Method of alleviating the symptoms of dandruff

Details Method of alleviating the symptoms of dandruff Method of alleviating the symptoms of dandruff

1975-03-07

1976-10-05

Drezin, Norman A.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Nonspecific immunoeffector, per se ; or nonspecific...

Lipid or oil

424311, 424317, A61K 3135

Patent

active

039845664

ABSTRACT:
A treatment to alleviate the symptoms of diseases characterized by defects in keratinization consisting of the topical application of an ointment or lotion containing one or more lower aliphatic compounds having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, and preferably having .alpha.-carbon functionality is disclosed. The compounds include .alpha.-hydroxy acids, keto acids and esters thereof, and 3-hydroxybutyric acid. The therapeutic composition may include one or more of the commpounds present in a total amount of from one to twenty percent in either a water or alcohol solution or an ointment. Topical application to affected areas has been found to achieve a complete remission of dandruff, acne and palmar and plantar hyperkeratosis.

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patent: 3124506 (1964-03-01), Holman
patent: 3259545 (1966-07-01), Teller
patent: 3608086 (1971-09-01), Halpern
patent: 3666863 (1972-05-01), Swanbeck
patent: 3879537 (1975-04-01), Van Scott

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