| abstract |
Compositions and methods for reducing the risk of skin cancer. The novel compositions include at least one effective protease inhibitor. Preferred protease inhibitors include serine protease inhibitors and metallo- protease inhibitors. The protease inhibitors are preferably included in concentrations ranging from approximately 10 picograms to 10 milligrams per milliliter of the skin-applicable topical mixtures. The topical mixtures preferably include a suitable topical vehicle such as a cream, lotion, or ointment. One class of anti-carcinogenic skin treatment compositions of this invention preferably includes the desired protease inhibitors in combination with a suitable sunscreen agent or agents, such as para-amino benzoic acid, to provide particularly advantageous compositions for reducing the risk of sunlight-induced skin cancer. |