Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of pantothenic acid and/or its derivatives for treating dermatological disorders which involve mastocyte degranulation, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, contact eczema, skin allergies, skin inflammation due to insect bites, skin allergies, senile pruritus, and to compositions comprising pantothenic acid and/or its derivatives, glycine and pharmaceutically and/or cosmetically acceptable additives which compositions are synergistic for the inhibition of mastocyte degranulation.