| abstract |
Preventive as well as therapeutic treatment to alleviate the symptoms of disturbed keratinization, consisting of the topical application of a solution, gel, lotion, cream, ointment, stick, powder or spray containing one or more cysteic acid compounds, is disclosed. The compounds include free acid, ammonium salt, amine salt, metal chelate and metallic salt forms of cysteic acid, cysteine sulfinic acid and homocysteic acid. The efficacious compositions may include the active ingredients present in a total amount of from 0.1 to 30 percent by weight. Topical application to affected areas has been found to achieve from a substantial to a complete remission of dry skin, keratoses, warts and palmar and plantar hyperkeratosis. Used as a hair dressing, the compositions have been found to give the hair excellent grooming and luster. |