Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic and dermatological compositions, comprising conjugate compounds, including a dicarboxylic acid moiety, which is covalently linked through covalent bonds to a biologically active alcohol, selected from the group of steroidal hormones, steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, vitamin E and vitamin D.

Abstract: A compound effect for the treatment of dermatological disorders comprises a mono- or diester of an &agr;,&ohgr;-dicarboxylic acid, wherein the alcohol moiety of the said ester comprises a keratolytically active alcohol. The compound may have the formula, where n is in the range of 6 to 12; m is in the range of 0 to 8; R′ is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, benzyl, OH, NHR″, CONHR″ and COOR″; R″ is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, and benzyl; and Y is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, benzyl and X.