Abstract: Naphthalenes of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: m is 1 or 2;n is 1, 2, or 3;R.sup.1 is alkyl of one to seven carbon atoms or an optionally substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl-lower-alkoxy, amino, lower alkylamino, lower dialkylamino, halo, cyano, hydroxy, or lower alkylthio are useful in relieving psoriasis.

Abstract: Novel aroyl-substituted benzofuran and benzothiophene acetic and propionic acids are disclosed herein. These compounds are useful as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic agents.

Abstract: Psoriasis in mammals is relieved by topically administering naphthalenes of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is lower alkoxy or optionally substituted phenoxy,R.sup.2 is the same as R.sup.1, or R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted phenylalkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halo, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl-lower-alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl-lower-alkoxy, and m is 1 or 2;X is the same and is either --C(O)OR.sup.4 or --C(O)NR.sup.5 R.sup.6,whereinR.sup.4 is alkyl, phenyl or benzyl optionally substituted with one or two lower alkyl groups, lower alkoxy groups or halo; andR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl optionally substituted with one or two lower alkyl groups, lower alkoxy groups or halo.

Abstract: Compounds useful as antiviral agents are depicted in the formula: ##STR1## wherein: X is oxygen or NH, Y is hydrogen, iodo, fluoro, methyl or trifluoromethyl, Z is hydrogen or fluoro and Z' is fluoro; and the wavy line indicates that the group may be above or below the plane of the ring; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.