Methods of treating burns using colophony containing preparations
OwnerMax J. Shulmaninventor
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Abstract
This invention relates to chemotherapeutic compositions and methods for topically treating traumatic, diseased and degenerative skin disorders. One of the invention compositions comprises abietic acid and .alpha.-tocopherol contained in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. One or more of the invention compositions are suitable for the alleviation of severe burn injuries, and in the treatment of other skin disorders such as diabetic ulcers, decubitus ulcers, gangrene, abrasions, lacerations, puncture wounds, localized infections, and the like.
Claims6
A method for treating second and third degree burns covering more than 30 percent of the skin surface of an animal or human body which comprises applying to the burned skin surface a pharmaceutical preparation comprising between about 25 and 60 weight percent colophony dissolved in a pharmaceutically acceptable vegetable oil.
A method for treating second and third degree burns covering more than 30 percent of the skin surface of an animal or human body which comprises applying to the burned skin surface a pharmaceutical preparation comprising between about 25 and 60 weight percent colophony dissolved in a pharmaceutically acceptable fish oil.
A method for treating second and third degree burns covering more than 30 percent of the skin surface of an animal or human body which comprises applying to the burned skin surface a pharmaceutical preparation comprising between about 25 and 60 weight percent colophony dissolved in lanolin.
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