Abstract: A compound of the formula CH3(CH2)n—RA—(CH2)m-(CH?CH)q—(CH2)p—X wherein RA=(a); q=0 or 1; m and p are independently selected integers of at least 1; n=0 or an integer of at least 1; X is a polar group selected from —CO2RS, where Rs?H, Na, K, —NHRI, —NRIRII or RIII; —CH3OH; —CH3NH2; —CH3NHRI; or —CH3NRIRII; wherein RI, RII and RIII are independently selected from C1-C6 alkyl or an aryl group, preferably a hydrophilically substituted C1-C6 alkyl or aryl group, or RIII is an esterified glycol; and wherein 20>m+n+p+2q?2; is useful for the treatment of ringworm infection caused by Trichophyton tonsurans.

Abstract: Epoxidised oil, epoxidised wax or epoxidised fatty acid ester recovered from Vernonia Galamensis seeds provide topical medicament preparations which are effective in preventing and treating various different forms of skin diseases, skin lesions and wounds. These epoxidised oil, epoxidised wax or epoxidised fatty acid ester recovered from Vernonia Galamensis seeds can also be bound to bio-available molecules, such as proteins, to modify the effect of the bio-available molecules when administered to the human body.