| abstract |
PURPOSE: To provide an antibacterial agent containing a specific flavonoid compound as an active component and exhibiting suppressing effect against indigenous dermatic bacteria. n CONSTITUTION: A flavonoid compound selected from 5,7-dihydroxy-4'- methoxyisoflavone, 3'4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavanone and l-epigallocatechin is used as an active component of the objective antibacterial agent at an amount of 0.01W1wt% of the whole composition. The compound is used together with proper base, diluent, etc. It is effective against Staphylococcus epidermis which is an indigenous dermatic bacterium. The agent is useful for the prevention and remedy of dermatic diseases such as acne vulgaris (pimple). The base and additive are e.g. oil, water, surfactant, alcohol, chelating agent, antioxidant, thickener, pigment, antiseptic, etc., and the agent is used in the form of solution, emulsion, powder, dispersion, etc. n COPYRIGHT: (C)1987,JPO&Japio |