Tri:glyceride compsns. for reducing sebum secretion - esp. for treating acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrhoeic dermatitis

摘要

Excessive sebum secretion is reduced by treating the area of skin concerned with a compsn. contg. >=10wt.% of >=1 triglycerides of the formula (I) (where R1, R2 and R3 are opt. substd. 1-20C aliphatic hydrocarbyl). Suitable (I) include triacetin, tributyrin, tricaprylin and tricaproin. Used in treatment of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. The prod. is pref. applied at least once a day for >=9 days.