Osmium compounds for the treatment of psoriasis

Abstract

Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions and methods for the treatment of psoriasis are disclosed. The compositions contain osmium compounds. The nominal valence of the osmium in the preferred compounds is four or greater, and is less than eight. The atoms proximal to the osmium atoms include oxygen atoms, or functions exchanged by water under physiological conditions. The preferred osmium compounds have three or more oxygen atoms and/or water exchangeable functions proximal to their osmium atoms. Psoriasis is treated by exposing the affected skin to osmium tetroxide vapor, or by topically applying a solution or paste of the osmium containing composition.

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