TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR REGULATING THE OILY/SHINY APPEARANCE OF SKIN
The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting sebaceous gland activity in mammalian skin comprising administration of a topical composition comprising dehydroacetic acid or pharmaceuti cally acceptable salts thereof, and a dermatologically-acceptable carrier. The present invention also rel...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English French |
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21.02.2006
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Summary: | The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting sebaceous gland activity in mammalian skin comprising administration of a topical composition comprising dehydroacetic acid or pharmaceuti cally acceptable salts thereof, and a dermatologically-acceptable carrier. The present invention also relates to methods and topical compositions furth er comprising agents which regulate the oily and/or shiny appearance of skin, and agents which treat acne and related skin disorders i n mammalian skin and scalp. Methods of reducing sebum synthesis with the use of dehydroacetic acid, methods of regulating the oily and/or shiny appearance of skin, and methods of treating acne and other skin disorders are also encompassed by the present invention.</SDO AB> |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: CA19982308006 |