Abstract: Novel anhydrous dermatological depigmenting compositions, especially for topical application, contain, within the fatty phase thereof, as pharmaceutical active agents, a dissolved phenolic compound and a retinoid.

Abstract: Novel dermatological depigmenting compositions, especially for topical application, contain as pharmaceutical active agents a dissolved phenolic compound, formulated as anhydrous compositions free of petroleum jelly and free of elastomer.

Abstract: Topically applicable film-forming solutions, e.g., nail varnishes, useful for such dermatological applications as the prevention or treatment of nail psoriasis, contain, as active agents solubilized therein, vitamin D or derivative thereof and a corticosteroid, formulated into a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: Cosmetic/dermatological compositions for topical application and useful for the treatment, e.g., of acne, contain, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one naphthoic acid compound and at least one polyurethane polymer or derivative thereof, the at least one naphthoic acid compound being dispersed therein.

Abstract: Metronidazole is solubilized in an aqueous phase, by mixing same with niacinamide and at least two glycolic cosolvents; the resulting solutions and pharmaceutical compositions comprised thereof are useful for the treatment of dermatological conditions/afflictions, notably rosacea.

Abstract: A transungual patch/device useful for the treatment of onychomycosis includes: (i) a backing medium; and (ii) an adhesive matrix layer deposited thereon which contains (a) a thus effective amount of amorolfine active agent or derivative thereof essentially uniformly distributed therethrough, dissolved or dispersed in the adhesive, and (b) at least one absorption promoter for enhancing the absorption of the amorolfine or derivative into the nail onto which the patch/device is applied, the at least one absorption promoter comprising either exaltolide alone, or at least two such absorption promoters selected from among urea, N-acetylcysteine and lactic acid.

Abstract: Cosmetic/dermatological compositions for topical application and useful for the treatment, e.g., of acne, contain, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one naphthoic acid compound and at least one polyurethane polymer or derivative thereof, the at least one naphthoic acid compound being dispersed therein.

Abstract: Metronidazole is solubilized in an aqueous phase, by mixing same with niacinamide and at least two glycolic cosolvents; the resulting solutions and pharmaceutical compositions comprised thereof are useful for the treatment of dermatological conditions/afflictions, notably rosacea.

Abstract: Novel dermatological depigmentation compositions, especially for topical application, contain as pharmaceutical active agents a dissolved phenolic compound and a retinoid, formulated as anhydrous compositions free of petroleum jelly and free of elastomer. The present invention relates to a novel depigmenting composition especially for topical application, comprising as pharmaceutical active agents a dissolved phenolic derivative and a retinoid, in the form of an anhydrous composition free of petroleum jelly and free of elastomer, to the process for preparing it and to its use in dermatology.

Abstract: Novel anhydrous dermatological depigmenting compositions, especially for topical application, contain, as pharmaceutical active agent, a phenolic compound dissolved in a fatty phase therefor.

Abstract: Stable pharmaceutical/cosmetic compositions for topical application, notably for the treatment of acne vulgaris include, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one naphthoic acid compound, benzoyl peroxide and at least one film-forming agent, the at least one naphthoic acid compound and the benzoyl peroxide advantageously being in a dispersed form therein.

Abstract: Topically applicable, anhydrous and physically/chemically stable pharmaceutical compositions useful for the treatment of disorders of the skin, notably psoriasis, contain a silicone agent; a therapeutically effect amount of a compound A, which is vitamin D or derivative thereof, solubilized in a solvent therefor; and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound B, which is the corticosteroids, also solubilized in a solvent therefor.

Abstract: Dermatological/pharmaceutical compositions contain lipid vesicles dispersed in a hydrophilic phase, such vesicles including at least one vitamin D compound and particularly calcitriol, and are useful for the treatment of dermatological pathologies, notably psoriasis.

Abstract: The slow and sustained, controlled release of a drug into and through the skin includes topically applying onto the skin of an individual in need of such treatment, a composition containing at least one solubilized drug, at least one film-forming silicone, and at least one volatile solvent.

Abstract: A process for improving the penetration of at least one pharmaceutical active agent into the skin, including formulating at least one volatile silicone, a non-volatile oily phase and a pharmaceutically acceptable alcoholic vehicle herewith, and spraying the formulation onto the skin of an individual in need of such treatment.

Abstract: Dermatological compositions contain, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one retinoid compound selected from among all-trans retinoic acid, isotretinoin, motretinide, and naphthoic acid compounds of formula (I), and salts and esters thereof: wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl radical, a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy radical having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a cycloaliphatic radical which is substituted or unsubstituted, and at least one anti-irritant compound and benzoyl peroxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition in the form of a cream gel comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one dispersed retinoid and dispersed benzoyl peroxide, to its process of preparation and to its use in cosmetics and in dermatology.

Abstract: Dermatological compositions contain, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one retinoid compound selected from among all-trans retinoic acid, isotretinoin, motretinide, and naphthoic acid compounds of formula (I), and salts and esters thereof: wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl radical, a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy radical having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a cycloaliphatic radical which is substituted or unsubstituted, and benzoyl peroxide, and also at least one anti-irritant compound selected from among 18?-glycyrrhetinic acid, and its salts and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Topically applicable, dermatological/pharmaceutical compositions contain, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, benzoyl peroxide, at least one naphthoic acid compound and at least one compound of the polyurethane polymer type or derivatives thereof, wherein the benzoyl peroxide and the at least one naphthoic acid compound are dispersed therein.

Abstract: Metronidazole is solubilized in an aqueous phase, by mixing same with niacinamide and at least two glycolic cosolvents; the resulting solutions and pharmaceutical compositions comprised thereof are useful for the treatment of dermatological conditions/afflictions, notably rosacea.