Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing lesions due to herpes simplex infections in humans and lower animals by treatment with natural and synthetic vanilloid compounds.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to methods of regulating skin wrinkles and/or atrophy in mammalian skin comprising topically applying to the skin of a mammal in need of treatment a composition comprising a safe and effective amount of a cyclic polyanionic polyol derivative having the structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3; and each X is, independently, selected from the group consisting of OSO.sub.3.sup.-, OPO.sub.3.sup..dbd., SO.sub.3.sup.--, PO.sub.3.sup..dbd., CO.sub.2.sup.--, and OH; with at least 3 X's being other than OH.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to compositions and methods for regulating wrinkles in mammalian skin by topical application of a 2-deoxy- or 2-deoxy-2-halo-lysophosphatidic acid compound having the structure: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein --R is unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain alkyl having from 11 to about 23 carbon atoms; each --X-- is independently --0-- or --S--; --Y-- is --0-- or --CH.sub.2 --; and Z is --H or halo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-aminoethyl-substituted phenyl compounds, especially beta-aminoethoxy-substituted phenyl compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of a compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The present invention further relates to methods for producing analgesia and reducing inflammation, in humans and lower animals, by administering the compounds or compositions of the present invention. In addition, the present invention relates to methods for making compounds of the present invention and intermediates useful in these synthesis methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-aminoethyl-substituted phenyl compounds, especially beta-aminoethoxy-substituted phenyl compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of a compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The present invention further relates to methods for producing analgesia and reducing inflammation, in humans and lower animals, by administering the compounds or compositions of the present invention. In addition, the present invention relates to methods for making compounds of the present invention and intermediates useful in these synthesis methods.

Abstract: Topical pharmaceutical compositions containing a specific 6-amino-1,2-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2-iminopyrimidine component and a penetration-enhancing vehicle are disclosed. The vehicle comprises a binary combination of a C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 diol or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 triol and isocetyl alcohol polar lipid compound. The vehicle provides marked transepidermal and percutaneous delivery of the iminopyrimidine compound. These compositions, when applied topically, act to stimulate the growth of mammalian hair on the body.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of buprenorphine comprising a safe and effective amount of buprenorphine in a carrier comprising:(a) a polar solvent material selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 diols, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 triols, and mixtures thereof; and(b) a polar lipid material selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohol esters, fatty acid esters, and mixtures thereof;wherein said polar solvent material and said polar lipid material are present in a weight ratio of solvent material:lipid material of from about 60:40 to about 99:1. Preferably, the polar solvent material is propylene glycol, and the polar lipid material is an ester of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 fatty alcohol or fatty acid. Particularly preferred polar lipid materials include methyl laurate and methyl caprylate. The ratio of polar solvent material to polar lipid material is preferably from about 90:10 to about 98:2.

Abstract: Trienamide and tetraenamide compounds, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a straight or branched chain tri-unsaturated or tetra-unsaturated fatty acid amide having from 14 to 24 carbon atoms, exhibit anit-inflammatory and analgesic activity when administered to humans or lower animals.