Inventors:
Richard J. Alonso - Livingston NJ
Ara Nersesian - Livingston NJ
Val F. Cotty - Westfield NJ
S. Mark Henry - Westfield NJ
Assignee:
Bristol-Myers Company - New York NY
International Classification:
A61K 700
A61K 732
A61K 3174
A61K 31745
Abstract:
A composition and treatment to prevent the symptoms of skin conditions characterized by an offensive odor of the body, such as diaper rash, perspiration odor and athlete's foot. The composition contains as the active ingredient a non-toxic, high molecular weight organic polymeric acid which is not absorbed through the skin. Treatment is by topical application of a dusting powder, aerosol spray, cream or ointment containing 1 to 30% by weight of a high molecular weight organic polymeric acid such as alignic acids, Carbopol resins or other polymeric acids.