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Treatment of skin disorders

US4824865A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 1987
Grant dateApr 25, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/28
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The use of a curative agent chosen from 2-hydroxyoctanoic acid, 2-ketooctanoic acid and certain esters thereof in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of skin disorders such as Ichthyosiform dermatoses, Conradi's syndrome, Localized hyperkeratotic conditions, Dandruff, Callous forming disorders, Psoriasis, Eczema, Xerosis, Warts, Tinea pedis, Pityriasis, Lichen planus and simplex chronicus, Darier's disease, Pruritus, Seborrhoeic conditions and Scabies.

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