Abstract: Methods and composition for preventing and/or treating hair loss associated with the administration of cancer chemotherapy using vasoconstrictors are disclosed. Optionally corticosteroids are also in the formulation.
Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for the treatment of very severe acne vulgaris, including nodulocystic acne and conglobate acne. Compounds which inhibit either or both type 1 and type 2 isoforms of steroid 5?-reductase are administered daily in either oral or topical formulations to patients suffering from severe forms of acne vulgaris. Very high dosages of such compounds can effectively be administered oral just once a week and be successful.
Abstract: An improved method of treating acne vulgaris comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of nicotinic acid or nicotinamide and compositions useful in said method.