Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient for use in treating and/or preventing a skin disease. The invention also relates to a method for treating and/or preventing a skin disease of a patient, the method comprising administering an effective amount of a carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need thereof. Furthermore, the invention provides cosmetic uses of a composition comprising a carboxylic acid or a salt thereof for reducing redness of the skin, skin lesions, wrinkles, impurities or irregularities of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient for use in treating and/or alleviating and/or preventing nasal congestion, a viral infectious disease of the respiratory tract or an inflammation of the throat. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for treating and/or alleviating and/or preventing nasal congestion, viral infections of the respiratory tract and/or inflammation of the throat in. a patient, comprising administering an effective amount of a carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising as active ingredient a carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in improving barrier function of the skin, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is administered to an infant. The invention also relates to a method for treating and/or preventing a skin disease of a patient, the method comprising administering an effective amount of a carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to short chain fatty acids (SCFA) for use in transmucosal administration to a subject for the prevention, attenuation or treatment of a disease or disorder associated with a compromised Th1 immune response and/or an unwanted Th2 or Th2-like immune response by modulating a Th2 immune response towards a Th1 immune response, particularly for the treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of viral infections and as an adjuvant for promoting the efficiency of vaccines and/or prevention of allergic diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to short chain fatty acids (SCFA) for use in transmucosal administration to a subject for the prevention, attenuation or treatment of a disease or disorder associated with a compromised Th1 immune response and/or an unwanted Th2 or Th2-like immune response by modulating a Th2 immune response towards a Th1 immune response, particularly for the treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of viral infections and as an adjuvant for promoting the efficiency of vaccines and/or prevention of allergic diseases or disorders.