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Last Updated: November 25, 2024

Claims for Patent: 4,942,162

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Summary for Patent: 4,942,162

Title:	Topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis with ketoconazole
Abstract:	A method is provided for treating psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis in humans by topical application of an effective, lesion reducing amount of ketoconazole to affected areas.
Inventor(s):	Rosenberg; E. William (Memphis, TN), Belew-Noah; Patricia W. (Germantown, TN)
Assignee:	University of Tennessee Research Corporation (Knoxville, TN)
Application Number:	07/303,960
Patent Claims:	1. A method of treating seborrheic dermatitis in humans by topical application of an effective, lesion reducing, amount of ketoconazole to affected areas. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein said ketoconazole is applied in a water based cream having a 1-5% concentration of said ketoconazole. 3. The method of claim 2 wherein said ketoconazole is applied twice daily.

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