Method of treating dermatological disorders with fruit extracts
OwnerHoward Muradinventor
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Abstract
This application relates to methods for treating dermatological disorders. The methods include administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one fruit extract in an amount sufficient to neutralize free radicals; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Preferred fruit extracts include extracts from apricots, apples, peaches, pears, pineapples, papayas, pomegranates, cherries, kiwis, tangerines and oranges. The most preferred extract is extract from pomegranate.
Claims27
A method for managing one or more dermatological conditions in a patient having skin which comprises topically administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a dermatological agent comprising (a) at least one fruit extract from pomegranate in an amount sufficient to neutralize free radicals;
- (b) a hydrophilic moisturizing agent in an amount of about 0.01 to 2 weight percent;
- (c) a hydrophobic moisturizing agent in an amount of about 0.01 to 2 weight percent;
- (d) a mono- or poly-hydroxy acid in an amount of about 0.01 to 12 weight percent;
- (e) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
A method for managing one or more dermatological conditions in a patient which comprises topically administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a dermatological supplement comprising at least one fruit extract in an amount sufficient to neutralize free radicals;
- a transition metal component in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce inflammation;
- a hydrophilic moisturizing agent in an amount of about 0.01 to 2 weight percent;
- a hydrophobic moisturizing agent in an amount of about 0.01 to 2 weight percent;
- a mono- or poly-hydroxy acid in an amount of about 0.01 to 12 weight percent;
- and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.