ROSACEA TREATMENTS USING POLYMETAL COMPLEXES
Described herein are novel methods for the treatment of rosacea which include the step of applying of a composition containing a polymetal complex to an area of the skin afflicted with rosacea and novel regimens using such compounds.
1 . A treatment regimen comprising:
cleansing at least a portion of an area of skin afflicted with rosacea with an antimicrobial or cleanser;
applying a composition containing a polymetal complex to at least a portion of the cleansed area; and
applying a protective composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, and polymetal complex-treated area.
2 . A treatment regimen as in claim 1 further comprising the step of applying a composition containing metronidazole to at least a portion of the afflicted area.
3 . A treatment regimen as in claim 1 further comprising the step of applying an anti-redness composition to at least a portion of the afflicted area.
4 . A treatment regimen as in claim 1 further comprising the step of applying an anti-parasitic compound to at least a portion of the afflicted area.
5 . The treatment regimen of claim 4 wherein the anti parasitic product is selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, salicylic acid and combinations thereof.
6 . A treatment regimen as in claim 1 wherein the polymetal complex comprises a Cu/Zn malonate complex.
7 . A treatment regimen as in claim 1 wherein the protective composition comprises a sunscreen.
8 . A treatment regimen as in claim 1 wherein the protective composition comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of ZnO, Vitamin A, Vitamin D and combinations thereof.
9 . A treatment regimen as in claim 1 further comprising the step of applying a benzoyl peroxide containing composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, and moisturized area of skin.
10 . A treatment regimen as in claim 1 further comprising the step of applying a retinoid containing composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, moisturized area of skin.
11 . A treatment regimen as in claim 1 further comprising the step of applying an antibiotic containing composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, and moisturized area of skin.
12 . The treatment method of claim 1 further comprising the step of taking an oral antibiotic after applying the protective composition.
13 . A kit comprising:
a cleanser;
a composition containing a polymetal complex; and
a protective composition.
14 . A kit as in claim 13 further comprising a composition containing metronidazole.
15 . A kit as in claim 13 further comprising a composition containing an anti-redness composition.
16 . A kit as in claim 13 further comprising a composition containing an antibiotic.
17 . A kit as in claim 13 further comprising an anti-parasitic composition.
18 . A kit as in claim 13 wherein the composition containing a polymetal complex is a moisturizing composition.
19 . A kit as in claim 13 wherein the protective composition is a sunscreen containing vitamins A and D.
20 . A method of treating skin afflicted with rosacea comprising the step of applying a redness reducing amount of a composition containing a polymetal complex to at least a portion of the afflicted area.
21 . The method of claim 20 wherein the polymetal complex is a Cu/Zn malonate complex.
22 . The method of claim 12 wherein the a composition containing a polymetal complex further includes a moisturizer.
23 . The method of claim 20 further comprising the step of cleansing at least a portion of the afflicted area.
24 . The method of claim 23 wherein the cleanser is an antimicrobial cleanser.
25 . The method of claim 24 wherein the antimicrobial cleanser is selected from the group consisting of chlorhexidine gluconate, triclosan, zinc pyrithione, clindamycin phosphate, sodium sulphacetamide and combinations thereof.
26 . The method of claim 20 further comprising the step of applying a protective composition to at least a portion of the afflicted area
27 . The method of claim 26 wherein the protective composition comprises a sunscreen.
28 . The method of claim 27 wherein the sunscreen comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of ZnO, Vitamin A, Vitamin D and combinations thereof.
29 . The method of claim of claim 20 further comprising the step of applying an anti-parasitic product to at least a portion of the afflicted area.
30 . The method of claim 29 wherein the anti-parasitic product includes a compound selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, salicyclic acid and combinations thereof.
31 . The method of claim 20 further comprising the step of applying an additional an anti-acne medication to at least a portion of the afflicted area.
32 . The method of claim 31 wherein the anti-acne medication is selected from the group consisting of benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, tetracycline, clindamycin, erythromycin, and combinations thereof.