Method of Treating Skin Disorders

摘要

A skin care product includes a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB (e.g., anatabine), or a salt thereof, and a suitable cosmetic or pharmaceutical vehicle. In some aspects, the skin care product is a paste, cream, lotion, gel, moisturizer, cleanser, or sunscreen. In some embodiments, the skin care product is applied topically to reduce inflammation, redness, and/or irritation, and/or to improve the appearance of the skin. In other embodiments, the skin care product is applied topically to treat an autoimmune and/or dermatological condition such as acne, psoriasis, and/or rosacea.

主权项

1. A method of treating a skin disorder comprising administering a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of an isolated form of a compound of Formula I: wherein:
R represents hydrogen or C1-C5 alkyl;R′ represents hydrogen or C1-C7 alkyl;X represents halogen or C1-C7 alkyl;“a” represents an integer from 0-4;“b” represents an integer from 0-8; andthe dotted line within the piperidine ring represents (i) a carbon/carbon or carbon/nitrogen double bond and a carbon/carbon double bond conjugated thereto, or (ii) a carbon/nitrogen double bond; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor.