| abstract |
The present invention provides a composition of matter which has been demonstrated to be a very effective treatment for acne, seborrheic dermatitis and related skin diseases when applied to and contacted with affected skin areas, while avoiding the disadvantages and complications attendant to more established treatments. The composition comprises a synthetic mixture of salts which, when dissolved in a solvent such as water, is ionically composed primarily of a mixture of sodium and magnesium cations and chloride and sulfate anions, and which is preferably free of added Zinc. More specifically, the salt mixture according to the present invention comprises the following range of composition in grams/kilogram of salt mixture in the ionic state, the balance being water of hydration: nI. n CATIONS (g/kg salt mixture) ANIONS (g/kg salt mixture) Sodium 150 to 380 Chloride 150 to 750 Magnesium 10 to 90 Sulfate 20 to 200 Calcium 1 to 30 Hydrogen Carbonate 1 to 5 Potassium 0.5 to 35 Carbonate 0.1 to 2 nThe composition may be applied to the affected areas of the skin as a solution, i.e., as a bath, moist swab or spray, or more preferably in combination with a suitable carrier such as to form a gel, salve, shampoo or a liquid or solid soap. The composition may also be used in combination with known therapeutic agents for treatment of skin diseases, and vanishes very quickly from the skin due to a high absorption by the skin. |