摘要:
Compositions, medicaments, and methods for the promotion of hair growth are disclosed. These compositions and medicaments are comprised of either local anesthetics of the secondary or tertiary amino type and/or niacin. The preferred secondary and tertiary amino compounds include those which are esters of para-aminobenzoic acid, esters of benzoic acid, esters of meta-amino benzoic acid, amides, ethers, and ketones. The preferred compositions and medicaments include either procaine hydrochloride or niacin or procaine hydrochloride and niacin in a non-sulfur-containing carrier. The disclosed compositions and medicaments may be topically applied to a scalp in need thereof by an eyedropper or other suitable means. An improved embodiment of this application adds minoxidil. Another improved embodiment administers Propecia™ orally while the anesthetic (e.g., procaine hydrochloride) and niacin are administered topically.
摘要:
Contact lenses with contoured anterior surfaces are employed to obtain informed consent from a patient prior to ophthalmic surgery. These modified contact lenses with contoured surfaces, when worn by a patient, will mimic visual distortions which might result from various types of corneal surgery.
摘要:
The disclosed invention is directed to lenses to be worn with eyeglasses. The light transmission or field of vision of the lenses has been so modified as to produce visual distortions simulating various eye conditions and particularly simulated possible postoperative visual distortions and anomalies. Various modifications to conventional eyeglasses are disclosed.
摘要:
A pharmaceutical composition for treating blepharitis or blepharoconjunctivitis is disclosed for topical administration comprising a nitroimidazole, as metronidazole, in a suitable ophthalmic carrier to be applied directly to affected ocular tissues. The carrier may be an artificial tear solution, an ointment, a water soluble gel, a nonaqueous carrier or an eyelash shampoo.
摘要:
The invention herein described involves a clamp placed over the bridge of the nose to apply pressure over the fossa of the nasolacrimal sac, prior to ocular medication, to seal the nasolacrimal sac, and thereby prevent drainage of medicament away from the eye.
摘要:
A method and composition for topically treating acne and acneiform dermal disorders includes applying an amount of an antibiotic selected from the group consisting of ampicillin, amoxicillin, other aminopenicillins, and cephalosporin, and derivatives and analogs thereof, effective to treat the acne and acneiform dermal disorders. The antibiotic is blended with a carrier suitable for topical application to dermal tissues. The carrier is selected from the group consisting of an aqueous liquid, an alcohol base, a water soluble gel, a lotion, an ointment base, petrolatum, a nonaqueous liquid base, a mineral oil base, a blend of mineral oil and petrolatum, a suspension of solid particles in a liquid, and a suspension of an ion-exchange resin in water.
摘要:
A liposome or microsphere containing guaiac or other reagent is used in an immunoassay to detect an antigen or antibody. The guaiac or other reagent reacts with hemoglobin or other blood constituent to produce color indicating a positive result.
摘要:
A slide having a portion thereof provided with transparent adhesive which adheres to a test sample. The slide and adhesive may be transparent. Specific types of infection and particularly fungal infections can be detected in the test sample using immunotest-methods. In a special embodiment the adhesive slide is fashioned with a peripheral lip or well to contain a test sample and a reagent.
摘要:
Low potency, preservative free sterile topical anti-inflammatory steroid compositions are to be applied to the area surrounding the eye. The compositions involve, for example, sterile gauze pads in a sterile package, as well as single-use capsules and tubes for dispensing the medicinal composition.
摘要:
A liposome or microsphere containing guaiac or other reagent is used in an immunoassay to detect an antigen or antibody. The guaiac or other reagent reacts with hemoglobin or other blood constituent to produce color indicating a positive result.