Composition and method for improvement of the appearance of scar

Details Composition and method for improvement of the appearance of scar Composition and method for improvement of the appearance of scar

1997-09-11

1999-03-23

Witz, Jean C.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Conjugate or complex

A01N 6500

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058855815

ABSTRACT:
A dermatological composition for use in improving the appearance of scars comprising 20-30 parts by weight of polyethylene glycol 200, 0.005-0.03 parts by weight of preservative, 0.05-0.2 parts by weight of sorbic acid, 0.5-2 parts by weight of allantoin, 1-3 parts by weight of xanthan gum, 5-15 parts by weight of fluid onion extract (Extract Allium Cepa), dermatologically-acceptable aqueous carrier 55-65 parts by weight, perfume oil optional, for a total of 100 parts by weight, in the form of a light milky gel, and a method of improving the appearance of a scar comprising the step of applying to the scar a dermatologically-effective amount thereof.

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