Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of wound debridement and stimulation of granulation tissue formation, thereby preparing the wound bed to facilitate and promote the process of wound healing. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of debridement of chronic wounds by topically applying to a wound site or bed a composition containing a proteolytic enzyme mixture obtained from bromelain and a water-soluble gelling agent, the composition being applied to the wound site or bed up to ten times over a period of up to four weeks, resulting in a clean wound bed covered with granulation tissue prepared towards wound healing.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating cutaneous manifestations of psoriasis comprising topically applying to an affected skin area of a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a partially purified proteolytic enzyme mixture obtained from crude bromelain and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, thereby treating the cutaneous manifestations of psoriasis.

Abstract: Topical vaginal compositions are disclosed herein which include silica microspheres and an active ingredient in the amount of 0.001 to 15.0% w/w selected from estradiol, metronidazole, clindamycin, butoconazole, and combinations thereof. The topical compositions provide sustained release of the active ingredient so as to reduce skin irritation.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating skin cancers utilizing pharmaceutical formulations in the form of a hydrogel that includes a proteolytic enzyme mixture obtained from bromelain and a water-soluble gelling agent. In particular, the method is useful for treating non-melanoma skin cancers, pre-cancerous skin lesions, and benign skin lesions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to debriding compositions in the form of an aqueous gel. Particularly, the present invention relates to a debriding composition comprising a proteolytic enzyme mixture obtained from bromelain present in a dry form, and an aqueous gel carrier, wherein, prior to use, the proteolytic enzyme mixture being admixed with the aqueous gel carrier to form a debriding composition useful for debridement and treatment of c wounds.

Abstract: Topical vaginal compositions are disclosed herein which include silica microspheres and an active ingredient in the amount of 0.001 to 15.0% w/w selected from estradiol, metronidazole, clindamycin, butoconazole, and combinations thereof. The topical compositions provide sustained release of the active ingredient so as to reduce skin irritation.

Abstract: Topical vaginal compositions are disclosed herein which include silica microspheres and an active ingredient in the amount of 0.001 to 15.0% w/w selected from estradiol, metronidazole, clindamycin, butoconazole, and combinations thereof. The topical compositions provide sustained release of the active ingredient so as to reduce skin irritation.

Abstract: Topical vaginal compositions are disclosed herein which include silica microspheres and an active ingredient in the amount of 0.001 to 15.0% w/w selected from estradiol, metronidazole, clindamycin, butoconazole, and combinations thereof. The topical compositions provide sustained release of the active ingredient so as to reduce skin irritation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a proteolytic extract obtained from bromelain for the treatment of connective tissue diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a proteolytic extract obtained from bromelain for the treatment of diseases such as Dupuytren's disease and Peyronie's disease.

Abstract: Methods for wound debridement and specifically methods of debridement of chronic wounds. These methods provide topically applying to a wound site a debriding formulation in the form of a hydrogel that includes a proteolytic enzyme mixture obtained from bromelain and a water-soluble gelling agent, with the debriding formulation being applied to the wound site up to ten times over a period of up to four weeks, thereby achieving debridement of chronic wounds.

Abstract: Topical vaginal compositions are disclosed herein which include silica microspheres and an active ingredient in the amount of 0.001 to 15.0% w/w selected from estradiol, metronidazole, clindamycin, butoconazole, and combinations thereof. The topical compositions provide sustained release of the active ingredient so as to reduce skin irritation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to debriding compositions in the form of an aqueous gel. Particularly, the present invention relates to a debriding composition comprising a proteolytic enzyme mixture obtained from bromelain present in a dry form, and an aqueous gel carrier, wherein, prior to use, the proteolytic enzyme mixture being admixed with the aqueous gel carrier to form a debriding composition useful for debridement and treatment of c wounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a proteolytic extract obtained from bromelain for the treatment of connective tissue diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a proteolytic extract obtained from bromelain for the treatment of diseases such as Dupuytren's disease and Peyronie's disease.

Abstract: Topical vaginal compositions are disclosed herein which include silica microspheres and an active ingredient in the amount of 0.001 to 15.0% w/w selected from estradiol, metronidazole, clindamycin, butoconazole, and combinations thereof. The topical compositions provide sustained release of the active ingredient so as to reduce skin irritation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a proteolytic extract obtained from bromelain for the treatment of connective tissue diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition that includes proteolytic extract obtained from bromelain for the treatment of diseases such as Dupuytren's disease and Peyronie's disease.

Abstract: A topical composition which includes a silica microspheres and an active ingredient in the amount of 0.01 to 15.0% w/w wherein the active ingredient is selected from adapalene, an antibiotic, tazarotene, tretinoin, a retinoid, or any combination thereof. The topical composition may also include benzoyl peroxide as an active ingredient. The topical compositions provide sustained release of the active ingredient so as to reduce skin irritation.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical or medical compositions for treating a wound are provided, the composition comprise microspheres as an active ingredient and water as a carrier for said microspheres. In some embodiments, compositions comprising a thickening agent dissolved within the water to form a solution having a specific gravity similar to that of the microspheres are provided.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical or medical compositions for treating a wound are provided, the composition comprise microspheres as an active ingredient and water as a carrier for said microspheres. In some embodiments, compositions comprising a thickening agent dissolved within the water to form a solution having a specific gravity similar to that of the microspheres are provided.

Abstract: A topical composition which includes a silica microspheres and an active ingredient in the amount of 0.01 to 15.0% w/w wherein the active ingredient is selected from adapalene, an antibiotic, tazarotene, tretinoin, a retinoid, or any combination thereof. The topical composition may also include benzoyl peroxide as an active ingredient. The topical compositions provide sustained release of the active ingredient so as to reduce skin irritation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition which includes a bioactive drug formulated with silica in the form of microspheres, or drugs in a combination with the silica microspheres in an oily suspension, gel or emulsion. The topical compositions of the invention provide sustained release of a bioactive drug so as to reduce skin irritation.