Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating alopecia, particularly chemotherapy-induced alopecia, using oxidizers or oxidants, pro-oxidant compounds, or activators of P53. Compositions comprising organic peroxides such as, cumene hydroperoxide, tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP), hydrogen peroxide, benzoyl peroxide are preferred. Compositions may be applied subcutaneously, percutaneously, or topically. Most preferably, the compositions are applied to a treatment area prior to a round of chemotherapy to prevent or reduce hair loss in the treatment area.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for treatment of conditions and diseases of the skin, for example fine lines and wrinkles and rosacea. The compositions include a porphyrin that is a chlorophyllin, a chlorin compound, a complex of a chlorin compound, or a salt or ester of the chlorin compound or its complex.

Abstract: Sunless tanning compositions are substantially improved by adding methylsulfonyl methane [MSM] sequentially or simultaneously to compositions containing dihydroxyacetone [DHA].

Abstract: A method is provided for improving skin condition through a system whose steps include applying to the skin separately on a plurality of days a first composition that incorporates a retinoid which is either retinol or retinoic acid in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Once the skin has acclimated to any irritation induced by the first composition, a second composition is applied to the skin daily for a subsequent period of time. The second composition will also include retinoid but at a level at least about 10% higher than that employed in the first composition. Once the skin has acclimated to the second composition, subsequent progressive increases of the active retinoid can be applied over subsequent periods of time. Finally, a maintenance level composition is utilized with the highest level of retinoid in the progressive program to minimize potential irritation.

Abstract: A method is provided for improving skin condition through a system whose steps include applying to the skin separately on a plurality of days a first composition that incorporates a C.sub.2 -C.sub.28 .alpha.- or .beta.-hydroxy carboxylic acid in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Once the skin has acclimated to any irritation induced by the first composition, a second composition is applied to the skin daily for a subsequent period of time. The second composition will also include hydroxy carboxylic acid but at a level at least about 10% higher than that employed in the first composition. Once the skin has acclimated to the second composition, subsequent progressive increases of the active hydroxy carboxylic acid can be applied over subsequent periods of time Finally, a maintenance level composition is utilized with the highest level of hydroxy carboxylic acid in the progressive program to minimize potential irritation.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes green tea and a sunscreen compound which is effective to at least partially block ultraviolet radiation from harming human skin, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A process for the waving or straightening of hair by treating with an alkaline bisulphite and or sulfite preparation followed by neutralizing with hydrogen peroxide is improved by using an aqueous neutralizing solution in which the hydrogen peroxide is present in a concentration of from 0.65 to 3.4% by weight and proportional to the concentration by weight of available sulfur dioxide in the waving/straightening solution used prior to neutralization. The process avoids certain disadvantages associated with the prior art.