Method and pharmaceutical composition for topically treating skin inflammatory disorders by administering to the inflamed area a therapeutically effective amount of candelilla wax or a saturated hydrocarbon fraction from candelilla wax comprising a mixture of saturated straight chain C.sub.29 -C.sub.33 hydrocarbons, predominantly C.sub.31 hydrocarbon.

Richardson-Vicks Inc.

Topical treatment of skin inflammatory disorders

The invention relates to novel compositions comprising of an extract of the plant Euphorbia prostrata, particularly with pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s)/base(s), optionally with additional therapeutic agent(s) useful for the treatment of anorectal disease and colonic diseases such as hemorrhoids, fissures, cracks, fistulas, abscesses, inflammatory bowel disease, and the like. The novel compositions possess properties to control inflammation, prevent capillary bleeding and fragility in mammalians, particularly human beings. Process for the preparation of such novel compositions comprising an extract of the plant Euphorbia prostrata and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s)/base(s) useful for the treatment of anorectal disease including hemorrhoids, and colonic diseases are also provided. The composition comprise of flavonoidal and phenolic constituents extracted from the plant Euphorbia prostrata that possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, haemostatic and wound-healing properties.

Panacea Biotec Limited

Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an extract of Euphorbia prostrata

The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating skin conditions in a mammal. The compositions include, for example, Candelilla wax; Shea nut butter; Coconut oil; hempseed oil; Kukui nut oil; jojoba oil; sweet almond oil; Rosemary extract; Niaouli oil; and Vitamin E acetate. The skin conditions include, for example, a intertrigo, a skin fold, skin fold dermatitis, interdigital dermatitis, facial fold dermatitis, vulvar fold dermatitis, tail fold pyoderma and dermatitis, impetigo, Nasodigital hyperkeratosis, pruritus, pyoderma, pyotraumatic dermatitis, malodor, lesions, dermal rashes, dermal bacterial infection, dermal fungal infection, dermal weeping, hot spots, irritation, chaffing, itching, inflammation, or a combination thereof.

euphorbia helioscopia/inflamació

Topical treatment of skin inflammatory disorders

Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an extract of Euphorbia prostrata

Compositions and methods for topically treating skin conditions in mammals

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