Abstract: Skin care compositions and methods are provided comprising a highly hydrophobic substance, an alkaryl polyfluorocarbon, particularly a substituted phenyl-polyfluoroacylamino propanamide, an alkanol and refined oils and the oil triglyceride fractions in sufficient amount to provide substantial homogeneity. When employed for hirsutism, optionally antioxidants and moisturizer are added. For use against wrinkles, additionally vitamins, antioxidants and a mixture of extracts of naturally occurring substances are present.

Abstract: Skin care compositions and methods are provided comprising a highly hydrophobic substance, an alkaryl polyfluorocarbon, particularly a substituted phenyl-polyfluoroacylamino propanamide, an alkanol and refined oils and the oil triglyceride fractions in sufficient amount to provide substantial homogeneity. When employed for hirsutism, optionally antioxidants and moisturizer are added. For use against wrinkles, additionally vitamins, antioxidants and a mixture of extracts of naturally occurring substances are present.

Abstract: This invention comprises new formulations of radiographic contrast media including dimeric non-ionic media, with an organic amine and a carboxylic acid. Formulations of this invention increase the biological tolerance of such media, thereby increasing their safety.

Abstract: Compound (2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(4-X-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-3-(2,2,2-perfluoroacylamino)propionamide) applied topically, specifically inhibits and/or eliminates cutaneous androgen receptors and thus finds cosmetic use in skin afflictions associated with excess androgens such as hair effluvium, hirsutism, acne and androgenic alopecia.

Abstract: Compound (2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(4-X-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-3-(2,2,2-perfluoroacylamino)propionamide) applied topically, specifically inhibits and/or eliminates cutaneous androgen receptors and thus finds cosmetic use in skin afflictions associated with excess androgens such as hair effluvium, hirsutism, acne and androgenic alopecia.

Abstract: The biological activity of naturally occurring boswellic acids in specific plant extracts is enhanced by their peracetylation, preferably followed by silica gel treatment, or by peracetylation and mild oxidation to increase the ratio of 3-&bgr;-acetyl-11-keto-&bgr;-boswellic acid to &bgr;-boswellic acid, 3-&bgr;-acetyl-&bgr;-boswellic acid and 11-keto-&bgr;-boswellic acid. The enriched compositions compared to the commercial extracts have enhanced biological activity toward a variety of proliferative and/or inflammatory afflictions in mammalian hosts and demonstrate synergism with other phytochemicals.

Abstract: Substituted phenylalanines are provided comprising an hydantoin, urea or 2-hydroxyl, 2-methylpropionyl group, dimers thereof and alkyl, polyfluoroamido and haloarylamino derivatives thereof, as well as radiolabeled derivatives thereof. The compounds bind specifically to the androgen receptor and find use in indications associated with the androgen receptor, such as cell hyperplasia dependent on androgens, hirsutism, acne and androgenetic alopecia.

Abstract: Substituted phenylalanines are provided comprising an hydantoin, urea or 2-hydroxyl, 2-methylpropionyl group, dimers thereof and alkyl, polyfluoroamido and haloarylamino derivatives thereof, as well as radiolabeled derivatives thereof. The compounds bind specifically to the androgen receptor and find use in the therapy of indications associated with the androgen receptor, such as, hirsutism, acne and androgenetic alopecia, and in the therapy and diagnosis of cell hyperplasia dependent on androgens.

Abstract: Novel non-ionic contrast media are provided, which fulfill the requirements for x-ray visualization media, while being biodegradable. The compounds are characterized by being triiodo-3,5-diaminobenzoic acid derivatives, where the functional groups are derivatized with hydroxyalkyl groups and the amino functionalities are further derivatized with acyl substituents of one carbon acids. Also, triiodophloroglucinol oxyalkyl substituted derivatives are provided.