Abstract: A method for rapid delivery of an active compound to innervate a cranial nerve of a subject. Also provided is a method for treating a disease or condition by topically applying a pharmaceutical composition to the face excluding the palpebral part of the eye, in an amount effective for treating the disease or condition.
Abstract: A method for treating a symptom of a neurodegenerative condition. The method includes topically administering a composition that contains a sex steroid or a cannabinoid or a mixture of both to the forehead, to an area of the outer ear of the subject not including the ear canal, or to both of these anatomical locations. The symptom treatable by the method is a motor symptom or a non-motor symptom.
Abstract: A method for treating radiotherapy- or chemotherapy-induced cognitive or emotional impairment by topically administering a cannabinoid. Also provided is a method for treating a tumor by topically administering a cannabinoid together with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.
Abstract: A method for rapid delivery of an active compound to innervate a cranial nerve of a subject. Also provided is a method for treating a disease or condition by topically applying a pharmaceutical composition to the face excluding the palpebral part of the eye, in an amount effective for treating the disease or condition.