Title:
TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR REGULATING THE OILY/SHINY APPEARANCE OF SKIN
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO1999018919
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
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 further comprising agents which regulate the oily and/or shiny appearance of skin, and agents which treat acne and related skin disorders in 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.
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Inventors:
BIEDERMANN KIMBERLY ANNE
SCHUBERT HARRY L
PARRAN JOHN JOSEPH
SCHUBERT HARRY L
PARRAN JOHN JOSEPH
Application Number:
PCT/US1998/021675
Publication Date:
June 24, 1999
Filing Date:
October 14, 1998
Export Citation:
Assignee:
PROCTER & GAMBLE (US)
International Classes:
A61K8/36; A61K8/00; A61K8/40; A61K8/42; A61K8/46; A61K8/49; A61K8/89; A61K8/891; A61K31/35; A61K31/351; A61P17/00; A61P17/10; A61Q1/00; A61Q1/02; A61Q1/12; A61Q5/02; A61Q19/00; A61Q5/12; A61Q19/10; (IPC1-7): A61K7/48
Domestic Patent References:
| WO1992009260A1 | 1992-06-11 | |||
| WO1996000060A1 | 1996-01-04 | |||
| WO1997017060A1 | 1997-05-15 |
Foreign References:
| FR2746108A1 | 1997-09-19 | |||
| EP0138572A2 | 1985-04-24 |
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