Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition suitable for topical application comprising ketoconazole in a solution which comprises: (i) 13 to 50 wt % water; (ii) 45 to 85 wt % of an alcohol having a boiling point of less than 100° C.; and (iii) 2 to 30 wt % of a non-volatile, water miscible, non-ionic surface active agent; the ketoconazole being present in an amount of 0.5 to 3 st % relative to components (i), (ii) and (iii).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition suitable for topical application comprising ketoconazole in a solutio9n which comprises: (i) 13 to 50 wt % water; (ii) 45 to 85 wt % of an alcohol having a boiling point of less than 100° C.; and (iii) 2 to 30 wt % fo a non-volatile, water miscible, non-ionic surface active agent; the ketoconazole being present in an amount of 0.5 to 3 st % relative to components (i), (ii) and (iii).

Abstract: 8-Hydroxyquinoline is useful in the topical treatment of inflammatory proliferative skin diseases, especially psoriasis. It should be applied from an essentially anhydrous vehicle.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions for topical application, e.g. for the treatment of psoriasis, comprising finely divided dithranol dispersed in a thickened aqueous medium.

Abstract: Basic ferric sulphate or hydrated aluminum chloride solution used as a haemostatic agent, is made easier to handle and apply by gelling with colloidal silicon dioxide.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for topical application comprising an essentially saturated solution of hydrocortisone in aqueous propylene glycol solution containing at least 15% but less than 50% by weight of propylene glycol, the proportion of hydrocortisone in the total composition being at least 0.08% but not greater than 0.4% by weight of aqueous propylene glycol and from 0.025 to 0.4% based on the total weight of the composition, the said composition being characterized by a pH in the range of 2.7 to 3.3, and the substantial absence of metallic cations. Such compositions have excellent storage stability and surprisingly high effectiveness of the hydrocortisone contained therein.

Abstract: Composition for topical application in the treatment of psoriasis comprises specified amounts of dithranol, an acid and anti-oxidant, petroleum jelly, which may be mixed with a spreadable synthetic rubber, water, and an emulsifier. These compositions show little tendency to spread after application to a psoriatic area and show a reduced tendency to stain.