Abstract: A method of decreasing the concentration of prolactin in an animal, which comprises administering to the animal a prolactin-decreasing amount of cysteamine.

Abstract: A capillary cosmetic composition for the washing and care of the hair comprises in an appropriate cosmetic vehicle an effective amount of at least one extract of sarsaparilla.

Abstract: The present invention includes an improved method of treating keratosis comprising periodically applying to the affected area a nail polish composition containing an effective amount of at least one corrosive agent for relieving the keratosis; also nail polish compositions are disclosed for use in the method.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising a bis-biguanide compound and an amidoamine oxide.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: The administration by oral route of a composition comprising arginine pyrrolidone carboxylate and lysine pyrrolidone carboxylate at a dose of 150 to 200 mg/kg of body weight has immunomodulating activity capable of restoring depressed immunodefenses.

Abstract: A waving lotion for cold waving comprising:(i) a mercapto compound and (ii) an aqueous mixture obtained by heating (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the compounds having the general formulae (I) to (XX), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or an electron attractive group, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, a hydroxyl group, or a methyl group and (b) at least one cyclodextrin selected from the group consisting of .alpha., .beta., .gamma., and .delta.-cyclodextrins in an aqueous phase at a mole ratio of (a):(b)=1:9-1:1 at a temperature of 50.degree. C. to 100.degree. C.This waving lotion has no substantial mercaptan odor and generates no substantial or less of a mercaptan odor when applied to the hair.

Abstract: An aqueous waving lotion for cold waving comprising:(i) a mercapto compound, (ii) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the compounds having the general formulae (I) to (XX), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or an electron attractive group, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, a hydroxyl group, or a methyl group, and (iii) a cyclodextrin.This aqueous waving lotion has no substantial mercaptan odor and generates no substantial or less of a mercaptan odor when applied to the hair.

Abstract: A method for preventing or reducing dermal irritation caused by thioglycolate depilatories by applying capsaicin and/or its salt(s) to at least a portion of the depilated area.

Abstract: A hair setting composition is described which comprises at least one of decomposition products obtained by oxidation of keratin materials and derivatives at a thiol group of decomposition products obtained by reduction of keratin materials, and at least one of alkanolamines and basic amino acids. The member is dissolved in a polar solvent in an amount of 0.01 to 10 wt. % of the composition. The base is contained in a weight ratio to the member of 0.02 to 0.7:1.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: Permanent waving composition containing thioglycolic acid or a salt thereof, and an acidic and/or neutral amino acid.

Abstract: An electric razor preshave composition containing an effective amount of a cationic polymer. The cationic polymer is selected so that, when the composition is applied to hair to be shaven, the cationic polymer clings to each individual hair, and when the composition subsequently dries on the hair, the cationic polymer forms a relatively stiff but pliable coating on each hair. The dry cationic polymer coating makes each hair stay relatively erect during shaving and, in addition, neutralizes static charges on the metal blades of an electric razor so that the individual hairs are not repelled by the razor blades as they are being cut.

Abstract: L-carnosine having the chemical formula ##STR1## or physiologically acceptable salts thereof are specifically effective as a medicine for treatment of cervical erosion (erosio portionis).

Abstract: Methods of treating mammals, including man, for poisonous snake and insect bites, E. coli endotoxins, botulism and other neurotoxins and cardiovascular toxins by administering therapeutic quantities of physiologically active compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and the materials from which they are derived.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions comprise synergistic mixtures of active compounds 1R-(-)-[(pentafluorophenyl)-methyl]-3S-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethy lcyclopropanecarboxylate and O,O-dimethyl O-2,2-dichlorovinyl phosphate (dichlorvos) and, if appropriate, O-isopropoxyphenyl N-methylcarbamate (propoxur). These compositions may be used for combating arthropods.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylene, are effective insect repellents.

Abstract: A method is provided for inactivating viruses on animate and inanimate surfaces which comprises contacting the locus of said viruses with an antivirally effective amount of a salt of peroxymonosulfuric acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insecticidal and acaricidal composition which contains a combination of a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R is a cyclopropyl or an isopropyl group, and N-(2-methyl-4-chlorophenyl)-N',N'-dimethylthiourea.

Abstract: The method of treating endotoxin shock with 2,2'-[(4,8-bis(diethylamino)-pyrimido[5,4-d]pyrimidine-2,6-diyl)di-(2-meth oxyethyl)imino]diethanol or a non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.