Abstract: Methods of using a topical composition comprising a storage-stable mixture of a benzoyl peroxide dispersion and clindamycin or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof for treating a bacterial disorder. These methods also contemplate the reduction or elimination of particular bacteria from affected skin areas, thereby reducing skin lesions or infections.

Abstract: Topical compositions and methods of using same for treating skin disorders or conditions comprising a storage-stable mixture of a benzoyl peroxide dispersion, clindamycin or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A composition for treatment of hyperpigmentation having a SPF value of at least 15 includes hydroquinone, sunscreens, antioxidants and emulsifiers and emollients. The composition can be made into an emulsion having physical and chemical stability for a prolonged period of time over a wide range of temperatures.

Abstract: A dietary supplement composition for promoting healthy skin comprised of lycopene and other carotenoids, selenium, chromium and biotin.

Abstract: A dermatological delivery system comprising a topically acceptable, inert support selected from the group consisting of cotton, rayon, polyester, polypropylene, wood pulp, mohair, nylon fleece, and neoprene foam, or combination thereof, impregnated with an about 0.1% to about 2% solution of metronidazole; the solution having a major solvent component comprising water, ethanol or a mixture of water and ethanol, the support being operable to permit application of the solution to the skin.

Abstract: A dietary supplement composition for promoting healthy skin comprised of lycopene and other carotenoids, selenium, chromium and biotin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a topical composition for the treatment of acne comprising water, an organic peroxide, an alpha hydroxy acid, a moisturizer, an isosorbide and a detergent. This invention also is directed to a method of making the composition of this invention. The method involves (1) heating water to between 60° C. and 70° C.; (2) adding a detergent base to the water and mixing the solution; (3) cooling the solution and adding an alpha hydroxy acid, an isosorbide and sodium pyrollidone carboxylate; (4) continuing to cool the solution to between 25° C. and 35° C. and then adding benzoyl peroxide and a preservative to the solution; (5) mixing and milling the product until smooth; and (6) adjusting the pH of the product to a pH of 3-5 with a base. This invention also is directed towards a method for treating a patient afflicted with acne by applying the composition of this invention to the affected areas of the patient's skin.

Abstract: Gel film-forming flexible collodion compositions can be improved by including one or more topically acceptable polymers in an amount sufficient to increase the resilience of the film formed. Suitable polymers include polyalkylenes and (meth)acrylate homo- or copolymers. The compositions can further include salicylic acid and a topically acceptable crystallization inhibitor in an amount sufficient to suppress the crystallization of dissolved salicylic acid from the composition.

Abstract: Dermatological conditions are treated by topically applying to the affected area an effective amount of a combination benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin composition.

Abstract: Film-forming flexible collodion compositions can be improved by including one or more topically acceptable polymers in an amount sufficient to increase the resilience of the film formed. Suitable polymers include polyalkylenes and (meth)acrylate homo- or copolymers. The compositions can further include salicylic acid and a topically acceptable crystallization inhibitor in an amount sufficient to suppress the crystallization of dissolved salicylic acid from the composition.

Abstract: Antiplaque dentifrices containing as the antiplaque ingredient the saccharin salt of an amino or quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agent, particularly chlorhexidine saccharin salt or octenidine saccharin salt, and the method of inhibiting, reducing and preventing dental plaque therewith are disclosed.

Abstract: Antimicrobial surface degerming compositions comprising a bis[4-(substituted-amino)-1-pyridinium]alkane, especially octenidine hydrochloride, as the antimicrobial agent, one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of higher-alkyldilower-alkylamine oxides, higher-alkylaminoalkanoic acids, higher-alkyldiloweralkylammoniumalkanoate betaines and quaternary nitrogen-containing cellulose ethers, and an aqueous vehicle, especially antimicrobial skin cleansing compositions and antimicrobial bovine teat dip compositions, and method of use thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Basic amino or ammonium antimicrobial agent (especially bisbiguanide, quaternary ammonium salt and bispyridine)-polyethylene glycol ester surfactant-betaine and/or amine oxide surfactant antimicrobial skin cleansing compositions and method of use thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Basic amino or ammonium antimicrobial agent (especially bisbiguanide, quarternary ammonium salt and bispyridine)-polyethylene glycol ester surfactant-betaine and/or amine oxide surfactant antimicrobial skin cleansing compositions and method of use thereof are disclosed.