-terpinen-4-oil ;

(iS)-l-Isopropyl-4-niethy!-3-eyclohexen-l-ol [(+)-terpinen-4-oLJ;

2~l iR)"4-Methylcyclohex-3-enr-l-yl]pr0p:anf-2-ol i(+)-a!pha--terpineolj;

(6/?)-3-Tnethyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en- 1 -one (-)-piperitonej ;

(65 ^, )-3-Methyl-6-(propan-2-yi)cyciohex-2-en- l-one [(÷)-piperitone];

(35)-3 _. ,7-Dimedwl-l,6-octadien-3-ol [(»-Linaloolj;

(3R)- 3,7-Dimethyl- 1 ,6-octadien-3-oi [(-)-Linalool] ;

(/Ry5R -2-Methyl-5-(1 -niethylethenyl)-2-cyclohexe:n-l-o1 [(-)-cii'-carveol]; i+)~d.v-carveoll; (/i?,5;S)-2-Methyl-5-( 1 ~methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexe.n- 1 -ol [(+) ~trans~cm:veel J ; and

( S i^-S-Methyl-S-Cl-methylethenylJ-l-cyclohexen-l-ol (-)-rrons-carveol]. AV, The topical formulation according to example embodiment AU, wherein the isolated enantiomer is selected from the group consisting of: ( ?)- 1 -Isopropyl-4-methyl-3-c cli>hexea- 1 -ol [(-)-terpi nen-4-olj ;

(ii -l-Isoprqpyl-4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-.l-ol [(+)-terpmen-4-ol ^' ];.

(.6/?)-3Hnethyl.-6-(propan-2-yl;)cyck>hex-2-en- 1 -one [{- piperitone] ;

(6S)-3- etbyl-6-(pix)fpan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en- 1 -one (+ -piperitone] .;

</S,5S)-2-Meftyl-5-(J-methyleihienyl>-2-cyclohexen-l-o l | _. ^' (+)-di'-carveolJ; and. { j?,5Λ^-2-Metllyt-5-(l-nlethylethen l -2-c elohe en ^' -l-ol (+)-?rfl?is-carveol].

AW, The topical formulation according to example embodiment 4AV, wherein the isolated enantiomer i &

(. ?)~1 -lsopropyl-4-methy1~3 yclohexen-:l -ol (-)-teipinen-4-ol].

AX, The topical formulation according to example embodiment AV, wherein the isolated enanti omer is:

(6i?)-3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yi)cyclohex-2-en- 1 -one [(-{-piperitone].

AY, The topical formulation, according to example embodiment AV, wherein the isolated enantiomer is:

(65)-3-Methyl-6-(pi ^* opan-2-yi)cyclohex-2-en- 1 -one [(+)-piperitone] .

AZ. A topical formulation comprising isolated i-Isopropyl-4-methyl-3-cyclohexen- l-ol (terpinen-4-olJ or an isolated enantiomer or carboxylic acid ester thereof, wherein said terpinene-4-ol or enantiomer or ester thereof is in an amount sufficient to reduce fibroblast growth factor 5 (PGPS)~dependent signalling in a hair follicle: cell,

BA. A topical formulation comprising isolated 3-metbyl-6-(pmpaii-2-yl)cyclobex-2- en-l-one (piperitone) or an isolated enantiomer or carboxylic acid ester thereof, wherein said piperitone or enantiomer or ester thereof is in an amount sufficient to reduce fibroblast growth factor 5 {FGF5)-depe¾dent signalling in a hair follicle cell,

BB. Hie topical formulation according to example embodiment AZ o BA, wherein the formulation comprises (i) isolated l-Isopropyl-4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-l-ol (terpinen-4-οί) or an isolated enantiomer and (ii) isolated 3-methyl.-6-(propan-2- yl)cyclohex-2-en-,1 -one {piperitone) or an isolated enantiomer thereof.

BG. The topical formulation according to example embodiment BB, wherein: (ϊ) the isolated enantiomer of terpinene-4-ol is:

(ii)-i -IsopropyI-4-methyl-3-eyclohe.xen-l-ol [(- Herpmen-4-ol.j; and/or (ii) the isolated enantipmer of piperitone is:

(6j¾ 3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en.-l--oiie [(-)-piperitone] or (6.Si)-3-Me.thyl-6-(pfopan-2-yl)cyclc¾ex-2-en.-l-one [(+)-piperitojoeJ.

BD. The topical formulation according to example embodiment 54 or 55, wherein the terpinen-4-ol or enantioraer thereof is in an amount sufficient to reduc fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5)-dependent signalling in a hair follicle cell, BE. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BD, wherein the Cio- onoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof is a natural product or isolated from a natural product.

BF, The topical formulation according to example embodiment BE, wherein the natural product is selected from a plant or part thereof, a plant extract, an essential oil, and a perfume comprising said essential oil.

BG, The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments BA to BD, wherein the piperitoiie or isolated enantiomer thereof is in the form of an essential oil from Eucalyptus dives or perfume comprising said essential oil.

BH, The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments ΛΖ or BB to BD, wherein the terpinen-4-ol or isolated enantiomer 'thereof is provided in the .form of an essential oil from Eucalyptu dives or perfume comprising said essential oil,

BI, The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BB, wherein the Cm-inonoterpeiioid or ester or enantiomer thereof is a synthetic compound,

BJ. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BI, comprising at least two compounds selected from the Cio-monoterpenoid and/or ester and/or enantiomer thereof.

BK. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BJ, wherein the total amount of Cio-moiioterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof is an amount suf icient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 activity in the hair follicle or part thereof. BL. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BK, wherein the total amount of Ciq-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof is an amount sufficient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 binding to a cognate fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) in the hair follicle or part thereof,

BM. The topical formulation according to example embodiment BL, wherein the cognate FGFR is FGFR i .

BN. The topical formulation, according to any one of example embodiments BL or BM, wherein a reduction in FGF-5 bindin is determined by a reduction in viability of a BaF3 cell expressing fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGF l) wherein said BaF3 cell is dependent on FGF-5 signalling for viability.

BO. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BN comprising a topical carrier, exciptent or emollient,

BP. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BQ, futther comprising one or more adjunctive agents effective for treatment or prevention of hair loss.

BQ. The topical formulation according to example embodiment BP, wherein the one or more adjunctive agents is/are selected from the group consisting of estradiol, oxandrolone, minoxidil, Sanguisorba officinalis- root extract, .Rosa multiflor extract, Brown algae extract, lequat leaf extract. Pecan, shell extract, squill extract, sodium phytate, Fucus veskulosus extract, phytic acid, Jionanai, and Lipidure-C.

BR. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BQ for delayin loss of terminal hair in a subject. BS. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BQ when used to delay l oss of terminal hair in a subject.

BT. The topical formulation according to example embodiment BR or BS, wherein the terminal hair is scalp hair, eyelash hair, or eyebrow hair. BU. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments- BR to BT, wherein delaying loss of terminal hair comprises delaying hair follicles compri sing the terminal hair from entering eatagen phase. BV . The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments BR to BT, wherein delaying loss of terminal hair comprises extending an anagen phase of hair follicles comprising the terminal hair.

BW. The topical composition according to any one of example embodiments BR to BV for promoting and/or enhancing growth of the terminal hair,

BX. A method of reducing or delaying or preventing loss of terminal hair in a subject who is not suffering from alopecia, said method comprising administerin the topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BQ to an area of the. dermis or skin of a subject in which loss of terminal hair is to be reduced or delayed or prevented or an area of dermis adjacent or surrounding thereto for a time and under conditions sufficient to reduce or delay or prevent the loss of terminal hair.

BY. The method according to example embodiment BX wherein the time and conditions reduce loss of terminal hair in a subject suffering from hair loss.

BZ. The method according to example embodiment BX wherein the time and conditions delay loss of terminal hair in a subject having a genetic predisposition to hair loss or familial history f hair loss.

CA. The method according to example embodiment BX wherein the time and conditions prevent loss of terminal hair in a subject having a genetic predisposition to hair loss or familial history of hair loss. CB, The method according to any one of example embodiments BX. t CA, wherein said method comprises administering the topical formulatio to the subject daily or twice daily or ever two days or every three days or every four days or every fi e; days or every six days or weekly. CC, The method according to example embodiment CB, wherein said method comprises administering the topical formulation to the subject for one month or two months or three months or four months or five months or six months. CD. The method according to any one of example embodiments BX to CC, wherein the terminal hair is scal hair, and wherein said method comprises administering the topical formulation to the scalp of the subject.

CE. The method according to any one of example embodiments BX to CC, wherein the terminal hair is eyelash hair, and wherein said method comprises administering the topical formulation to the eyelid or eyelash of the subject.

CF. The method according to any one of example embodiments BX to CC, wherei the terminal hair is eyebrow hair, and wherein said method comprises administering the topical formulation to the face or forehead or eyebrow of the subject.

CG. The method according to an one f example embodiments B to CF, wherein, delaying loss of terminal hair comprises delaying hair follicles comprising the terminal hair from entering catagen phase.

CH. Tire method according to any one of example embodiments BX to CF, wherei n delaying loss of terminal hair comprises extending an anagen phase of hair follicles comprising the terminal hair. CI. The method accordin to any one of example embodiments BX to CH, wherein terminal hair growth is promoted or enhanced,

CJ. The topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BQ for treatment or prevention of alopecia in a subject.

C . The topical formulation according to example embodiment CJ, wherein the alopecia is androgenic alopecia.

CL, The topical formulation according to example embodiment CK, wherein the alopecia is alopecia areata. CM, The topical formulation according to example embodiment CK, wherein the alopecia is an acute form of alopecia,

CN. The topical formulation according to example embodiment CM, wherein the acute form of alopecia is induced by an acute event selected from pregnancy, stress, illness, treatment with a cytotoxic agent, treatment with a cytostatic agent, and treatment with an agent which induces necrosis or apoptosis of hair follicles as a side- effect of therapy, CO. The topical fomiuiation according to example embodiment CK, wherein the alopeci is alopecia induced by chemotherapy.

CP. A method of treatment or prevention of alopecia in a subject, said method comprising administering the topical formulation according to any one of example embodiments A to BQ to an area of the dermis or skin of a subject in which the alopecia is to be treated or prevented or an area of dermis adjacent or surrounding thereto for a time and under conditions sufficient to reduce or delay o prevent the loss of terminal hair in the subject, CQ. The method according to example embodiment CP, wherein the subject has a genetic predisposition for alopecia or familial history of alopecia.

CR. The method according to example embodiment CP, wherein the subject suffers from an existing -alopecia.

CS. The method according to any one of example embodiments CP to CR, wherein the alopecia is androgenic alopecia.

CT. The method according to any one of example embodime ts CR to CT, wherein the alopecia is alopeci areata,

CU. The method according to any one of example embodiments CR to CT, wherein the alopecia is an acute form of alopecia. CV. The method according t example embodiment CU, wherein the acute form of alopeci is induced by an acute event selected from pregnancy, stress, illness, treatment with a cytotoxic agent, treatment with a cytostatic agent, and treatment with an agent whic induces necrosis or apoptosis of hair follicles as- a side-effect of therapy.

CW. The method according to- any one of example embodiments- CP to CR, wherein the alopecia. is alopecia Induced by chemotherapy.

CX. The method accordin to any one of example embodiments CP to CW, wherein said method comprises administering the topical formulation to- the subject daily or twice daily or every two days or every three days or every four days or every fi e days or every six. days or weekly.

CY. The method according to example embodiment CX, wherein said method comprises administering the topical formulation to the subject for one month or two months or three months or four months or five months or six months.

CZ, The method according to any one of example embodiment CP to CY, wherein the- alopecia involves scal hair, and wherein said method comprises administering the topical for.nmlat.ion to the scalp of the subject. DA, The method according to any one of example embodiments CP to CY. wherein the alopecia involves eyelash hair, and wherein said method comprises administering the topical formulation to the eyelid or eyelash of the subject,

DB. lite method according to any one of example embodiments CP to CY, wherein the alopecia involves eyebrow hair, and wherein said method comprises administering the topical formulation to the face or forehead or eyebrow of the subject.

DC. Use of at least one i solated C;u>-monoterpenoid or isol ated enantiomer thereof or an isolated ester thereof with a earboxylic acid in the preparation of a topical. medicament for the treatment or prevention of alopecia in a subject, wherein the Cio- monoterpenoid . is of formula (I): formula (1):

wherein:

i is hydrogen, hydroxyl or oxygen;

R _' is absent or hydrogen or hydroxyl;

R j is a CHg;

X is C¾ o C¾OH ₍ or

X is CH ₂ CH ₂ or CHOHCH2 and X and Y together form a single bond within a 6-membered ring;

Y is CH ₂ when. X is CH ₃ or CH2OH, or

Y is CH or COH when X is CH ₂ CH ₂ or CHOHCH _a ; and

Z is a saturated, or unsaturated C ₂ .-C5 alkyl or aikyl ester,

DD. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein the C _1ff ~moiioterpenoid is a monohydroxylated compound.

DE. The use according t example embodiment DC, wherein I¾. is hydrogen.

DF. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein Ri is oxygen.

DG. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein X is C¾ and Y is C¾.

DH. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein X is CH ₂ OH and Y is C¾-

DI. The use according t example embodiment DC, wherein X is CH3CH2.

DJ, The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein X is CHOHCHi- DK. The use according to example embodiment DI, wherein Y is CH.

DL. The use according to example embodiment DI, wherein Y is COH.

DM. The use according to example embodiment DJ, wherein Y is CH.

DN. The use according to example embodiment DJ, wherein Y is COH, DO. The use according to example embodiment DL wherein R ₂ h hydrogen,

DP. Hie use according to example embodiment DC, wherein ¾ is hydroxyi.

DQ. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein ¾ is absent.

DR. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein Z is a saturated ¾ alkyl.

DS. The use according to example embodiment DR, wherein Z is CCH ₃ ,

DT. Tire use according to example embodiment DC, wherein Z is an unsaturated Cj- C3 alkyl.

DU. Hie use according to example embodiment DT, wherein R? is absent.

DV. The use according to example embodiment DT, wherein R ₂ : is hydroxyi.

DW. The use according to example embodiment DT, wherein ¾ is hydrogen. DX, The use according to example embodiment DT, wherein Z is CCH ₂ .

DY. The use according to example embodiment DT, wherein Z is CCHCH ₂ .

DZ. The use according to example embodiment DT, wherein Z is CCHCH ₂ OCOC¾. EA. The use according to example embodiment DZ, wherein the Cio-monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof is a non-hydroxykted compound.

EB. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein the Cio-monoterpeiioid or enantiomer thereof is a raonohydroxylated compound, Ri is hydrogen, R2 is hydroxy/1, X is CH ₃ , Y is C¾ and Z is an unsaturated. C ₂ -C3 alkyl.

EC. The use according to example embodiment EEL wherein Z i CCHCHa. ED. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein the Cio-rnonoterpenoid is a non-hydroxylated compound wherein R _t is hydrogen, R? is absent, X is CH. _? , Y is C¾ and Z is CCHCH ₂ .OCOCH ₃ .

EE. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein the Cu>-monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof is a raoHohydroxylated compound, j is hydrogen or oxygen, R? is absent or hydrogen or hydroxy! , fa CH ₂ .CH2 or CHOHCH ₃ , Y is CH or COH, and Z is a saturated or unsaturated C¾ aikyl.

EF. The use according to example embodiment EE, wherein Ri is oxygen, Rj is hydrogen or hydroxyl, X is CH ₂ CH ₂ , Y is CH, and Z i a saturated C _% aikyl.

EG. The use according t example embodiment EF, wherein ¾ is hydrogen.

EH. Hie use according to example embodiment EE, wherein R-. is hydrogen, R? is hydrogen or hydroxyl, X is CH ₂ CH ₂ , Y is CH or COH, and Z is a saturated C ₂ alky] .

EL The use according to example embodiment EH, wherein Y is CH.

EL The use according to example embodiment EL wherein R ₂ is hydroxyl.

EK. Hie use according to example embodiment EH, wherein Y is COH.

EL. The use according to example embodiment EK, wherein R ₂ : is hydrogen.

EM. The use according to example embodiment ED, wherein R

CHOMCH2, Y is CH, and Z is an unsaturated <¾ aikyL EN. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein the us comprises use of a Cio-n onoterpenoid selected from the group consisting of:

1- Isopropyl- -meth .l-3-cyclohexen-l -ol (terpinen-4-ol);

3-Methyi-6-(propanr2-yl)eyciohe.x-2-en-l-one (piperitone);

2- (4- ethyl-3-cyclohexen-l-yl)-2-pfopanol (alpha-terpine l);

2-Methyl-5-(l -methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-i -ol (carveol);

6-IsGpK>pyl-3-methyl-2-cycIohexen-l-one- (3-carvoine«thenone)i and

3 ,7-Dimethyl- 1 , 6-oc tadien-3-ol (linalool).

EO. The use according to example embodiment EN, wherein the Cio-rtionoterpenoid is 1 sopropy!-4-methyl-3-cyclohexe!i-l-ol (tetpinen-4-ol).

EP. Tire use according to example embodiment EN. wherein the Cio-monoterpenoid is 3-Methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en- 1 -one (piperitone).

EQ. The use according to exampk embodiment DC, wherein the use comprises use of a carboxylie acid monoester of the Cio-monoterpenoid. ER. The use according to example embodiment EQ, wherein the carboxylie acid monoester is a monoester with a carboxylie acid selected from acetic acid, propionic acid and formic acid

ES. The use according to example embodiment EM, wherein the carboxylie acid is acetic acid,

ET, The use according to example embodiment EQ, wherein the Cio-monoterpenoid carboxylie acid monoester is selected from the group consisting of:

{2£ -3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-l-yl acetate (geranyl acetate);

3 J-Dir.nethyl-l ,6-oetadieB-3-yl acetate (linalyl acetate);

2-(4-M ^' ethyi-3~eyek}hexen- ^» yl)-2-propany acetate (terpinyl acetate); and 5-lsopropenyl-2-methyl-2-cyciohexen-l-yl acetate (carvyl acetate).

EU. The use according to example embodiment ET, wherein, the Cjo-raonoterpenoid carboxylie acid monoester is selected from the group consisting of:

(2¾-3 _! 7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-l-yl acetate (geranyl acetate); and 3,7-Diraethyl-1.6-octadien-3-yl acetate (linaiyl acetate).

EV. The use according to example embodiment DC, wherein the use comprises use of an. isolated enantiomer of the Cio-ffioooterperioid.

EW. Tlie use according to example embodiment EV, wherein the isolated enantiomer is selected from the group consisting of:

(if )- 1 -IsopiOpyl-4-methyl-3-cyclohexen- 1 -ol [(-)-terpi nen-4-otj ;

(iS -l-I&opropyl-4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-.l-ol [(+)-terpmen-4-ot];

2~[(J ?)~4-Methyl.cyclohex-3-e«~ 1 -yl]propan-2-ol [C+Hupha-terpineol] ;

(.6i?)-3-methyl.-.6-(propan-2-yl)cyclobex-2-en'- 1 -one [(- pipe:ritone ^' j ;

(65)-3-Meihyl-6-(prop^-2-yl)Cyclohex-2-ein-l-one ^' (-f)-piperitone ;

(361-3,7- imetlwl-l,6-octadien-3-ol (+)-Linaloolj;

(3R)- 3,7-Dimethyl- 1 ,6-octadien-3-ol [(-)-Linalool] ;

(/Ry5R)-2 Ietbyl-5-(l-niethylethenyi)-2-cyclohexen-l-oi [(-)-a,s-carveol];

(i5,5S)-2-Methyl-5-{l-m£thylethenyI)-2-cyciohexen-l-ol

( /¾ _: 5S)-2-Methyl-5-(l ~methylethen.yl)-2 yclohexen- 1 ~ol [(+) -trans-c eol] ; and

( 5 ¾)-2-Methyl-5-(l-methyletheiiyi)-2-cyciohexen -ol [(- rraas-earveol].

EX. Tlie use according to example embodiment EW, wherein the isolated enantiomer is selected from the group consisting of:

(/?)~1.-Isopropyl-4-methyl -3-cyclohexen- 1 -ol [(-)-teipinen-4-olj ;

(1.8)- 1 -lsQpropyl-4~methyl-3-cyelohexen- 1 -ol i(+)-terpmen-4-olJi

(6/?)-3-Tnethyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyciohex-2-en- 1 -one (-)-piperitonej ;

(65')-3-Methyl-6-(propan-2-yi)cyciohex-2-en- l-one [{÷}-piperitone];

(i5,55^-2-Metbyl-5-{l-methyletheuyi)-2-cyciohexen- l-ol [( )-ci,s-c.arveol] ; and

(!R, 5S)-2-M.ethyl-5-i 1 -methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen - 1 -ol. [(+)-m7 2,s-caryeol] . BY. The use according to example embodiment EX, wherein the isolated enantiomer is:

(/?)- l-lsopropyl-4-methyl -3-cyelohexen- 1 -ol (-)-terpinen.-4-ol].

EV. The use according to example embodiment EX, wherein the isolated enantiomer is:

(6R)-3 -metii>4- i-(.propaH-2-yI)cyclohex-2--en- l-one [ _. (-)-piperito«e) . FA. The use according to example embodiment EX, wherei the isolated enantiomer is:

(6i 3-Methy1-6-(propan-2-yi)cyclohex-2-en-l-o«e [(+)-piperitone].

FB, Use of an isolated C _l o-monoterpcnoid or enantiomer thereof in the preparation of a topical medicament for the treatment or prevention of alopecia in a subject, wherein the isolated Cio-monoterpenoid is l-Isopropyl-4-meth l-3-c clohexe,n-l-ol (terpinen-4-ol).

PC, I se of an isolated Qo-monoterpenoid or enantiomer thereof in the preparation of a topical medicament for the treatment or prevention of alopecia in a subject, wherein the isolated Citrmonoterpeiioid is 3-methyi-6-(propaii-2-yl)eyclohex-2-en-l- one (piperitone).

FD. The use according to example embodiment FB or FC, wherein the topical medicament comprises (i) isolated l-is;opropyI~4-methyl-3 y¾lohexen- ^' ] ~ol (terpirten- 4-oi) or an isolated enantiomer and (ii) isolated 3-methyl~6-(-propaa-2~yl)cyclohex~2- en-l-one (piperitone) or an isolated enantiomer thereof.

FE. Tire use according to example embodimentFD, wherein:

(i) the isolated enantiomer of terpinene-4-ol is:

(i?)-l -Isopropyl-4-m.ethyi-3-eyc{ohexen-i-oi (-)-terpiiien-4-olj; and/or

(ii) the isolated enantiome of piperi tone is:

(6i?)-3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)eyclohex-2-en- l-one (-)-piperitone] or

(65)-3-Methyl-6-(piOpari-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-l-one (+)-piperitone].

FF. The use according to any one of example embodiments FB to FE. wherei n the isolated 3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en- 1 -one (piperitone) o isolated enantiomer .thereof is in. -the form of an essential oil of Eucalyptus dives or a perfume comprising said essential oil,

FG. The use according to any one of example embodiment FC to FE, wherein the isolated l-lsopropyl-4-methyl-3-eyclohexen-l-ol (terpinen-4-oi.) or isolated enantiomer thereof is in the form of an essential oil from Eucalyptus dives or a perfume comprising said essential oil FH. The use according to any one of example embodiments DC to FE, wherein the CtQ-njonoterpefioid or ester or enantiomer thereof is a natural product or derived from, a natural product.

FT. The use according to example embodiment FH, wherein the natural product is selected from a plant or part (hereof, a plant extract, an essential oil and a perfume comprising said essential oil. FJ. The use according to any one of example embodiments DC to FE, wherein the Cjo-nionoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof is a synthetic compound

FTL The use according to any one of example embodiments DC to: FJ, wherein the use comprises use of at least two compounds selected from the Cu>-monoterpenoid and/or ester and/or enantiomer thereof,

FL. The use according to any one of example embodiments DC to F . wherein the medicament comprises a total amount of Cio-monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof sufficient to reduce or inhibit FGF-5 activity in the hair follicle or part thereof.

F . The use according to any one of example embodiments DC to F , wherein the medicament comprises a total amount of C ur monoterpenoid or ester or enantiomer thereof sufficient t reduce or inhibit FGF-5 binding to a cognate fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR.) til the hair follicle or part thereof.

FN. The use according to example embodiment FM, wherein the cognate FGFR is FGFRl.

FO. The use according to example embodiment FM or FN, wherein a reduction in FGF-5 binding is determined by a reductio in viability of a BaF3 cell expressing fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFRl) wherein said BaF3 cell is dependent on FGF-5 signalling for viability.

FP, The use according to any one of example embodiments DC to FO. wherein the medicament comprises a topical carrier, excipient or emollient. FQ. The use according to any one of example embodiirteats DC to FP, wherein the medicament comprises one or more adjunctive agents effective for treatment or pre vention of hair loss, FR. The use according to example embodiment FQ, wherein the one or more adjunctive agents is/are selected from the group consisting of estradiol, oxandrolone, minoxidil, Sanguisorb officinalis root extract, Rosa multiflora extract. Brown algae extract, loquat leaf extract, Pecaii shell extract, squill extract, sodium phytate,: Fucus vesimlosus extract, phytic acid, nonanal, and Lipidure-C.

FS. The use according to any one of example embodiments DC to FR, wherein the subject has a genetic predisposition for alopecia or familial history of alopecia,

FT. Tire use according to any one of example embodiments DC to FS, wherein the subject suffers from an existing alopecia,

FU. The use according to. any one f example embodiments DC to FS, wherein, the alopecia is androgenic alopecia. FV. The use according to any one of example embodiments DC to FS, wherein the alopecia is alopecia areata.

FW, The use according to any one of example embodiments DC to FS, wherein the alopecia is an acute form of alopecia,

FX. The use aecording t example embodiment FW, wherein the acute form of alopecia is induced by an acute event selected from pregnancy, stress, illness, treatment with a cytotoxic agent, treatment with a cytostatic- agent, and treatment with an agent which induces necrosi or apoptosis of hair follicles as a side-effect of therapy.

FY. The- use aecording to any one of example embodiments DC to FS, wherein the alopecia is alopecia induced by chemotherapy. EXAMPLES

Example 1 -Extraction of essentia! oil from Eucalyptus dives by steam distillation

This example describes extraction, of essential oils: from Eucalyptus dives by steam. distillation and an exemplary chemical composition for an essential oil of Eucalyptus dives as determined by gas chromatography.

Fresh Eucalyptus dives foliage is separated, from a Eucalyptus dives plant and introduced into a distilling chamber through which steam is to be passed. The distilling chamber is configured to support the Eucalyptus dives foliage in a manner which exposes the leaves to steam when passed through the chamber. Steam is then generated with a temperature between 100-105°C e.g., in a boiler, and passed through the distilling chamber containing the Eucalyptus dives leaves. As the steam contacts the leaves, the cells and vesicles containing essential oils are disrupted and the essential oils are released in the form of vapour. The vapour flow of essential oil and steam is directed t a condenser unit in which the vapour is condensed e.g., by a water cooled jacket surrounding the condenser unit, to form a liquid distillate having an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The liquid distillate is directed into a collection vessel and the essential oil (oil phase) is separated from the hydrosol or aqueous portion (aqueous phase) according to the relative specific densities. The essential oil obtained from the steam distillation of Eucalyptus dives is collected and used in accordance with the invention.

An essential oil extracted from Eucalyptus dives by steam distillation as described supra may be tested lor chemical composition by gas chromatography e.g., to determine its suitability for use in the present invention. An exemplary chromatographic analysis for an essential oil of Eucalyptu dive showing a typical chemical composition thereof is presented below. Typical profile of major chemical constituents

essential Of from Eucalyptus dims

Chemical constituent Amount (w/y)

Pipcritonc 39-55%

1 ,8 ciiieole trace

a-phellandrane 15-25%

β-phellandrane 1 -4%

Globulol 2-6%

Terpineiie-4-οί 3-5%

pam-cymene 0.1-10%

ct-pinene 0.1-2%

S-terpinene 0.5-3.5%

limonene trace

Example 2 - Test compounds-

This example demonstrates availability of exemplary isolated monoterpenoid compounds tested for suitability in performing the invention.

Test compounds were all commercially available. However, compounds derived from natural sources that are in a substantially-purified form are also contemplated.

Test Compound. Source,

i .inulyl acetate Tokyo Chemical Industry

onaual Toky Chemical industry

Linalool Tokyo Chemical Industry

Gerarwl acetate Tokyo Chemical Industry

a-Terpineol Tokyo .Chemical Industry

l-Carve tl Tokyo Chemical Industry

(-)-Te:rpinen-4-ol Tokyo Chemical Industry

(+)-Tetp ^' inen-4-Dl Tokyo Chemical Industry

(±)-Tei-pinet)-4-ol ! ^" (+) 50%. <-) 50% ^' j Tokyo Chemical industry

Novo) Tokyo Chemical Industry

i-}-Menihol Tokyo Chemical Industry

beta-Citi'oi ellol Tokyo Chemical Industry

Geianioi Tokyo Chemical Industry-

Pipeiitone ((-j-Piperitorie} Tokyo Chemical Industry Example 3 - Effect of test compounds on FGF-5 signalling

This example demonstrates the preparation and use of a transgenic FR-Ba F3 cell line for identifying compounds of the invention having FGF-5 modulatory activity. Ba F3 is a murine interleukm-3 (lL-3)-dependent pro-B cell line. 1L3 -independent Ba F3 clones expressing FGFR-.1 or FGFR-l c on. their. cell surface and exhibiting FGF- 5-dependent proliferation (e<g., Smedley et at, Neoplasia, 1 :349-355, 1999; Demiroglu et (i Blood, 98:3778-3783, 2001; Ito et eiL, Journal of Cellular Physiology, 197:273- 283, 2003), were employed to assay compounds for their ability to inhibit FGF-5 activity. That is, compounds were tested for their ability to modulate proliferation of FR-Ba/F3 cells in the presence of recombinant human FGF-5 (ihFGF-5) prepared according to Maeda et at, Nishi Nikon Hifuka, 69(1): 81 -86, 2007.

Briefly, a suitable plasmid expressing FGFR-lc was introduced into hitman ER-Ba/F3 cells, and the cells were maintained in RPM1 RPMI-1640 with 10% FBS and I.3xI0 ^"17 M of murine IL-3 (Sigma, S Louis, MI) containing antibiotic G418 sulfate (Promega, Medison, Wl). The inventors compared proliferation of FR BaF3 cells i culture medium containing IL3 or FGF-5 and a different concentration in the range from 0.005% (w/v) to 1.0% (w/v) of each test compound listed in Example 1. The FR-BaF3 cells were seeded at 5 x 10 ⁴ /mL cells per well in 96-well micro-culture plates (Falcon) in RPMI-1640 culture medium containing .10% fetal bovine serum, 5Mg/mL heparin. Recombinant human FGF-5 (rhFGF-5; Ipg mL) was added to one group, and IL-3 (0.2 ng/mL) (Sigma) was added to another group. The test compounds were then introduced to the micro-culture plate wells. Total volume of media per well was ΙΟΟμΙ, Control groups lacking test compound were also prepared for each of the IL-3- supplemented and FGF-5-supplemented samples. The plates were then incubated at 37°C in 5% CO, for 3 days.

After 3 days, colorimetric assays were performed using a. Cell. Counting Kit-8 (CC -8) (Wako) according t the manufacturer's instructions t measure cell proliferation or suppression -thereof by the test compound at varying concentrations. Briefly, ^' ΙΟμΙ (1:2 dilution) of the CCK-8 reagent was added to each micro-culture plate well after: which time the plates were incubated at 37°C for 3 hours., Absorbance at 450am was then measured using a microplate reader. Cell viability and proliferatio for the IL-3- supplemented and FGF-5-supplemented groups was calculated as a measure of the optical density (OD) of cells treated with a test compound relative to the OD of the respective untreated controls, excluding the OD of blank controls (media only). Dose response curves were plotted and the respective inhibitory concentrations (T.C5Q) for the test compounds were determined. .Suppression of FGF-5-depeiideiit ceil proliferation and viability was, observed in FR- BaF3 cells to which (~)-tetpine»-4-oi, (+)-tetpi.ne>i-4~oL oHerpmeoL linalyl acetate,, geranyl acetate, linalool and l-carveol were added (data presented in Figures l(a)-l(h)). IC5 ₀ values for each compound are presented in Table 2.

Table 2.

Inhibitory activity of test compounds on FGF-5-dependent cell proliferation

( ) FGF-5 Specificity

Test Compound FGF-5 IL-3 IL-l/FGF-5

Linalyl acetate 0.4 0.9 2.25

Nonanal 0.1 0.9 9

Linalool <0.03 0.9 30> (BR)

Geranyl acetate 0.1 0.8 8 (BR) a-Terpineol -0.01 0.05 5

I-Carveol 0.05 0.1 2

(-)-4-Terpiiien-4-ol 0.5 >1.0 2>

(+)-4-Terpinen-4-ol 0.11 >1.Q 9.1>

Pipe.rito.ne 0.024 0.59 25

(±)-4-Terpinen-4~ol NT NT NT

Nerol i.0> L0> ND

(-)-Menthol 1.0> i.0> ND beta-Citronelloi 1.0> 1.0> ND

Geranioi :1.0> 1.0> ND

BR; less reproducible ND: not determined, NT: not tested. From this result, the following test compounds were considered as potent FGF-5- inhibitory active substances;

* Linalyl acetate

* Monanal

* a -Terpineol

* (-)-4-Terpinen-4-ol

* (+)-4-Terpinen-4-ol

* Piperitone,

* (±)-4-Terpinen-4-oL

Example 4 ~ Effect of test compounds on proliferation of DP cells- as determined by Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity

This example demonstrates the use of an alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity assay for identifying compounds of the invention having the ability to modulate proliferation of dermal papillae (DP) cells, and preferably modulate anagen phase of the ceil cycle thereof.

Dermal papilla cells were prepared according to the methods described in WO2013/105417, Briefly, hairs were pulled from the scalp of a healthy subject (32 year old male) showing normal non-alopecia hair growth using tweezers. Hair follicles with dermal papilla were thus obtained at a rate of approximately one for every 100 hairs pulled. The hair follicles with dermal papilla were separated from the hair using tweezers and transferred into a saline for inspection under a microscope. Under a microscope, each dermal papilla was isolated from a respective hair follicle using tweezers and a scalpel. Approximately 2000 isolated dermal papilla cells were then transferred to a 35mm cell culture, dish together l-2ml of cell culture medium, after which time the ceils were cultured at 37°C to produce a primar cell culture of dermal papilla. The cell culture medium consisted of approximately 90% DMEM medium, 10% fetal bovine serum (final concentration: 10%), FGF2 (final concentration: l ng/ml), and penicillin-streptomycin solution (final concentration: l^g/rnl) for every 2mL of medium. Ceil culture conditions were maintained for more than 14 days until dermal papilla cells covered approximately 40% of the area of the 35mm culture dish. at which time subcultures were performed. To prepare the subcultures, the cell culture- medium was removed from the 35mm culture dish and the adherent cells were washed once with 2ml of saline (at room temperature). 1 ml Trypsin-EDTA solution (0.1% trypsin and 0.02% EDTA) was then added to the 35mm culture dish and left to stand for 4 minutes at 37°C. Dissociated dermal papilla cells were then recovered from the 35 m dish, and seeded to a new 100mm dish, and cultured in media under the same conditions as for the primary cell culture described above.

When the dermal papilla cells covered approximately 70-80% of the area of each 100 mm culture dish, the sub-confluent cells were subcultured as before. The process was repeated until sufficient cells were obtained to screen compounds of interest.

Once sufficient DP cells were obtained, the cells were harvested to provide a cell suspension. To harvest the DP cells, the cell culture medium was removed from the culture dish, and the adherent cells were washed with saline at room temperature. Trypsin-EDTA solution was the added under conditions described supra to dissociate the cells from the cell culture dish. Approximately 5x10* of the dissociated celts were resuspended in 500ml of assay medium containing 445 ml of DMEM medium, 50ml of 10% fetal calf serum and 5ml of antibiotic.

Aliquots of the ceil suspension were transferred to the wells of cell culture dishes, and a single monoterpenoid listed in Example 1 e.g., (- _. >-4-terpinen-4-ol, (+)-4-terpinen-4-ol, (±)-4-terpinen-4-ol, a-terpiiieol. nominal, linalyl acetate or piperitoiie, is added to each well at a concentration of 0.005 (mg ml) or 0.01 (mg ml) or 0.05 (mg/ml) or 0.1 (mg/ml) or 0.5 (mg/ml). Cell suspensions were transferred to wells of a -further cell culture dish to which minoxidil was then, added at a concentration of 0.005 (mg/ml) or 0.01 (mg/ml) or 0.05 (mg ml) or 0.1 (mg/ml) or 0.5 (mg/ml). A W t/β- eatenin pathway activation agent e.g., Wnt3 or GSK-3 Inhibitor IX, was added to each of the cell cultures to- produce an "activated cell culture". Control cell cultures containing ^' the same monoterpenoid compound or minoxodil, but lacking the Wnt/β- eatenin pathway activation agent, were processed in parallel. These activated and control cell cultures were divided further into duplicate cell culture samples either lacking FGF-5 or. to which recombinant human FGF-5 (rhFGF-5; lpg/mL) was added. Table 3 illustrates the celt culture and sample design matrix as herein described. The cell culture samples were each cultured at 37 °C for 3 days under atmosphere containing less than 5% C(¾. Col orirne trie assays were performed using a Cell Counting Kit-8 (CC -8) according to the manufacturer's instructions, to measure cell proliferation of the DP cells. An assay control contained eel! culture media in the absence of DP cell ("medium background ^'5 ). Ahsorbances: (450 tun) for each activated cell culture sample and the co.tTespond.mg control cell culture sample were determined using a microplate reader, and the relative absorbance of each activated cell culture sample was determined by the following ratio:

(A450 nm contfoicdl culture— A450lim medium tekgroiirtd)

Each activated cell culture sample and each control, ceil culture sample was then washed twice in saline at room temperature. The cells were lysed by freeze-thawin employing three freeze-thaw cycles. In each freeze-thaw cycle, the cell suspension was frozen for 5 minutes at -80°C and thawed by incubating cells for 5 minutes at room temperature. To the lysed cells, p-nitrophenyl phosphate (Img/rnl) in 1M diethanolamine buffer solution was added, and each lysate was incubated at 37 °C for 30 minutes, The relative absorbance (490 nm) of each activated cell culture sample to each corresponding control cell sample was determined as a relative measure of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity. Similar readings were obtained for p-nitrophenyl phosphate (lmg/ml) in 1M diethanolamine buffer solution lacking DP cells ("buffer background").

ALP activity was determined by the following ratio:

f A490 nm activated ceitatltoe - A490niB buffer badcsaama 1

( A490 nm controi cell culture - Α490Π1Π buffo- background) · Table 3 demonstrates sample design for the DP-ALP assay described in the preceding paragraphs:

Table 3

Sample matrix for DP- ALP assays

ALP activity was plotted as a function of the concentration of each test compound in the presence and absence of rhFGF-5 (Figures 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8a and 9a). Normalised dose response curves were also obtained showing relative change in ALP activity following addition of the respective test compounds at different doses in the presence and absence of FGF-5 (Figures 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7b, 8b and 9b). Data indicate that the test compounds Piperitone, (-)-terpinen-4-oi, (±)-terpinen-4-ol, «- terpineol, and (+)-terpinen-4-ol each incrcased relative ALP activity of DP cells treated FGF-5. Taken together with data from Example 2 hereof, this induced increase in ALP activity suggest that the respective test compounds inhibit FGF-5-depen.dent signalling and extend the anagen phase of the DP cell cycle and/or preve t DP cells from entering catagen. in contrast, minoxidil showed a poor ability to increase relative ALP activity in DP cells treated FGF-5 suggesting that minoxidil is a poor inhibitor of FGF-5- dependent signalling in DP ceils. The FGF-5 -inhibitory activity of the test compounds, from most active to least active, as determined by DP- ALP assay, may be ranked as follows: Most active Least acti ve

Pip tone > {-Met ineii-4-oI > {+)-terpinen-4-«i » a-terpineol > {+)-terpinen-4»<>l Iinaiyl acetate

The inventors then repeated the DP- ALP assay described supr employing Eucalyptus dives essential oil extract.

.ALP activity of DP cells treated with Eucalyptus dives extract was plotted as a function of the concentration in the presence and absence of rliFGF-5 (Figure 10a). A normalised, dose response curve was also obtained showing relative change in ALP activity following addition of Eucalyptus dives extract at different doses in the presence and absence of FGF-5 (Figure 10b). The data indicate that Eucalyptus dives extract increased relative ALP activi ty of DP cells treated FGF-5, suggesting that Eucalyptus dives extract is able to inhibit FGF-5 -depende nt signalling and extend the anagen phase of the DP cell cycle and/or prevent DP cells from entering catagen.

Test compounds, and extracts comprising same,, which have been shown herein to increase and/or restore ALP activit in. DP ceils treated with FGF-5 and inhibit FG.F-5- signalling in. DP cells are considered by the inventors to be effective for reducing hair loss and/or hair thinning associated with FGF-5 signalling in the dermal papilla, such as: by preventing and/or delaying and/or reducing premature onset of catagen in the hair follicle, and even extending the anagen phase of the hair follicle thereby prolonging hair growth. Such compounds are also effective for treatment of alopecia.

Example S ~ Compound formulations This example describes formulation of monoterpenoids for use in performing the invention.

One or more test eompoimd(s) identified in Example 2 and/or Example 3 is/are formulated with a topical carrier e.g., as described in Remington 's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 21th Ed. Phil delphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, to produce a non-therapeutic topical formulation for treatment or prevention of hair loss or a non- therapeutic topical formulation for treatment of alopecia. The topical formulation may contain the test compound^) in any dose suitable for reducin and/or delaying and/or treating and/or preventing hair loss or hair thinning e.g... as determined by testing in. an animal model described herein.

In one example, the topical formulation contains the test compound in a dose of about

0.01% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil or perfume per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v). In one example, the topical formulation contains the test compound in a dose of about 0.1 % by weight, of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil or perfume per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v). In another example, the topical formulation contains the test compound in a dose of about 0.5% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil or perfume per unit volume of the topieal formulation (v/v). In another example, the topical formulation contains the test compound in a drxse of about 1 ,0 by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil or perfume per unit volume of the topical, formulation (v/v). In another example, the topical, formulation contains the test compound in a dose of about 2.0% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume o oil or perfume per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v). In another example, the topical formulation contains the test compound in a dose of about 3<0% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil or ^■ perfume per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v). The topieal formulation may additionally contain one or more other agents effective for reducing and/or delaying and or treating and/or preventing hair loss or hair thinning

1. e., one or more "adjunctive agents". For example, a topical formulation may contain, a primary agent identified in Example 2 and/or Example 3 as being capable of inhibiting FGF-5-signalling and/or binding FGF-5 and optionally any one or more of the adjunctive agents as illustrated in Table 4. Table 4

Combinations of active agents for inclusion in topical formulations Example 6 - Shampoo formulation- comprising {-)~terpinen~4-ol.

This example describes a shampoo formulation comprising (-)-terpinen-4-oL

An exemplary shampoo for use in accordance with the invention comprises (-)- terpinen-4-oI, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as K dives, as an. active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5~depettdent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary shampoo comprising (-)-terpinen-4-el may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, sodium iaureth sulfate, lauryl betaine, dipropyiene glycol, auraroide DEA, glycol distearate, Sanguisorh officinalis root extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Swertia japonic extract, chiorella vulgaris extract, Moringa pterygosp rma seed extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, polyquatemium-64, polyquaternium-51, sodium lauroyl methyklanine, glycerol, polyquaternium-10, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 80, PEG- 5 stearate, (Simethicone, Iaureth-2,: citric acid, sodium citrate, butyiefte glycol, laureth-20, methylparabeu, propylparaben, sodium salicylate, alcohol (ethaiiol), and fragrances.

Example 7 ~ Shampoo formulation comprising ( ~terpinen~4~ol

This example describes a shampo formulation comprising (±)-terpine.n-4~oi. A exemplary shampo for use in accordance with the invention comprises (±)- terpinen-4-ol , in a substantially pure form or as a .constituent of an essential oil such as from tea tree or sweet marjoram, as an active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5-dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplar shampoo comprising (±)- terpinen-4-oJ may also comprise one or more of. the following additional ingredients: purified water, sodium Iaureth sulfate, lauryl betaine, dipropyiene glycol, lauramide DEA, glycol distearate, Sanguisorha officinalis root extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Swertia japonica extract, chiorella vulgaris extract, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, poiyquaternium-64, polyquaternium-51 , sodium lauroyl metJiylalanine, glycerol, polyquaternium-t 0. sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 80, PEG-5 stearate, dimethieone, Iaureth- 2, citric acid, sodium citrate, butyfetie glycol lauieth-20, metftylparaben. propylparaben, sodium salicylate, alcohol (ethanol), and fragrances.

Example 8 - Shampoo formulation comprising fX-Terpineol

This example describes a shampoo formulation comprising a-Terpineol.

An exemplar shampoo for use in accordance with the invention comprises ce- Terpineol, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from Anthemis akissima or clary sage or lavandin, as an active ingredient t inhibit FGF-5 -dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary shampoo comprising (« Terpmeol may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, sodium lauretb sulfate, lauryl betaine, dipropylene glycol, lauraniide DBA, glycol distearate, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Rosa multifiura fruit extract, Swertia japonica extract, chlorella vulgaris extract, M&ringa ptetygosperrna seed extract. Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, polyquaternium-64, po1yquaternium-5.1 , sodium lauroyi methyl alanine, glycerol, polyquaternium-lO, sorbitan stearate. polysorbate 80, PEG-5 stearate, dimethieone, laureth-2, citric- acid, sodium -citrate, butylene glycol, laureth-20, niethylparaben. propylparaben, sodium salicylate, alcohol (ethanol), and fragrances.

Example 9 - Shampo [formulation omprisi g {+)-terpimn^-ol

This example describes a shampoo formulation comprising (+ )-terpmen-4-ol.

An exemplary shampoo for use in accordance with the invention comprises (+)- terpinen-4-o1, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from tea tree or marjoram or lavender, as an active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5- dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary shampoo comprising (+)~terpmen- ~ol ma also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, sodium laureth sulfate, lauryl betaine, dipropylene glycol, lauraniide DEA, glycol distearate, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Rosa midtifiora fruit extract, Swerti japonic extract, chlorella vulgaris. extract, Mormga ptefygosp tma seed extract. Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, polyquatemium-64, polyquateniium-51, sodium lauroyl methylalanine, glycerol, polyquaternium-10, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 80, PEG-5 stearate, dimethicone,. l.aureth-2, citric acid, sodium citrate, butylene glycol, lauretb-20, raethylparaheri, propylparaben, sodium salicylate, alcohol (ethanol), and fragrances.

Example 10 - Shampoo formulation comprising HnaM acetate

This example describes a shampoo formulation comprising linalyi acetate, An exemplary shampoo for use in accordance witli the inventio comprises linalyi acetate, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from bergamot or lavender or marjoram or lavandm or thyme or clary sage, as an active ingredient to inhibit FGF~5~dependent signalling in hair follicle or part thereof. An. exemplary shampoo comprising linalyi acetate may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, sodium laureth sulfate,, lauryl betaine, dipropylene glycol, lauramide DEA, glycol distearate, Smguisorba officinalis .root extract, Ros mul ifiora fruit extract, Swertia jeponica extract, chloreila vulgaris extract, Mormga pterygosperma seed extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, poiyquat.ernium-64, polyquateniium-51, sodium lauroyl methylalanine, glycerol, polyquate ium-iO, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 80, PEG-5 stearate, dimethicone, lauretb-2, citric acid, sodium citrate, butylene glycol, laureth-20, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium salicylate, alcohol (ethanol), and fragrances,

Example Π - Shampoo formulation-comprising linalool

This example describes a shampoo formulation comprising linalool.

An exemplary shampoo for use in accordance witli the invention comprises linalool, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from marjoram or lavender or bergamot or Pelargonium geranium, or neroli, as an active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5 -dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary shampoo comprising linalyi acetate may also comprise one or more of the following additional, ingredients: purified water, sodium. Iaureth sulfate, lauryl betaine, dipropylene glycol, lauraniide DEA, glycol distearatc, Sanguisorbii officinalis root extract, Rosa m Mflora trait extract, Swertia japonica extract, chlorella vulgaris extract, Moringa pterygospernia seed extract. Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, polyqiiateraiunt-64, polyquater.n.lum-5.1 , sodium iauroyi methyl alanine,, glycerol, polyqiiaterniuni-lO, soibitan stearate, polvsorbate 8Q, PEG-5 stearate, diniethicone, Iaureth -2, citric acid, sodium citrate, butylene glycol, laureth-20, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium, salicylate, alcohol (ethanol), wd fragrances, Ex mpl 12 -~ Sltampoo formulation comprising ge a l acetate

This example describes a shampoo formulation comprising geranyl acetate.

An exemplar shampoo for use in accordance with the invention comprises geranyl acetate, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from carrot seed or citronella or palmarosa, as an active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5- dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. A exemplary shampoo comprising geranyl. acetate may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, sodium Iaureth sulfate, lauryl betaine, dipropylene glycol, lauramide DEA, glycol distearatc, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Rom m ltiflora fruit extract, Swertia japonica extract, chlorella vulgaris extract, Moringa pterygOsp ^' erma seed extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, polyquaterniuiri-64, polyqua.ternium-51 , sodium iauroyi. methylalanine, glycerol, polyquatemium-i , sorbitan stearate, polvsorbate 80, PEG-5 stearate, dimethicone, laureth-2, citric acid, sodium citrate, butylene glycol, laureth-20. methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium salicylate, alcohol {ethanol), and fragrances.

Example 13 ~ Shampoo formulation comprising i-catveol

This example describes a shampoo formulation comprising i-carveol. An exemplary shampoo for use in accordance with the invention comprises /-earveol, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from spearmint or caraway seed _. , as an active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5 -dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof, An exemplary shampoo comprising i-carveol may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water,, sodium laureth sulfate, lauryl betaine, dipropyiene glycol, Iauramide DEA, glycol listearate, Sanguisorha officinalis root extract, Rosa multifiora. fruit extract, Swertia japomca extract, chlorella vulgaris extract, Mortnga pterygosperm seed extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, polyquaterrtium-64. polyquatemium-51, sodium, laurovl methvlalanine, glycerol, polyquaternium-lO, sorbitan stearate, polysorhate 80, PEG -5 stearate, diniethicone, laureth-2, citric acid, sodium citrate, butylene glycol, laureth-20, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium salicylate, alcohol (ethanoi), and fragrances.

This example describes a shampoo formul tion comprising piperitom<

An exemplary shampoo for use in accordance with the invention comprises piperitone, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from Eucalyptus {lives or lemon grass or mint, as an active ingredient to inhibit R3F-5- dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary shampoo comprising piperitone may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, sodium laureth sulfate, lauryl betaine, dipropyiene glycol, Iauramide DEA, glycol, clistearate, Sanguisorha officinalis root extract, Rosa multiflora fmit extract, Swertia japomca extract, chlorella vulgaris extract, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract. Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, polyquatemium-64, pol yquatermiim-51, sodiu m lauroyl methyl alanine, glycerol, polyquaternium- 10, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 80, PEC- 5 stearate, dimethicone, iaurerh-2, citric- acid, sodium, citrate* butylene glycol, laureth-20, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium, salicylate, alcohol (ethanol), and fragrances, Example 15 - Tank- formulation comprising (~ terpinen-4-o!

This example describes a tonic formulation comprising (~)-terpmen- - i.

An exemplary tonic for use in accordance with the invention comprises (-)-terpinen-4- 61, in a substantially pure form, or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from Eucalyptus dives, as an. active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5-dependertt signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary tonic may also cotnpri.se one or more ofthe following additional ingredients; purified water, ethanol, faaiylene glycoL panihenyi ethyl ether, Swertia japomca (or S ettki eMmta) extract _s glyeytxhet c add, citri acid, sodium citrate, ina odextrin, Ginkgo bilob extract, Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, Poterium officinale root extract and Rosa muififi&m fruit extract

For example, an exemplary tonic formulation of the in vention comprises (~)~terpi.nen-4~ ol, purified water, e baooL butylene glycol, Poterium officinale root extract, Rosa ultiflora fruit extract, panthenyl ethyl ether, Swettia japonica (or Sw rtia cltirat ) extract,, glycyrrhetinic acid, citric acid, sodium citrate., and nialtodextrin, wherein the (- )-terpmen-4~ol is present in an amount between 0.01-3.0% or 0,01-0.3%: by weight of active compound per unit volume o topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of essential oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v).

For example, a formulation comprising both (-)-terpinen-4- l and piperitone in suitable concentration ranges is prepared as a dilution, of the essential oil from E. dives in a dilution range from about 1 : 10,000 (v/v) to about 1 :33 (v/v), including 1 :1 ,000 (v/v) or 1 :500 (v v) or 1:100 (v/v) or 1:50 (v/v).

Ex w&le.16 - Tonic formulation, comprising (±)-feq¾»eB- -< il

This example describes a. tonic formulation comprising (±)-terpinen-4-ol<

An exemplary tonic for use in accordance with the invention comprises (±)-te:ipmen~4- ol, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an. essential oil such as from lavender or other suitable source shown in. Table 1, as an active, ingredient to inhibit FGF-5 -dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof An exemplary tonic f rinulation may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified wafer, ethanol, butylene glycol, pa henyl ethyl ether, Swertia japonic a (or Swertia chi ta) extract, giyeytrhetsnk acid, citric acid, sodium, citrate, maltodextrirs., Ginkgo bilohu extract. Erfahetr japo c leaf extract, Pot r ^' n officinale root extract and Rom muhiflora fruit extract.

Fo example, an exemplary tonic formulation of the invention comprises (+)-terpinen- 4-ol ₅ purified water, ethanol, butylene glycol, Poterium qffic aie roo extract, Rosa muhifiom fruit extract, panthenyl ethyl ether, Swertia jepomca (or Swertia chi i ) extract, glycyrrhetimc acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, and maltodextrin, wherein me (±)-teipinen-4-ol is present in an amount between 0.01-3.0% or 0.0! -0.3% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of essential oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v).

Example 17 - Tonic formulation comprisin a-Terpineol

This example describes a tonic formulation comprising -Terpineoi.

An exemplary tonic for use in accordance with the invention comprises (X-TerpineoL in substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from clary sage or other suitable source shown i Table 1 , as an active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5- depeiident signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary tonic formulation may als comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, ethanol- butykne glycol, panthenyl ethyl ether, Swertia- japanica (or Swertia ehirata) extract, glycynihetm-ie ac d, citric acid, sodium, citrate, maltodexfrin, Ginkgo biloba extract, Eriobotrya japonico leaf extract, Poterumi officinale root extract arid Eosa muhiflora fruit extract.

For example, an exemplary tonic formulation of the invention comprises ((X)-Terpmeol, purified wate , ethanol, butylene glycol, Potenwri. officinale root extract, Rem muhiflora fruit extract, panthenyl ethyl ether, Swertia japoni-ca (or Swertia ehirata) extract, gly-cy ieiinic acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, and tmltodsxirin, wherein the {(X)-Terpineol is present in .an amount between 0.01-3.0% or 0.01-0.3% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of essential oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v).

E mpi lS- Tonic _ formu lation comprising I + )-tennnm-4-o_l

Thi example describes a tonic formulation comprising (+)-terpinen-4-ol. An exemplary tonic for use in accordance with the invention comprises (+)-terpinen-4- ol, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an. essential oil such as from tea tree or other suitable source shown in Table 1, as an active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5- depeodent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary tonic formulation may als comprise one or more of the following additional, ingredients: purified water, ethanol, butylene glycol, panthenyi ethyl ether, Swertm japomca (or Swertia ehirata) extract, glycyrrheiinic acid, citric acid, sodium, citrate, malic-dextrin, Ginkgo hiloha extract, Eriobotrya japomca leaf extract, Poiem i officinale root extract find, Rosa tr hif ra fruit extract For example, an exemplary tonic formulation of the invention comprises (+)-terpmen- 4-o.f, purified water, ethanol, but lene glycol, Patertum officinale- root extract Rasa muitifiom fruit extract, panthenyi ethyl ether, Swertia japomca (or Swertia ehirata) extract, glyeyrrneiinie acid, citric- acid, sodium citrate, and maltodexiriii, wherein the (+>terpiuen-4-ol is present in an amount between 0.01-3.0% or 0.01.-0.3% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of essential oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v). Example 19- Tonic formulation comprising linalyl acetate

This example describes a tonic formulation comprising linalyl acetate.

An exemplary tonic for use in accordance with the invention comprises linalyl acetate, in a substantially pore form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from lavender or othe suitable source shown in Table 1 , as an active ingredient to inhibit FOF-5- dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary tonic may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, ethanoL butylene glycol, panthenyi ethyl, ether, Swertia japomca (or Swertia chi taj extract, glycyrrherinic acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, jmitodexirin, Ginkgo hifoha extract, EHobotrya juponica leaf extract Poiermm officinale root extract and Rosa mukifiora fruit extract.

For example, an exemplar tonic formulation of the invention comprises linalyl acetate, purified water, ethanol htnyiene glycol, Folerkm officinale root extract, Ros multifiom fruit extract, panthenyl. ethyl ether, Swertia japoni (or Swertia chimta) extract, glycyrrhetinic acid, citric acid, sodium, citrate, and maltodextrin, wherein the linalyl acetate is present in an amount between 0.01-3.0% or 0.01-0,3% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation {w/vt or by volume of essential oil per unit volume of the topical, formulation (v/y).

Example 20- Tonic formulation comprising linalool

This example describes a tonic formulation comprising linalool,

An exemplary tonic for use in accordance with the invention comprises linalool, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent o an essential oil such as from lavender or other suitable source shown in Table I, as an. active ingredient, to inhibit FGF-5- dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary tonic formulation may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, efhanoi, butylene glycol, panthenyl ethyl ether, Swertia japtmica (or Swertia (fhi t ) extract, glycyrrhetinie acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, maUodextriii, Ginkgo hifoha extract, Eriobotry japoniea leaf extract, Potgrtum officinale root extract and Rosa mrfuflo

For example, an exemplary tonic .formulation of the invention comprises linalool, purified water, echanoi, butyleae glycol, Poterium officinale root extract, Rasa mi tifitrm fruit extract, panihenyi ethyl ether, Sweriia japoniea (or Sweriia c iraia) extract, giycyrrherittic acid, citric acid, sodium citrate,- rid maltodexfrin, wherein the linalool is present in an amount between 0.0.1 -3.0% or 0,01-0.3% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical, formulation fw/v) or b volume of essential oil per unit volume of the topical, formulation (v/v).

Example 21- Tonic formulation comprising geranyl acetate

This example describes a tonic formulation comprising geranyl acetate.

An exemplary tonic for use in accordance with the invention comprises geranyl acetate, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from carrot seed or other suitable source shown in Table L as an active ingredient to inhibit EGF-- 5-dependenf signalling i a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary tonic formulation may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, efhanot butylene glycol, panthen l ethyl ether, Sweriia japoniea (or Swertta chiratff) extract, glycyrrheiiffle acid _* citric acid, sodium citrate, maltode-xtrm, Ginkgo bi!ob extract, Eriobotrya japoniea leaf extract, Poterium officinale root extract and Rosa mdilfiom fruit extract.

For example, an exemplary tonic formulation of the invention comprises geranyl acetate, purified water, et anol, butylene glycol, Poterium officinale root extract, Rosa muMflem fruit extract panihenyi ethyl ether, Swertia japoniea (or Sweriia chirata extract, giycyrrhetinie acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, and niafcodextrm, wherein the geranyl. acetat is present in. .an. amount between 0.01-3.0% or 0.01-0.3% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of essential oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v). Example 22· Tonic formulation comprising l-c rv ol

This example describes a tonic formulation comprising /-carveol.

An exemplary tonic for use in accordance with the invention comprises J-carveoI, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from spearmint or other suitable source shown in Table 1, as an. active ingredient to inhibit FOF-5- dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary tonic formulation may also comprise one or more of die following additional ingredients: purified water, ethanol, hiUylene glycol, panthenyl ethyl ether, Swertia jepordca (or Swertia chiratu) extract, glyeytrhetimc acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, roaUodextrin. Ginkgo bilaba extract, Erwbotrya japonica leaf extract, Poieri officinale root extract and Rosa muitifiora fruit extract.

For example, an exemplary tonic fadnulation of the invention comprises /-carveoi, purified water, ethanoL buiylene- glycol, P&letiufP. officinale- root extract, Rosa muinjlom fruit extract, panthenyl ethyl ether, Swertia japonica (or Swertia chirata} extract, giycyrthetmic acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, and rmdfodexirin, wherein the /- earveo! is present in an amount between 0.01-3,0% or 0,01-0.3% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of essential oil per unit volume of the topical formulation, (v/v).

Example 23- Tonic formulation comprising piperiione

This example describes a tonic formulation comprising piperiione.

An exemplary tonic for use in accordance with the- invention comprises piperitone, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such a from Eucalyptus dives, a an active ingredient to inhibit FGF-5-dependent signalling in a hair follicle or part thereof. An exemplary tonic formulation may also comprise one or more of the following additional ingredients: purified water, ethanol. butylene glycol, panthenyl etliy! ether, Swertia japomca (or Swertia ckinuci) extract, glycyrrhetinic acid, citric acid, sodium citrate,, akodextrin. Ginkgo hilobe extract, Erwbotrya japonic® Leaf extract Poterium officinale root extract and Rosa m Uiflom fruit extract

For example, an exemplary tonic .formulation of the invention, comprises piperitone, purified water, echanoi, butyleae glycol, Poteri m officinale root extract, Rosa mi tifitrra fruit extract, panihenyi ethyl ether, Sw riia japomca (or Swertia c iraia) extract, iy-cynlierimc acid, citric acid, sodium citrate,- and maitodex rin, wherein the piperitone is present in an .amount between 0.01.-3.0% or 0.01.-0.3% by weight of acti ve compound per unit volume of topical, fonnulation (w/v) or b volume of essential oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v).

For example, a formulation comprising bath (-)-terpinen-4-ol and piperitone in suitable concentration ranges is prepared as dilution of the essential oil from E. dives in a dilution range from about 1: 10,000 (V/v) to about 1 :33 (v/v), including 1 : 1,000 (v/v) or 1 :500 (v/v) or 1 : 100 (v/v) or 1 :50 (v/v).

Example 24 - Perfume formulation comprising (~)-t rpinen-4-ol

This example describes a perfume formulation comprising (- )-teipinen-4-ol.

An exemplary perfume for use in accordance with the invention may comprise (-)- teipmeii-4-ol, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as from Eucalyptus dives, formulated in an. ethanol base comprising between 10% and 60% ethanol and purified water. The essential oil will be present in an amount in a range of 0.0.1 % -10% (v/v) of the perfume formulation.

For example, a perfume comprising both (-)-terpinen.-4-o1 and piperitone in suitable concentration ranges is prepared, as a dilution of the essential oil from E. dives in a dilution range from about 1 : 10,000 (v/v) to about 1 :10 (v/v), including 1 :1 ,000 (v/v) or 1 :500 (v/v) or 1:100 (v/v) or .1:50 (v/v) or 1 :20 (v/v). A preferred perfume formulation will comprise (-)-terpinen-4-o1 in an amount of at least about 0.01 % by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v), such as about 0.095% by weight of acti ve compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v).

A perfume in accordance with the invention may also comprise one or more additional ingredients, such as one or mote aromatic compounds and/or Swertia. jap xicd (or Swenia cftlrata) extract

Example 25 - Perfume formulation comprising i±Vferp;«eff.- -a/

This example describes a perfume formulation comprising (±)~terpmen-4-oL An exemplary perfume for use in accordance with the invention may comprise (±)- terpirien-4-ol, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as tea tree oil, formulated in an ethano! base comprising between 10% and 60% ethanol and purified water. The essential oil will he present in an amount in a range of about Q.01% to about 10% (v/v) of the perfume formulation.

A preferred perfume formulation will comprise (±)-terpinen-4-ol in an amount of at least 0.0 % by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v), such as about 0.095% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v),

A perfume m accordance with the invention may also comprise one of more additional ingredients, such as one or more aromatic compounds and/or Swertia .japonka (or Swertia dilmta) extract. Example 26 ^■ · Perfume formulation comprising -Terpineol

This example describes a perfume formulation comprising a-Terpineol

An exemplary perfume for use in accordance with the invention may comprise a- Terpineol in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as clary sage oil, formulated in an ethanol base comprising between. .10% and 60% ethanol and purified water. The essential oil will be present in an amount in a range of 0.01%- 10% v/ of the perfume formulation. A preferred perfume formulation will comprise (Gf -Terpineol in an amount of at least about 0.01 % by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v), such as about 0.095% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v), A perfume in accordance with the invention may also comprise one or more additional ingredients, such as one or more aromatic compounds and/or Swerti japonicu (or Swerim chirata) extract.

Example 27- Perfume formulation comprising (+)~terpinen-4-o.l

This example describes a perfume formulation comprising (+)-terpiiien-4-ol.

An exemplary perfume for use in accordance with the invention may comprise (.+}- terpinen-4-ol, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of aft essential oil such as. tea tree oil, formulated in an ethanol base comprising between 10% and 60% ethanol and purified water. The essential oil. will be present in an amount i a range of 0.01%- .10% (v/v) of the perfume formulation.

A preferred perfume formulation will comprise ( -)-terpinen-4-ol in an amount of at least about 0.01 % by weight of acti ve compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v), such as about 0,095% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v).

A perfum in accordance with the invention may also comprise one or more additional ingredients, such as one or more aromatic compounds and/or Swerim j pmiica (or Sw ttia chim i} extract.

Example 28- Perfume formulation conwrising linaiyl acetate

This example describes a perfume formulation comprising linaiyl acetate.

An exemplary perfume for use in accordance with the invention may comprise linaiyl acetate, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of a essential, oil such as lavender oil, formulated in an ethanol base comprising between 10% and 60% ethanol and purified water. The essential oil will be present in an amount in a range of 0.01 %- 10% (v/v) of the perfume formulation.

A preferred perfume formulation will comprise linaiyl acetate in an amount of at least about 0.01% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical fbrmulatioti (v/v), such as about 0.095% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v).

A perfume in accordance with the invention may also compri e one or more additional ingredients, such as one or more aromatic compounds and/or Swert japonica (or Swertia chimia) extract.

Example 29- F rf tne , fomt lation comprising tin ilaol

This example describes a perfume formulation comprising !inalool. An exemplary perfume for use in accordance- with the invention may comprise Unaiool, in a .substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as lavender oil, formulated in an ethanol base comprising between 10% and 60% ethanol and purified water. The essential oil will, be present in an amount in a range of 0.0.1 %-10% (v/v) of the perfume formulation.

A preferred, perfume formulation will comprise linalool in an amount of at least about 0.01% by weight of acti ve compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of die topical formulation (v/v), such as about 0.095% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v).

A perfume in accordance with the invention may also comprise one or more additional ingredients, such as one or more aromatic compounds and/or Swerti japonksa (or Swettw ckirafti) extract

Example 30- Perfume ^' formulation comprising geranyl acetate

This example describes a perfume formulation comprising geranyl acetate.

An exemplary perfume for use in accordance with the invention may comprise geranyl. acetate, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil such as carrot seed oil, formulated in an ethanol base comprising between 10% and 60% ethanol and purified water. The geranyl acetate or essential oil comprising same will be present in an amount in a range of 0.01 %-10 (v/v) of the perfume formulation.

A preferred perfume formulation will comprise geranyl acetate in an amount of at least about 0.01 % b weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v), such as about 0.095% by weight of acti ve compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of th topical formulation (v/v). A perfume in accordance with the invention may also comprise one or more additional ingredients, such as one or more aromatic compounds and/or Swenki japon&a (or Swertiti i !it !kn extract,

Example 31- Perfume formulation comprising l-carv al

This example describes a perfume formulation comprising /-carveoi, An exemplary perfume- for use in accordance with the invention may comprise /- carveoi, in a substantially pure form or as a constituent of an. essential oil such as spearmint oil, formulated in an ethanol base comprising between 10% and 60% ethanol and purified water. The essential oil will, be present in an amount in a range of 0.01%- 10% (v/v) of the perfume formulation..

A preferred perfume formulation will comprise /-carveoi in an amount of at least about 0.01% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v), such as about 0,095% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v).

A perfume in accordance with the invention may also comprise one or more additional ingredients, such as one or more aromatic compounds and/or Swsrt j ptm a (or Swertia chmita) extract.

Example 32- Perfume f&rmukitton eo?m?rhing Ml ritone

This example describes a perfume formulation comprising piperitone.

An exemplary perfume for use in accordance with the invention may comprise piperitone, in. a substantiall pure form or as a constituent of an essential oil from Eucalyptus dives, formulated in an ethanol base comprising between 10% and 60% ethanoi and purified water. The essential oil will be present in an amount in a range of 0.01 %-10% ( /v) of the perfume formulation.

For example, a perfume comprising bot (~)-terpraen-4~oI and piped tone in suitable concentration ranges is prepared as a dilution of the essential oil from E, dives in a dilution range from about 1 :: 10,000 (v/v) to about 1 :10 (v/v), including 1 : 1,000 (v/v) or 1 :500 (v/v) or 1: 100 (v/v) or 1 :50 (v/v) or 1:20 (v/v).

A preferred perfume formulation will comprise piperitone in an amount of at least about 0.01 % by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v), such as about 0.095% by weight of active compound per unit volume of topical formulation (w/v) or by volume of oil per unit volume of the topical formulation (v/v). A perfume in accordance with the invention may also comprise one or more additional ingredients, such as one or more aromatic compounds and/or Swerti japfmka (or Swertfa chimta) extract.

Example 33— Testing of topical formulations in a rodent made! of androgenic alopecia

This example shows exemplary means for testing efficacy of topical formulations of the invention on therap of androgenic alopecia.

One or more topical formulations described in the preceding examples is administered to a rodent model of androgenic alopecia described by Crabtree et at. Endocrinology, 151 (5):2373-2380, 2010 (test groups), The topical formulations are applied twice daily to the dermis of mice in the respecti e test group for a period of 30 days or 60 days or 90 days or 120 days. Hair/fur loss and hair/fur growth is monitored throughout the application period to detemiine the effect of the topical formulations comprising test compound ^' s) of the invention on hair los and/or hair thinning in mice to which the formulation has been administered, relativ to a control group to which a placebo or control has been administered.

Example 34 - Testing of formulations in primate model af androgenic alopecia

This example shows exemplary means for testing efficacy of. topical fomiulations of the inventio on therapy of androgenic alopecia.

One or more topical formul tions described in the preceding examples is administered to a primate model of androgenic alopecia described by Brigham et al. Clinical Dermatology 6:177-187, 1 98 and/or Sundberg et al., Experimental ami Molecular Pathology 67:118-130 _» 1999. A topical formulation is applied to the dermis of the animal in the respective test group for a period of 30 days or 60 days o 90 days or 120 days. For example, a shampoo formulation as described may be administered to wet fur, massaged into the animal's skin and left, for a period of 2-3 minutes, and washed off. Alternatively, a tonic formulation .as described may be administered to fur 1-2 times per day, e.g., morning and evening, and massaged into the skin. Hair/fur loss and hair/fur growth i monitored throughout the test; period to determine the effect of the topical formulation(s) on hair loss and/or hair thinning in those animals to which a topical formulation has been administered relative to a control group to which a placebo or control has been administered.

Example 35 - Testing of topical iyrmulations in a rodent model of alopecia areata

This example shows exemplary means for testing efficacy of topical formulations of the invention on therapy of androgenic areata.

One or more topical formulation described in the preceding examples is administered to a C3H/HeJ mouse model of alopecia areata described by Sundberg et al., Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 102.-847-56, 1994. A topical, formulation is applied to the dermis of the animal in the respective test group for a period of 30 days or 60 days or 90 days or 120 days. For example, a shampoo formulation as described may be administered to wet fur, massaged into th animal's skin and left for a period of 2-3 minutes, and washed off. Alternatively, a tonic formulation as described is administered to fur 1-2 times per day, e.g., morning and evening, and massaged into the skin. Hair/fur loss and hair/fur growth is monitored throughout the test period to determine the effect of the topical formulation(s) on .hair loss and/or hair thinning in those animals to which a topica formulation has been adniinistered relative to a control group to which a placeb or control has been administered.

Example 36 - Testin of topical formulations in rodent model of acute tdppeei This example shows exemplary means for testing efficacy of topical formulations of the invention on therapy of acute alopecia.

One of more topical formulations described in. the preceding examples is administered to a C57 BL/6 mouse model of acute alopecia described by Paus et at, American Journal of Pathology 144:719-734, 1994, Adolescent, 6- to 8- week-old, female, syngeneic C 57 BL/6 mice (15 g to 20 g weight) with normal, black fur are; housed in community cages with 12-hour light cycles and fed mouse chow and water ad libitum. Mice in telogen, as determined homogeneously pink color of their back skin, are depilated to induce a synchronized anagen, by applying a melted wax/rosin mixture to the back skin and by peeling off this mixture after hardening. About 9 day following depilation, the mice are then injected once intraperitoneaUy with 150 mg/kg body weight aqueous solution of cyclophosphamide, optionally with cyclosporine A administered intraperitoneaUy in 0.5 ml com oil, at each of 7, 9 and 11 days post- depilation (250 mg/kg per dose) to prolong the testing period by delaying recovery from cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia. If required, animals are given a further injection of cyclophosphamide to extend the testing period. A topical formulation of the invention as described according to an example hereof is applied to the dermis of the animal in the respective test group for a period of up to 30 days or u to 60 clays or up to 90 days or up to 120 days. For example, a shampoo formulation as described may be administered t wet fur, massaged into the animal's skin and left for a period of 2-3 minutes, and washed off. Alternatively, a tonic formulation as described is administered to fur 1-2 times per day, e.g., morning and evening, and .massaged into the skin. Skin color changes indicating the effect of test drags on hair cycling, and follicle melanogenesis, and hair regrowth, are monitored throughout the test period to determine the effect of the topical, formulation(s) on hair loss and/or hair thinning in those animals to which a topical formulation has been administered relative to a control group to which a placebo or control has been administered. Mice are also sacrificed to permit histological analysis of follicle responses and recovery (morphometry) in the presence and. absence of the topical formulations. Together, these data define a pattern, of hair follicle response to the topical formulation(s), and monoterpenoid-nicdiated recovery from acute alopecia.

Example .37— Testitig _{^ :} Qf _: f pk alfoj latjion$ _: for non-therapeuth' or co^tti tii; pur cffjgs

This example shows exemplary means for testing efficacy of topical formulations of the invention on hair loss and/or hair thinning and/or hair volume when applied to the dermis of a human subject not suffering from alopecia.

One or more topical formulations described in the preceding examples is administered to a male or female subject (as appropriate) who is not suffering from alopecia. The topical formulation is applied to the scalp twice daily e.g., morning and evening, for a period of up to four months. For example, a shampoo formulation as described is administered to a male or female subject (as appropriate) who is not suffering from alopecia. To administer, the shampoo formulation is applied to wet hair, massaged into the scalp with fingertips and left o the scalp for a _. period of 2-3 minutes, after which time the shampoo is rinsed thoroughly from. hair. This process is performed once daily throughout the test period. Alternatively, a tonic formulation is applied to the scalp twice daily e.g., morning and evening, throughout the test period, and after each application the tonic is massaged, gently into the scalp. Hair loss, hair growth and. hair volume is monitored throughout the four month period to determine the effect of the shampoo formulation on hair loss and/or hair thinning nd/ hair volume in the subject to which the shampoo formulation Is administered. Hair growth rate, anagen/catagen ratio, hair shaft diameter are determined by Fhototriehogram.

Example 38— Efficacy of topical formulations for treating hair loss in humans

This example demonstrates the efficacy of an exemplary topical formulation to; (1) reduce hair fall/loss; (2) increase hair growth: and/or (3) increase anagen: catagen ratio, in males and females suffering from male and female pattern baldness respectively.

Trial design

The trial was designed as a randomised, single-blinded, placebo controlled clinical trial of a topically applied FGF-5 inhibiting lotion for treating hair loss.

Trial cohort

A total of 20 adult suhjects between the age of 25-55 having mild to moderate male and female pattern baldness were included in the trial.

The inclusion criteri for subjects were as follows:

* Subjects exhibited pattern baldness on Hamilton-Norwood scale 2 to 4 for men (Figure 11) or Ludwig scale 1-2 to fi-2 for women (Figure 12) which was not complicated with other crucial hair disorders, such as alopecia areata (cyclic alopecia), loose anagen syndrome, acute anagen or te ^' logen. effluvium, and trichotillomania etc. Based on confirmatory visual assessment by suitably trained medical practicitioners e.g.. Staff MD's from AMA Laboratory inc. :

· Subjects were healthy, non-obese and not undergoing or recently completing any medical interventions or using any medications, and not utilising an other hair loss treatment; and

• Subjects were within a healthy weight range for ^' height i.e., body mass index (BMl) between 1 -26. Subjects were excluded from the trial. if they:

♦ were suffering from sealp inflammation or a skin condition, had known allergies to any lotion ingredients, were receiving any hair loss treatments currently or in the last 6 weeks prior t enrolment, were pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy i next 6 months; and/or

* had undergone hypothyroidism or thyroid hormone treatment in. the 6. weeks prior to enrolment.

Trial methodology

Patients were randomised into two (2) sex- and age-matched groups (n= 10/group; sex ratio was set to 1:1, i.e., 5 males and 5 females, hut skewed as far as 7:3 based on ability to recruit suitable subjects). Grou 1 received a Placebo Formulation and Group 2 received a Test Formulation, in each ease, the formulation was self -applied twice daily for two weeks,

The formulations were as follows

Placebo Formulation:

Ethattal 60.0 600.00

Purified water q.s.

Test Formulation; 0.095% (v/v) Piperitone

(-)-piperitone 0.0S8

Rosa mutttflora fruit extract 1.0 (ill solution) 1.67

Poterium offici ale root extract 1.() (in solution) 2.50

Sweri chirata whole plant extract 0.03 (in solution) 3.60

Ethsmol 60.0 600.00

1 -Biit Iene Glycol 3.0 30.00

Panthenyl ethyl ether 0.3 3.00

Glycyrrhetiiiie acid 0.1 1.00

Citric acid anhydrous 0.02.1 0.25

Sodium citrate 0.02.4 Q.24

Purified water cj.s. Subjects agreed to use the same shampoo and to maintain the same hair style, hair length and hair colour throughout the duration of the study, and to refrain from cutting the scalp hair shorter than 1 inch in length during that time. Subjects were evaluated for compliance by phone/email contact after the first week.

Self-assessment was performed by questionnaire prior to treatment and at days 7 and 14 of the study.

Remits

At day 7 of the study, subjects in Group 2 applying the Test Formulation perceived unproved hair volume, reduced hair loss, stronger hair, thicker hair, improved hair density and strengthening of fine hair to a greater extent than those subjects in Grou 1 applying the Placebo Formulation (Figures 13-16, 1.8 and 19 respectively). This trend continued at day 14, with the additional observation that subjects in in the Grou 2 applying the Test Formulation perceived that hair fall was prevented to a greater extent relative to those subjects in Group J applying the Placebo Formulation (Figure 17), Based on the foregoing data, it was found that the topical application of Test .Formulation 1 was effective for treating hair loss in subjects suffering from male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness.

Example 39 ~ Efficacy of pip ritone to increase hair growth in hair foUicks from murine vibriss e ex vivo

Methodology

Preparation of follicles

Five week old male C3H mice (supplied b Japan SLC, inc., Hamamatsu, Japan) were used .for isolation of vibrissae follicles. The mice were sacrificed and the vibrissae follicles were carefully dissected from the mystaciai pad. Briefly, the mystaciai pad wa cut into tw sides (left and right). The skin cut, picked at the edge by tweezers, was washed in (i) 70% Ethanol for 30 seconds, (ii) PBS for 10 seconds, (iii) fresh PBS for .10 seconds, and (iv) another fresh PBS for 10 seconds. This washing process was repeated twice. After washing, the skin cut was placed inverted to expose the vibrissa follicles in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle ^' s Medium (DMEM; Wako Pure Chemical, Osaka, Japan) at 37°C Under a dissecting microscope, the surrounding tissue was removed from the follicles using tweezers, carefully so as not to destro the structure of the follicles. The isolated follicles were then placed immediately into Williams' E medium (Life Technologies, Carlsbad, USA). Those follicles that exhibited fine growing fibers were then transected leaving 0,5 mm of the hair shaft from the frontier with the hair bulb. From the isolated mouse, vibrissae follicles, only early anagen follicles were selected and randomized into groups with 30 follicles per group. The anagen phase follicles were laid individually on 0.7 mm x 0,7 mm Celfoam. (Pfizer, New York, USA) submerged in 0.5 ml Williams' E medium supplemented with 30 μg/mL Insulin (Wako Pure Chemical), 10 ng/mL Hydrocortisone (Sigma-Aktrich, St. Louis, USA) and 2 mM GlutaMAX (Life Technologies) without any preservatives in a 24-well plate.

FGF-5 culture

A stock of FGF-5 solution (100 pg/mL) was prepared by dissolving 100 μg of FGF-5 protein (R&D ^' Systems, Minneapolis, USA) in 1 ml of PBS (Takara Bio, Otsu, Japan), The stock solution was diluted further in culture medium to yield a culture medium with a final FGF-5 concentration of 300ng/mL. This culture medium was used for culturing follicles i the FGF-5 treatment group. In contrast, the follicles cultured in medium without the addition of FGF-5 served as controls. Follicles in each of the treatment and control groups were incubated at 37°C at 5% C(¼ for 8 days, while exchanging the .respective culture mediums every 2 days. From Day 1, elongation of hah' shafts was observed and the elongation length was measured for each hair shaft every 24 hours from Day 1 to Day 8 using a micrometer under microscope:. The follicles which showed apparently abnormal growth (extremely low or no) growth were excluded from the dat set. Among the early anagen phase follicles selected for culture, almost 30% of them were qualified up to Day 8. Piperitone cu 1 fares

A stock of Piperitone solution with a concentration of 100 mgtol was prepared by dissolving JOOrag of Piperitone (Tokyo Chemical Industry, Tokyo, Japan) in 1 ml of Ethan l. The stock solution was diluted further in culture medium to yield a culture medium with a final Piperitone concentration of 0.1 rng/mL. This culture medium was used for euliuring follicles in the Piperitone treatment group. In contrast, the follicles .cultured in medium without the addition of Piperitone served, as controls, Follicles in each of the treatment and control groups were incubated at 37 ^Q C at 5% CCb for 5 days, while exchanging the culture medium every 3 days. From Day 1, elongation of hair shafts was observed and the elongation length was measured for each hair shaft every 24 hours from Day 1 to Day 5, using a micrometer under microscope. The follicles which showed apparently abnormal growth (extremely low or no) growth were excluded from data set. Among the early anagen phase follicles selected for the culture, almost 30% of them were qualified up to Day 5.

Results

PGF-5 cultures

The addition of exogenous FGF-5 to follicle cultures was shown to slow the rate of hair shaft elongation over time (Figures 20 and 21 ). This is particularly apparent from the growth curves presented in Figures 20 and 2.1, which show that the rate of hair growth dinmiishes over time for those follicles cultured in the presence of FGF-5 relative to those follicles in the control group, particularly from days 5-8. This observation supports the inventor's theory that FGF-5-dependent signalling is important in the processes that lead to hair loss and/or thinning.

Piperitone cultures

As is apparent from Figure 22, hair shaft elongation continued steadily and consistently throughout the culture period for those follicles cultured in medium containin piperitone. In contrast, the rate of hair shaft elongation for follicles- in. the control group .declined ^' from days 3-5 due to the uninhibited activity of endogenous FGF-5 secreted by the follicles. Based on these results.; the inventors observed that the addition of piperifone to the culture medium increased hair growth by inhibiting the activity of endogenous FGF-5 secreted by the ^■ iolli.el.es..

It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that .numerous variations and/or modifications may be made to the invention as shown in the specific embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as broadly described. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive.