Composition and method for treatment of dermatitis on the scalp

Details Composition and method for treatment of dermatitis on the scalp Composition and method for treatment of dermatitis on the scalp

1997-01-06

1998-06-16

Venkat, Jyothsan

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Live hair or scalp treating compositions

Polymer containing

424401, 424 7011, 424 705, 514864, 514880, 514944, A61K 706

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ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a composition for treating seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp, a method for treating seborrheic dermatitis and a method for making the composition of the invention. The composition of the invention, which is not a shampoo and does not contain any soap or detergent for cleaning hair, is a unique scalp medicament blend of ingredients. The composition comprises from about 0.5 to about 2.5 weight percent, based upon the weight of the composition, hydrocortisone; from about 2.5 to about 7.5 weight percent elemental sulfur; and from about 90 to about 97 weight percent of an active vehicle comprising a generally neutral hydrocarbon jelly, such as petrolatum or petroleum jelly, and gelled aqueous carboxypolymethylene.

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