Topical application of muscarinic agents such as neostigmine for treatment of acne and other inflammatory conditions
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1. A method of treating acne in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising topically administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a muscarinic agent.
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Treatment of acne through topical administration is an aspect of the present invention. Specifically, muscarinic agents may be applied in any therapeutically acceptable carrier including gels, creams, lotions, and sprays. Therapeutic effects observed with the present invention include decrease in redness, swelling, and inflammation. Treatment of other inflammatory conditions is also disclosed. Treatment of suitable conditions in accordance with the present invention results in significant improvements in healing of those conditions.
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- 1. A method of treating acne in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising topically administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a muscarinic agent.
- 13. A method of treating skin disorders involving sebaceous glands and follicles in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising applying a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a muscarinic agent.
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