COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF BURNS

摘要

The present invention is directed to a composition for treating burns. The composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a weak organic acid compatible with human skin, in a suitable carrier delivered at pH 2.5-4.5. The weak organic acid is preferably acetic acid or citric acid and the suitable carrier is preferably an aqueous based carrier, more preferably a gel form, utilizing a Carbopol.TM. as a gelling agent. The composition may also include one or more other agents selected from sun blocking agents, skin moisturizing agents and herb extracts.