| abstract |
A composition for topical use that comprises a combination of glycerol, vaseline and liquid paraffin as an active ingredient, in the form of an oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion in which the Vaseline (petroleum jelly) has a drop point between 51 degrees C and 57 degrees C, a consistency between 175 1/10 mm and 195 1/10 mm (cone penetration at 25 degrees C) and a viscosity between 4 cSt and 5 cSt at 100 deg C. Also disclosed is the use of the composition in the manufacture of a medicament for treating dermatitis, ichthyosis and psoriasis. |