Abstract: The invention discloses compositions in the form of aqueous solutions or O/W emulsions for the cleaning of skin, scalp and hair, characterized in that they contain from 0.5 to 5% w/v of at least one water soluble organic base chosen in the group consisting of low molecular weight saturated aliphatic alkylamines, their hydroxy derivatives, low molecular weight primary alkylenediamines, basic aminoacids. Said water soluble organic base are buffered at pH 7-9. The cleaning efficacy of said preparations may be increased by adding lipases in a quantity ranging from 0.1 to 1% w/v. According to a further embodiment of the invention, said compositions can be comprised of detergents in a quantity not exceeding 4% w/v. The compositions are endowed of the property of cleaning the skin in a delicate manner, with a good local tolerability.

Abstract: Depolymerized deoxyribonucleic acid containing weight amounts of purine and pyrimidine bases such that the related molar ratio purinea/pyrimidines is comprised within a determined range and having moreover molecular weights limited to a determined range of values of less than 100,000 are endowed with remarkable hair stimulating activity.

Abstract: Compositions for topical use containing as active ingredients depolymerized deoxyribonucleic acids can be used for the reduction of the unaesthetisms of the face skin, due to the couperose. Said compositions can be advantageously used also to locally reduce, in the lower limbs, the skin unaesthetisms (dilated capillaries, oedemas, tumefactions), resulting from a situation of an extended physical stress acting on the above-mentioned legs.

Abstract: The oral administration to an animal of sulglycotide `(a sulfoglycopeptide)` together with methylcellulose, pectin or tragacanth gum protects the animal against gastric ulcer.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation is described as comprising at least an effective amount of a nutrient medium for the in vitro culture of isolated human epithelial cells and a related amount of serum of bovine fetus. The preparation is particularly active as a revitalizing agent for the skin, as an anti-wrinkle agent and as a factor for enhancing hair growth. The activity of the aforesaid nutrient medium can be furthermore enhanced by adding extractive mixtures, obtained from the connective tissues of animal organs, mainly mucopolysaccharides.

Abstract: The combination of a hydrophilic polymer with sulglycotide in pharmaceutical compositions for orally use enhances the anti-ulcer activity of sulglycotide.

Abstract: A preparation for the hygiene and the cleaning of skin, scalp and hair, essentially comprising 5.0% to 10.0% of an emulsifying agent containing an HLB 10-19 nonionic emulsifier and 0.5 to 5.0% of a thickening agent consisting of organic substances forming with the water gels or colloidal solutions. Such a preparation is endowed with a mild and delicate cleaning action, and is surprisingly lacing of any irritating effect.

Abstract: The salt formed between the polyanions forming the Trichosaccharide and the NH.sub.2 groups of 2,4-diamino-6-piperidino-pyrimidine-3-oxide represents a novel trichogenic factor by which the activity of the single components is enhanced and the seriously toxic side effects of Minoxidil are done away with.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is disclosed containing natural glycoproteins useful with advantageous effect for the skin care.

Abstract: A composition for the extemporary preparation of gels and creams for topical application and for pharmaceutical and cosmetic use comprises, besides one or more ingredients active under the pharmacological and/or cosmetic point of view, a gum swellable in water and a permeation agent.

Abstract: A preparation for the hygiene and the cleaning of skin, scalp and hair, essentially comprising an emulsifying agent and a thickening agent consisting of organic substances forming with the water gels or colloidal solutions. Such a preparation is endowed with a mild and delicate cleaning action, and is surprisingly lacking of any irritating effect.

Abstract: The use of crosslinked polysaccharides as vehicles for spermicidal substances in compositions used for local contraception is described. The crosslinked polysaccharide (e.g. a modified dextran) is admixed with the spermicidal agent and formed into tablets for vaginal applications; the dextran swells in contact with the vaginal secretion and includes the seminal liquid thus bringing into contact the sperm cells with the spermicidal substances dispersed therein.

Abstract: A spermicidal vaginal composition comprises a spermicidal-effective amount of a 1,2-benzisothiazole derivative having the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: X is either O or S;y is H; NO.sub.2 ; an halogen atom or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; andR is H; a straight or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by one or more hydroxyl, tertiary amino and alkoxyl groups; a cycloaliphatic radical having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms; an aryl radical optionally substituted by halogen atoms, alkyl or alkoxy radicals; an aralkyl radical optionally having the aromatic moiety substituted by halogen atoms, alkyl and alkoxyl radicals; or an acyl radical --COR' wherein R' is an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl radical.