569 results about "Psoriasis universalis" patented technology

Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the gastric H+, K+-ATPase for the treatment and / or management of duodenal ulcers, heartburn, acid reflux, other conditions mediated by gastric acid secretion and / or psoriasis are described.

The invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of a skin disorder associated with detrimental TNFα activity, such as psoriasis. The invention includes methods for treating a skin disorder associated with detrimental TNFα activity, such as psoriasis, in a subject who has failed or lost response to prior biologic therapy, such as prior administration of etanercept. The invention further provides methods for determining the efficacy of a human TNFα antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, for the treatment of a skin disorder associated with detrimental TNFα activity, such as psoriasis.

A hematopoetic factor called “colony stimulating factor” (CSF) is capable of synergizing the attracting capabilities of chemokines and of inducing the accumulation and / or activation in vitro and in vivo of key components of inflammatory responses. Various types of agents that inhibit or otherwise hinder the production, release or activity of CSF could be used therapeutically in the treatment of ischemia and other inflammatory diseases, such as autoimmune disease, and various chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

The invention features methods and systems for treating inflammatory, proliferative skin disorders, such as psoriasis, with ultraviolet phototherapy. The methods and systems use optical techniques to scan a patient's skin, designate areas of affected skin, and selectively deliver high doses of phototherapeutic ultraviolet radiation to the designated areas. To insure that only affected areas of skin affected are designated for the high doses of UV radiation, the methods and systems use one or more optical diagnostics that relate to independent physiological features of affected skin.

Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.

The invention provides methods of inhibiting angiogenesis in an individual by administering a composition (such as protein containing composition) comprising colchicine or thiocolchicine dimer. The composition is in an amount that is effective in inhibiting angiogenesis but is in some embodiments insufficient to induce significant cytotoxicity in the individual. The methods described herein are useful for treating angiogenesis-associated diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, rheumatic arthritis, psoriasis, and cancer.

Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.

The present invention provides non-invasive methods for detecting, monitoring, and diagnosing skin disease and pathological skin states such as irritated skin and psoriasis. The methods include using tape stripping to analyze expression in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. In illustrative examples, the tape stripping is performed using pliable tape that has a rubber adhesive. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for predicting and monitoring response to therapy for a skin disease, such as psoriasis or dermatitis. Finally, the methods can include the use of a micro array.

The invention relates to a Chinese medicine for treating psoriasis, in particular to Chinese medicinal powder for treating psoriasis. The Chinese medicinal powder for treating psoriasis consists of Chinese medicinal powder for oral administration and external embrocation, wherein the Chinese medicinal powder for oral administration consists of 45 Chinese medicines of angelica dahurica, cicada slough and the like; and the external embrocation consists of 18 Chinese medicines of centipede, scorpion and the like and medicinal ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. In the Chinese medicinal powder for treating psoriasis, on the basis of a secret recipe handed down in the family, the pathogenesis of psoriasis is found, and Chinese medicinal decoction tablets which are beneficial for clearing heat, cooling blood and detoxicating, dispelling wind, arresting itching and detoxicating, removing dampness, promoting blood circulation and detoxicating, enriching blood, moistening dryness and detoxicating or Chinese medicinal decoction tablets of insects medicines for detoxicating and eliminating toxic materials and the like are subjected to compatibility scientifically by many years of clinical experiences, and medicines for oral administration and external use are prepared by the conventional process; and due to the adoption of the conventional preparation technology, the Chinese medicinal powder for treating psoriasis is a pure Chinese medicinal preparation, has the characteristics of addressing both symptoms and root causes along with no toxic or side effect, relapse prevention and the like, is convenient to use, economic and practical, and patients can use safely and have light burden.

This invention relates to certain sugar esters of phytosterols of formula (I). These esters are useful for topical application, and for the treatment of skin condition, including age spots, acne, loss of cellular antioxidants, collagen loss, loss of skin pliability, loss of skin suppleness, skin wrinkles including fine lines, oxidation, damage from radiation, malfunction of matrix metalloproteases, malfunction of tyrosinases, damage from free radicals, damage from UV, dry skin, xerosis, ichthyosis, dandruff, brownish spots, keratoses, melasma, lentigines, liver spots, pigmented spots, dark circles under the eyes, skin pigmentation including darkened skin, blemishes, oily skin, warts, eczema, pruritic skin, psoriasis, inflammatory dermatoses, topical inflammation, disturbed keratinization, skin changes associated with aging, nail or skin requiring cleansers, conditioning or treatment, and hair or scalp requiring shampooing or conditioning, and combinations thereof;Wherein,n=0, 1, 2, or 3; andR=H, —CH2OH, —CH(OH)—CH2OH, —CH(OH)—CH(OH)—CH2OH; andR1=Substituent selected from a sapogenin, steroid, or terpenoid.

Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.

There is disclosed a method for treating dermatologic diseases caused by microbial overgrowth or inflammation, such as psoriasis, fungal infections, eczema, dandruff, acne, genital herpes lesions, and leg ulcers. There is further disclosed an antiviral lubricating composition that is effective in preventing the transmission of the HIV virus and other sexually transmitted diseases. There is also disclosed systemic and anti-inflammatory compositions and formulations and a method for reducing tissue inflammation in tissues such as the bowel, muscle, bone, tendon and joints (e.g., arthritis).

The present invention related to the use of a pharmaceutical composition which is essentially free of pharmaceutically active ingredients for the treatment of human skin, especially in the treatment of rosacea, acne, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, psoriasis or neurodermitis, as well as for prophylactic and / or cosmetic purposes.

Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity. The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with pi 105 activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.

The present invention relates generally to the prevention and treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic-related skin conditions via administration of a cannabinoid agonist, especially nabinone, either alone or in combination with other agents that possess anti-psoriatic pharmacological activity.

Synergetic compounded medication formula for the treatment of psoriasis, seborrhea, dermatitis, dandruff, eczema, acne, and other skin disorders. The present invention is to provide regenerative treatment of skin disorders recurrent in all areas of the body. The invention of this disclosure uses a well-known corticosteroid as an active ingredient, namely Triamcinolone acetonide, which when used in combination with a special formula is effective, easy to use, and less expensive than similar products available with a prescription in the market. A method for administering said composition to inhibit proliferation of psoriatic cell populations in the epidermis is disclosed

The present invention provides non-invasive methods for isolating an miRNA molecule from an epidermal sample, as well as detecting, monitoring, and diagnosing skin disease and pathological skin states such as irritated skin and psoriasis. The methods include using tape stripping to obtain the miRNA from epidermal samples, and may be used to further analyze expression of one or more skin markers. In illustrative examples, the tape stripping is performed using pliable tape that has a rubber adhesive. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for predicting and monitoring response to therapy for a skin disease, such as psoriasis or dermatitis. Finally, the methods can include the use of a microarray.

This invention is directed to a method of using a therapeutic composition comprising a compound of an alpha-ketoalkanoic acid (pyruvate) and / or its derivatives for the treatment of cytokine-mediated inflammatory conditions. The compound is an alpha-ketoalkanoic acid, a physiologically acceptable salt of an alpha-ketoalkanoic acid, an ester of an alpha-ketoalkanoic acid, or an amide of an alpha-ketoalkanoic acid. A component for inducing and stabilizing the enol resonance form of the ester at physiological pH values is also disclosed. The cytokine-mediated inflammatory conditions are mediated by, for example, an “early” (Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), interleukin-1β (IL-1β)) or “late” (high mobility group B-1 (HMGB-1)) mediator of inflammation. Exemplary cytokine-mediated inflammatory conditions include, but are not limited to, local and systemic inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), rheumatoid arthritis, asthma (including status asthmaticus), sepsis or septic shock, also including inflammatory skin conditions, for example, psoriasis and eczema.

The present invention discloses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of skin and hair diseases, such as, for example, alopecia, psoriasis, and keloids. The present invention also relates to compositions and methods for altering skin coloration. The present invention also relates to methods for enhancing the effect of a neurotoxin.

A topical medicament for the treatment of psoriasis comprises metallic iodine, virgin wax, a variety of oils of animal and plant origin, camphor, chlorophyll and benzoic acid in a pharmaceutically acceptable emollient excipient base.

A cosmetic treatment method, and a device therefor, are provided that allow for cosmetic treatment of cosmetic disorders, caused by chronological age, environmental factors, changes in physiological functions of skin, such as psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, cellulites, and viral and / or bacteriological attacks. The device comprises a nitric oxide (NO) eluting polymer arranged to contact the area to be cosmetically treated, such that a cosmetic dose of nitric oxide is eluted from said nitric oxide eluting polymer to said area. The nitric oxide (NO) eluting polymer is integrated with a carrier material, such that said carrier material, in use, regulates and controls the elution of said cosmetic dosage of nitric oxide (NO). Furthermore, a manufacturing method for said device is provided.

The present invention provides unique, efficacious, inexpensive, safe, reliable, convenient, minimally bitter, skin protecting and penetrating, easy-to-administer base compositions and active agent-containing compositions, such as those including hydrocortisone, and related production and topical application methods, for treating the skin of mammals for a wide variety of different dermatologic conditions, disorders and diseases, such as inflammation, redness, cracking, insect bites, dryness, allergic reactions, trauma, irritant dermatitis, perleche, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, acne excoriate, xerosis, eczema craquele, stasis dermatitis, disease related conditions and dryness from medications such as isotretinoin, acitretin and lipid lowering agents. This is effected by topically administering, or otherwise applying, effective amounts of the compositions thereto in forms that not only address the skin and mucosa of the mouth and lips, but also of the rest of the body and, in particular, areas where other topical balms containing hydrocortisone and other active ingredients have not been developed or marketed. Additionally, the flavoring addition to this product, and the base wherein the active ingredient(s) reside, affords a significantly better tasting, and less bitter, composition, thereby allowing a more pleasant experience and better compliance by patients. Larger sized stick formulation(s) allow for more applicability of the product, and more usefulness thereof, in various areas, and mucosal skin, of the body. The compositions include a unique formulation of FANCOL VB, Natunola Castor 1023, Finsolv TN, bees wax and, optionally, one or a plurality of plant or plant seed oils, fatty alcohols, fats and flavorings, in desirable weight percents thereof, in various forms, and preferably in the form of a solid roll-on stick present in a variety of sizes.

The invention discloses a Chinese medicinal preparation for treating various dermatoses, which is prepared from 21 Chinese medicaments such as cortex dictamni, erythrina indica lam and the like capable of promoting blood circulation by removing blood stasis and promoting circulation of qi and to relieve pain. The Chinese medicinal preparation has a unique formulation and precise and appropriate compatibility, has the effects of dispelling wind to nourish blood, removing dampness to relieve itching and cooling blood to remove toxic materials, has no bad adverse effects for clinical application, has a wide treatment range, overcomes the difficulties in grouping treatment of the dermatoses by using Chinese medicines and western medicines, and has significant curative effect of treating various dermatoses such as psoriasis, neurodermatitis, eczema, hives and acne which mainly causes epidermal hyperplasia, skin sichenification, inflammation of cuticula or a derma shallow layer, and vascular reactive and obstructive folliculus pili steatadenitis. After the prescription is taken for 7 days, itching disappears, lesion parts such as papula and maculopapule are gradually fade away, erythema and wheal disappears, exsudation is reduced, and squamae become thinner or fall off; after 14 to 21 days, the papula and the maculopapule disappears, the squamae are reduced, the sichenification disappears to achieve clinical healing; and after 28 to 35 days, skin lesions return to normal and are difficult to have a relapse.

The invention provides a Chinese herbal medicament for treating skin diseases, and belongs to the field of medicines, which is prepared by 10 to 30g of rhubarb, root of baikal skullcap, yellow-corktree bark, trotter, zaocys, schizonepta, red peony root, frosythia fruit, figwort, cape jasmine, liquorice, root-bark of dittany and broom cypress fruit respectively. When the Chinese herbal medicament is externally used on a wound or orally taken, the effects of treatment and itching alleviation can be achieved; moreover, the Chinese herbal medicament also has the characteristics of convenient use, good treating effect and unsusceptible recrudescence after being cured. The Chinese herbal medicament can be used for treating skin diseases such as eczema hives, psoriasis, pityriasis rosea, erythema nodosum, anaphylactoid purpura and the like and due to various fungi or viruses and wet poison.

An external preparation composition used for preventing or treating symptoms or diseases related to dermatopathy caused by dryness, UV rays and aging such as wrinkles and sags of the skin, pigmentation of the skin, skin roughness and coarse texture and skin diseases such as psoriasis, lichen, ichthyosis, keratosis, Darier's disease, pustulosis, acne, eczema and atopic dermatitis. The external preparation composition comprises at least one of acyl glucosamine derivatives represented by the following Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined; and X is any one of groups represented by the following Formulas (A) to (C): wherein Y, n and R6 are also defined.

The invention relates to a dermatological pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of skin inflammation diseases, such as dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, acne, psoriasis and pruritus. The invention comprises a base anti-inflammatory agent, such as indometacin; one or more optional active ingredients selected alternatively from among at least a corticoid and an antibiotic; and a combination of topical antioxidants used to potentiate the anti-inflammatory effect, selected from among green tea, lipoic acid, curcumin, ascorbyl palmitate, Coenzyme Q10, resveratrol, Pycnogenol™, L-camosine, taurine, vitamin E, vitamin C, papaya extract, isoflavones, manganese, lycopene and quercetin. At least one of the topical antioxidants is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-γ) activator. The invention also includes at least one antioxidant substance with an antiproliferative effect on keratonocytes, e.g. manganese, and at least one substance that blocks tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) or other cytokines that provoke the acute phase of the inflammatory reaction, also with an antiproliferative effect, e.g. pentoxifylline.

Stable, anhydrous pharmaceutical compositions contain an organopolysiloxane elastomer and, as bioactive ingredient, at least one vitamin D compound in a solubilized form, and are useful for the topical treatment of psoriasis and other skin disorders / afflictions.