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US 2003/0118536 A1Published application
Topical compositions and methods for treatment of adverse effects of ionizing radiation
OwnerRichard A. Rosenbloominventor
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Compositions and methods for the prevention, reduction or treatment of adverse effects due to exposure to ionizing radiation, including at least one flavonoid and at least one non-flavonoid antioxidant, optionally formulated in a acceptable carrier for a topical composition. The composition of the present invention may further include optional ingredients such as selenium, selenium compounds, anti-inflammatories, organic germanium compounds, compounds that regulate cell differentiation, Korean ginseng, American ginseng, Siberian ginseng and B-complex vitamins. A method for the topical administration of the composition in accordance with the present invention for the purpose of reducing, treating or preventing adverse effects caused by ionizing radiation involves topically administering a safe and effective amount of the composition of the invention an area of skin, which has been, is being or will be exposed to ionizing radiation. The compositions and methods can be employed to reduce, treat or prevent radiation injury caused by a wide variety of types of exposure to ionizing radiation.
A method for the reduction, treatment or prevention of at least one adverse effect of ionizing radiation in a mammal comprising the step of applying to an area of skin of the mammal which has been, is being or will be exposed to radiation, an amount of a topical composition which comprises a mixture of at least one non-flavonoid antioxidant and at least one flavonoid, formulated in an acceptable carrier for a topical composition, which is effective, when topically applied, to reduce, treat or prevent an adverse effect of ionizing radiation.
A method for improving the appearance of skin and or hair comprising the step of applying to the skin of a mammal before during or after exposure to ionizing radiation an appearance improving amount of a topical composition which comprises at least one non-flavonoid antioxidant and at least one flavonoid, formulated in a carrier acceptable for a topical composition.
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