Abstract:
The invention relates to dermatological agents and methods for treating dermatological disorders. The dermatological agents include a therapeutically effective amount of at least one acid selected from ellagic acid, ferrulic acid, caffeic acid, or tannic acid in an amount sufficient to strengthen cell membranes in the skin. The at least one acid is preferably combined with at least one of a moisturizing agent, an anti-inflammatory component, an immunity boosting component or an additional anti-oxidant, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to dermatocosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds obtained from Durio zibethinus and their use in increasing phase angle and reducing the signs and appearance of photoaging and biological aging.
Abstract:
A method for achieving and maintaining an optimized cellular water homeostasis and good connective tissue health in humans, where cellular water homeostasis is expressed as the ratio of intercellular water ("ICW") content to extracellular water ("ECW") content homeostasis comprising the steps of (i) taking a first set of measurements of two or more of ICW, ECW and total body water ("TBW") content; (ii) comparing the first set of measurements against a predetermined set of values associated with a population of people; (iii) administering an initial dosing of a first composition comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an amino acid/phospholipid pairing ("AAPP"); (iv) taking a follow-up set of measurements of two or more of TBW, ICW and/or ECW after the initial dosing; (v) comparing the follow-up set of measurements against the predetermined set of population values; (vi) administering a follow-up dosing of a follow-up composition comprising a therapeuticaliy-effective amount of an AAPP; (vii) repeating steps (iv) through (vi) until the desired values of TBW, ICW and/or ECW are achieved.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of promoting hair growth in a patient. The method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in the patient, a primary antioxidant component, at least one amino acid component, and one or more transition metals.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion topical delivery system comprising an oil phase; an aqueous phase; phenoxyethanol; an effective exfoliatingamount of a hydrophobic hydroxycarboxylic acid; a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of from about 7 to about 10; and at least one skin-supporting ordermatopharmaceutically active agent.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to multi-functional topical delivery systems for providing long-lasting delivery of fragrance as. well as skin-supporting and/or pharmaceutically active ingredients comprising (i) an oil phase; (ii) an aqueous phase; (iii) phenoxyethanol at a concentration of from about 2.0% to about 2.7% based on the total weight of the composition; (iv) an effective exfoliating amount of a hydrophobic hydroxycarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of orthohydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxycarboxylic acids containing a C12 - C24 fatty acid esterified to the alpha carbon hydroxyl group, hydroxycarboxylic acids containing a C12 - C24 fatty alcohol esterified to a carboxyl group; (v) a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of from about 7 to about 10; (vi) a fragrance composition; and (vii) at least one skin-supporting or dermatopharmaceutically active agent.
Abstract:
A method is provided for treating a dermatological condition in a patient. The method includes (a) measuring the intracellular water content of the patient to provide an initial intracellular water content measurement; (b) administering to the patient at least one active agent; (c) re-measuring the intracellular water content of the patient to provide a post-treatment intracellular water content measurement; and (d) repeating steps (b) and (c) until the post-treatment intracellular water content measurement is greater than the initial intracellular water content measurement. A method is also provided for treating other health-related conditions in a patient.
Abstract:
A fragrance delivery systems for use in personal care and personal hygiene articles, such as perfumes and colognes. The fragrance delivery systems includes (i) a fragrant component; a carboxylic acid or a salt or ester thereof, wherein the carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of an α-hydroxy acid, a β-hydroxy acid, or a polyhydroxy acid; (ii) phenoxyethanol; and (iii) ethanol.
Abstract:
A method is provided for managing redness of skin associated with a dermatological condition, the method comprising topically administering to the skin of a patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising an extract of goji berries. The pharmaceutical composition used in the methods of the invention can further comprise at least one carboxylic acid.
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition comprising (1) a compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in a patient; (2) a primary antioxidant component; (3) at least one amino acid component; and (4) one or more of lecithin, phosphatidyl choline, or choline and methods for lowering blood pressure and/or pulse rate in a patient by administering to the patient the pharmaceutical composition.