| abstract |
The application relates to use of dichlorobenzyl alcohol (2,4-DCBA) for preparing a preparation for topical treatment of inflammation. The preparation containing dichlorobenzyl alcohol, preferably 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, for topical treatment of inflammation, can be applied onto skin or mucosa in the form of an ointment, a cream, a gel or a solution. Thus, the preparation has turned out to be effective against a variety of inflammatory conditions including skin diseases, such as pruritus and psoriasis, insect bite/sting etc. |