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US Patent No. 9,078,829 B2; Yagna Limited, London, patented a method of treating hair loss that entails applying a formulation that comprises at least one hair loss treating ingredient known to inhibit the hormonal mechanism underlying androgenetic hair loss, a C6-C14 dicarboxylic acid, and a mixture of water and at least one aprotic organic solvent, wherein the mixture of water and aprotic organic solvent is capable of solubilizing sebum and allowing at least one ingredient to reach the skin and/or hair follicle. The aprotic organic solvent is present in an amount of 60-90% by weight of the formulation and the water is present in an amount of 2-20% by weight of the formulation.