Indolecarboxylic compounds for treating seborrhea and complications thereof
AssigneeSociete L'Oreal S.A.
InventorsMaria Dalko, Jean-Baptiste Galey, Bruno Bernard
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Abstract
Indolecarboxylic acid compounds and derivatives thereof are useful for treating seboarhea and the dermatitides associated therewith, especially acne and/or blackheads and/or comedones.
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A regime/regimen for treating seborrhea and/or the dermatitides associated therewith, comprising topically applying onto the afflicted skin and/or scalp of a candidate subject in need of such treatment, a cosmetically/therapeutically effective amount of at least one thus-active indolecarboxylic acid compound, or ester or salt thereof.
A topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological composition suited for treating seborrhea and/or the dermatitides associated therewith, comprising a cosmetically/therapeutically effective amount of at least one thus-active indolecarboxylic acid compound or ester or salt thereof, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.
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