| abstract |
Chavicol has been found to possess a dual-action in the treatment of superinfected oily skin and scalp by sebum reduction coupled with biocidal activity on lipophilic anaerobic micro-organisms, whilst possessing no significant estrogenic nor sensitizing potentials. It is thus indicated for the manufacture of orally or topically administrable compositions for the treatment of superinfected oily skin and/or scalp and, in particular, for the treatment of androgenic disorders of skin and/or scalp such androgenic disorders incude alopecia, acne, seborrhea and/or dandruff. |