Abstract: Methods for treating perioral dermatitis are described herein. The method includes administering topically a composition containing an effective amount of a systemic or topical antibiotic and a corticosteroid. The concentration of the antibiotic is from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the composition and the concentration of the corticosteroid is from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the composition. The composition can contain one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and/or carriers. The compositions can be formulated as a lotion, cream, gel, ointment, paste, powder, solution, suspension, spray, foam, or patch.

Abstract: Compositions for the treatment of wounds and/or scars are described herein. The compositions contain between 1 and up to 30% by weight, more preferably between 1 and 20%, most preferably between about 5 and 10% by weight particles, such as titanium dioxide or a similar material in a pharmaceutically acceptable base or carrier, such as petrolatum. The compositions are less greasy than petrolatum alone, and thus are more aesthetically pleasing. The compositions exhibit occlusive properties comparable to petrolatum. The compositions are absorbed into the skin, unlike petrolatum, and exhibit significant wound healing characteristics not observed with petrolatum alone. In one embodiment, the pharmaceutically acceptable base is petrolatum and the particles are titanium dioxide. The compositions can be used to treat complex, hard to heal wounds, such as diabetic ulcers; pressure sores, such as bed sores; lacerations; bite wounds; burns; penetrating wounds; surgical wounds, etc.