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Last Updated: December 22, 2024

Claims for Patent: 4,713,394

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Summary for Patent: 4,713,394

Title:	Treatment of nonacne inflammatory and infectious dermatoses and hair loss
Abstract:	Dermatoses involving nonacne inflammatory dermatoses, infectious cutaneous diseases, and hair loss resulting from inflammation or hormonal anomalies are treated with dicarboxylic acids containing 7 to 13 carbon atoms, or certain mercapto derivatives or salts thereof.
Inventor(s):	Thornfeldt; Carl R. (Ontario, OR)
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Application Number:	06/873,859
Patent Claims:	1. A method for the treatment of skin suffering from a condition selected from the group consisting of nonacne inflammatory dermatoses, infectious cutaneous disease, and inflammatory and hormone hair loss, said method comprising applying to the affected area a therapeutically effective amount of azelaic acid. 2. A method for the treatment of skin suffering from nonacne inflammation, said method comprising applying to the affected area a therapeutically effective amount of a dermatological formulation containing from about 2% to about 40% by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of straight-chain dicarboxylic acids having 7 to 13 carbon atoms, mercapto derivatives thereof and salts thereof. 3. A method for the treatment of skin suffering from an infectious cutaneous disease condition, said method comprising applying to the affected area a therapeutically effective amount of a dermatological formulation containing from about 2% to about 40% by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of straight-chain dicarboxylic acids having 7 to 13 carbon atoms, mercapto derivatives thereof and salts thereof. 4. A method for the treatment of skin suffering from nonacne inflammation or infection of the dermis, epidermis, or adnexa, said method comprising applying to the affected area a therapeutically effective amount of a dermatological formulation containing from about 15% to about 20% by weight of azelaic acid. 5. A method for treatment of skin suffering hair loss resulting from inflammatory or hormonal anomalies, said method comprising applying to the affected area a therapeutically effective amount of a dermatological formulation containing from about 15% to about 20% by weight of azelaic acid.

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