Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for managing skin conditions

Abstract

This application relates to a stable pharmaceutical composition and methods for the cleansing of skin to facilitate the prevention, treatment, and management of skin conditions, such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, folliculitis, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, acne, impetigo and other inflammatory skin conditions, and the like, including a sufficient amount of an acidic component of a hydroxyacid or tannic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to exfoliate a portion of the skin, a sufficient amount of stabilized hydrogen peroxide to facilitate cleansing of the skin without substantial irritation thereof, and an antimicrobial agent including at least one of an antibacterial agent, antimicrobial agent, antiviral agent, anthelmintic, or a combination thereof, in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce microorganisms on the skin.

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