Composition for topical application and use thereof
AssigneeSterling Drug Inc.
InventorsArthur L. Beyler, Richard A. Ferrari
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Abstract
A composition for topical treatment of dermatological conditions associated with androgenic stimulatory influences, e.g. acne, which comprises 17.alpha.-R-androst-4-en-17.beta.-ol-3-one or an ester thereof in an appropriate pharmaceutical formulation; and a method of treating such dermatological conditions therewith.
Claims6
A composition for topical treatment of dermatological conditions associated with androgenic stimulatory influences which comprises an anti-androgenically effective amount of 17.alpha.-R-androst-4-en-17.beta.-ol-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof, where R is n-propyl or n-butyl, in a pharmaceutical formulation suitable for topical application.
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