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`(54) TOPICAL DAPSONE AND
`DAPSONE/ADAPALENE COMPOSITIONS
`AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF
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`(71) Applicant: Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA (US)
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`Inventors: Kevin S. Warner, Anaheim, CA (US);
`Ajay P. Parashar, Fairfax, VA (US);
`Vijaya Swaminathan, San Francisco,
`CA (US); Varsha Bhatt, San Francisco,
`CA (US)
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`(73) Assignee: Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA (US)
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`ABSTRACT
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`Dapsone and dapsone/adapalene compositions can be useful
`for treating a variety of dermatological conditions. The
`compositions of this disclosure include dapsone and/or
`adapalene in a polymeric viscosity builder. Subject compo(cid:173)
`sitions can be adjusted to optimize the dermal delivery
`profile of dapsone to effectively treat dermatological condi(cid:173)
`tions and improve the efficiency of pharmaceutical products
`applied to the skin. Use of the polymeric viscosity builder
`provides compositions with increased concentrations of
`diethylene glycol monoethyl ether relative to compositions
`without the polymeric viscosity builder.
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`TOPICAL DAPSONE AND
`DAPSONE/ADAPALENE COMPOSITIONS
`AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF
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`CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED
`APPLICATIONS
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`This application is a divisional of copending U.S. patent
`application Ser. No. 14/082,955, filed on Nov. 18, 2013,
`which claims the benefit ofU.S. Provisional Application Ser. 10
`No. 61/728,403 filed on Nov. 20, 2012 and U.S. Provisional
`Application Ser. No. 61/770,768 filed on Feb. 28, 2013, all
`of which are incorporated by reference herein in their
`entirety.
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`FIELD
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`at least in some cases. Examples of such conditions or
`classes of conditions include psoriasis, rosacea and ichthyo(cid:173)
`SIS.
`Accordingly, there is a continuing need for compositions
`and methods used in a treatment of a variety of skin
`conditions, such as acne, in which topical application is
`potentially effective. The compositions and methods pro(cid:173)
`vided herein address these and other needs in the art.
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`SUMMARY
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`The present embodiments relate generally to composi(cid:173)
`tions useful for treating a variety of dermatological condi- 20
`tions. In particular, some embodiments relate to dapsone and
`dapsone/adapalene compositions and methods for use
`thereof.
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`BACKGROUND
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`Acne is a group of common skin conditions characterized
`by the so-called "acneiform" or acne-like skin eruptions,
`which can be contaminated with bacteria, such as Propioni(cid:173)
`bacterium acnes, and can also be marked by inflammation.
`Acne tends to occur in the areas of skin where the sebaceous
`glands are most active, such as the face. Acne is associated
`with psychological trauma, and, if left untreated, can lead to
`scar formation and disfigurement.
`Classification and the diagnosis of various acne condi(cid:173)
`tions can be complex, and even contradictory. Given this
`complexity and unpredictability, medication and other thera(cid:173)
`pies, are often developed on a trial-and-error basis in order
`to determine the most effective course of treatment for a
`particular patient. The outcome of any particular acne treat(cid:173)
`ment regimen greatly varies from patient to patient, as well
`as throughout treatment of a particular patient. In addition to
`the complexity and variability of acne conditions, treatment
`efficacy can be greatly affected by a patient's compliance
`with the treatment regimen. Patient compliance during acne
`treatment may be influenced by side effects, which, for
`topical medications, commonly include redness, itching, and
`skin peeling. The complexity of the drug regimen can also
`negatively affect patient compliance, particularly where two
`or more different topical medications are prescribed simul(cid:173)
`taneously. Another factor that negatively affects patient
`compliance is the cost of a drug regiment, which is consid(cid:173)
`erably higher when multiple medications are prescribed. In
`some countries, acne is considered a cosmetic problem, and
`acne treatments are not covered by insurance plans, thus 55
`further increasing patient's treatment costs. Certain compo(cid:173)
`sitions for treatment of acne are available. Many of the
`available compositions include one active agent known to
`have anti-acne activity. Stability of compositions with mul(cid:173)
`tiple anti-acne agents can be problematic. Also, these com- 60
`positions can be difficult to manufacture.
`The problems described above are not confined to the
`treatment or acne, but are also applicable to a variety of other
`skin conditions, including, but not limited, to conditions or
`classes of conditions with complex or unknown etiology and 65
`that are difficult to classify or diagnose, in which, neverthe(cid:173)
`less, topical application of agents are known to be effective
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`Dapsone, ( 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl sulfone) is a medicament
`possessing several beneficial medicinal activities. Dapsone
`is typically administered as one of the medicinal agents used
`in the treatment of leprosy. Dapsone and its derivatives are
`also effective for treatment of bacterial infections, protozoal
`infections such as malaria, pneumocystis carinii, and plas-
`monic infections such as toxoplasmosis.
`Dapsone is also useful as an anti-inflammatory agent. It
`has been used to treat skin diseases characterized by the
`abnormal infiltration of neutrophils, such as Dermatitis
`herpetiformis, linear IgA dermatosis, pustular psoriasis, pyo(cid:173)
`derma gangrenosum, acne vulgaris, and Sweet's Syndrome.
`Use of topical compositions of dapsone can be problem-
`atic. Topical compositions may act as drying agents for the
`skin. They remove essential oils and natural skin softeners
`from the skin thus causing it to be dry, itch and crack.
`Inclusion of exogenous skin emollients, oils and the like,
`30 however, causes phase separation and precipitation of dap(cid:173)
`sone. Use of typical emulsifiers does not solve the dapsone
`precipitation owing to the lowered dapsone solubility and
`conflicting physical characteristics of the phases of the
`resulting composition. In particular, topical compositions
`35 including dapsone and methods are needed that would, for
`example, exhibit improved effectiveness, reduced side
`effects, or both, when used in a particular patient with a skin
`condition. Such improved topical compositions including
`dapsone and methods of their uses are also needed to
`40 improve treatment of patients with acne or suspected acne.
`The present dapsone and dapsone/adapalene compositions
`can be useful for treating a variety of dermatological con(cid:173)
`ditions. Some useful compositions include dapsone and/or
`adapalene in a polymeric viscosity builder. Some composi-
`45 tions can be adjusted to optimize the dermal delivery profile
`of dapsone to effectively treat dermatological conditions and
`improve the efficiency of pharmaceutical products applied to
`the skin. Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is a solubilizer
`for dapsone, thereby allowing compositions to be prepared
`50 with increased solubilized concentrations of dapsone. As a
`result, the compositions described herein are effective in
`treating dermatological conditions in a subject in need
`thereof.
`Moreover, it has been found that use of a polymeric
`viscosity builder minimizes the intensity of yellowing of the
`composition caused by the increased solubility of dapsone in
`diethylene glycol monoethyl ether. In addition, the poly(cid:173)
`meric viscosity builder influences dapsone crystallization.
`This, in tum, results in compositions with improved aes(cid:173)
`thetics (i.e., reduction in particle size which minimizes
`"gritty" feeling upon application).
`In one embodiment, there are provided compositions
`including dapsone, a first solubilizing agent which is dieth(cid:173)
`ylene glycol monoethyl ether, optionally at least one second
`solubilizing agent, a polymeric viscosity builder, and water,
`wherein the dapsone is present at a concentration of about
`5% w/w to about 10% w/w.
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`In one embodiment, there are provided compos1t10ns
`including dapsone, a first solubilizing agent which is dieth(cid:173)
`ylene glycol monoethyl ether, optionally at least one second
`solubilizing agent, a polymeric viscosity builder, and water,
`wherein the dapsone is present at a concentration of about
`3% w/w to 8% w/w.
`In another embodiment, there are provided methods for
`treating a dermatological condition. Such methods can be
`performed, for example, by administering to a subject in
`need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a phar(cid:173)
`maceutical composition described herein.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
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`FIG. 1 presents the impact of an acrylamide/sodium
`acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer emulsion viscosity
`builder on color change.
`FIG. 2 presents the impact of an acrylamide/sodium
`acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer emulsion viscosity
`builder on dapsone crystal growth.
`FIG. 3 presents the impact of anti-oxidants and chelating
`agents on color change.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION
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`It is to be understood that both the foregoing general
`description and the following detailed description are exem(cid:173)
`plary and explanatory only and do not restrict the claims. As
`used herein, the use of the singular includes the plural unless
`specifically stated otherwise. As used herein, "or" means
`"and/or" unless stated otherwise. Furthermore, use of the
`term "including" as well as other forms, such as "includes,"
`and "included," is not limiting. The section headings used
`herein are for organizational purposes only and are not to be
`construed as limiting the subject matter described.
`Some embodiments include compositions and products
`for treatment of skin conditions and methods of treating skin
`conditions. The term "skin condition" as used herein encom(cid:173)
`passes human and animal conditions, disorders, or diseases
`affecting skin. Such skin conditions include, but are not 40
`limited to, conditions involving skin inflammation, condi(cid:173)
`tions involving sebaceous glands and hair follicles, condi(cid:173)
`tions characterized by acneiform symptoms, and conditions
`involving skin dryness, skin thickening, skin scaling or skin
`flaking. Skin conditions that can be treated using some 45
`compositions, products and methods described herein
`include, but are not limited to, acne, rosacea, folliculitis,
`perioral dermatitis, photodamage, skin aging, psoriasis, ich(cid:173)
`thyosis, atopic dermatitis, treatment of chronic wounds, bed
`sores, keratosis pilaris scars, including surgical and acne 50
`scars, sebaceous cysts,
`inflammatory dermatoses, post
`inflammatory hyperpigmentation, eczema, xerosis, pruritus,
`lichen planus, nodular prurigo, eczema, and miliaria.
`The term "acne," as used herein, encompasses skin con(cid:173)
`ditions involving acneiform or acne-like symptoms. For 55
`example, a skin condition characterized by follicular erup(cid:173)
`tions, such as papules and pustules resembling acne, can be
`categorized as acne. It is to be understood that the term
`"acne" is not to be limited to diseases and conditions
`characterized by papules and pustules, but can be charac- 60
`terized by a variety of symptoms. It is also to be understood
`that a particular patient having acne can be in remission, or
`the patient's acne can be controlled by continuing treat(cid:173)
`ments, and therefore the patient can exhibit reduced symp(cid:173)
`toms or be asymptomatic. Nevertheless, continuing treat- 65
`ment of acne can be recommended in such a patient in order
`to reduce the probability of the return of the acne symptoms.
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`Symptoms of acne or acne-like conditions include, but are
`not limited to, the appearance of various skin lesions. The
`term "lesion" is generally used to denote an infected or
`diseased patch of skin. A lesion can involve an infected
`sebaceous gland. Some lesions are more severe than others.
`Examples of skin lesions are comedones, macules, papules,
`pustules, nodules and cysts. The term "comedo" (plural
`"comedones") is used to describe a sebaceous follicle
`plugged with dirt, other cells, tiny hairs, or bacteria. Come-
`10 dones include the so-called "blackheads," which can also
`refer to as "open comedones," which have a spot or a surface
`that appears black. Comedones also
`include slightly
`inflamed, skin colored bumps, as well as "whiteheads,"
`which have a spot or a surface that appears white. The term
`15 "macule" generally refers to a flat spot or area of the skin
`with a changed color, such as a red spot. The term "pustule"
`is generally used to refer to an inflamed, pus-filled lesion, or
`a small inflamed elevation of the skin that is filled with pus.
`The term "papule" is generally used to refer to a small, solid,
`20 usually inflammatory elevation of the skin that does not
`contain pus. The term "nodule" is generally used to refer to
`an elevation of a skin that is similar to a papule but is white
`and dome-shaped. Colloquially, a papule, a pustule or a
`nodule can be referred to as "a pimple" or "a zit." The term
`25 "cyst" generally refers to an abnormal membranous sac
`containing a liquid or semi-liquid substance containing
`white blood cells, dead cells, and bacteria. Cysts can be
`painful and extend to deeper layers of skin.
`In dermatological science and dermatological and cosme-
`30 tology practice, acne can be classified or categorized into
`one or more types or categories, according to one or more
`lines of categorization, such as a predominantly observed
`type of symptoms, severity of condition or predominant
`localization. It is to be understood that classification of acne
`35 into one of the subtypes does not mean that the character(cid:173)
`istics of the classified condition are limited to the symptoms
`associated with the specific type.
`Comedonal acne is characterized by the appearance of
`non-inflammatory lesions, such as blackheads and white(cid:173)
`heads. Localized cystic acne is characterized by appearance
`of a few cysts on face, chest and back. Diffuse cystic acne
`is characterized by the appearance of cysts on wide areas of
`face, chest and back. Nodular acne is characterized by the
`appearance of nodules. Nodulocystic acne is characterized
`by appearance of nodules and cysts. Acne vulgaris is a
`common form of acne characterized by the appearance of
`several types of lesions, which may appear together or
`separately. Individual acne lesions usually last less than two
`weeks but the deeper papules and nodules may persist for
`months. Acne vulgaris commonly affects adolescents, but it
`may also appear, persist or become more severe in adult-
`hood. Acne vulgaris may occur on the face, chest, back and
`sometimes even more extensively.
`Depending on severity, acne can be mild, moderate or
`severe. Mild acne is generally categorized by the appearance
`of with blackheads and whiteheads, but can also include
`papules and pustules. Moderate acne is generally character(cid:173)
`ized by appearance of more painful, deep-rooted, inflamed
`lesions, which can result in scarring. Severe acne is char-
`acterized by the appearance of deep-rooted inflammatory
`lesions, including cysts and nodules which can be painful
`and can produce scarring. Acne conglobata is a category of
`acne characterized by highly inflammatory cysts that com(cid:173)
`municate under the skin with abscesses and burrowing sinus
`tracts.
`Some other skin conditions exhibiting acne-like symp(cid:173)
`toms which can be treated by the compositions and methods
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`In another embodiment, there are provided compositions
`further including adapalene. In some embodiments, ada(cid:173)
`palene is present at a concentration of about 0.1% w/w to
`about 0.3% w/w.
`In some embodiments, the second solubilizing agent is
`selected from alcohols, glycols, esters, ethers, or silicones.
`Such second solubilizing agents include, but are not limited
`to, PEG 400, lactic acid, dimethyl isosorbide, propylene
`glycol, propylene carbonate, hexylene glycol, isostearyl
`alcohol, benzyl alcohol, diethyl sebacate, and ethanol.
`In certain embodiments, the second solubilizing agent is
`propylene glycol. In some embodiments, propylene glycol is
`present at a concentration of about 2% w/w to 8% w/w. In
`some embodiments, propylene glycol is present at a con(cid:173)
`centration of about 3% w/w to 7% w/w. In some embodi(cid:173)
`ments, propylene glycol is present in the composition at
`about 5% w/w.
`In certain embodiments, the second solubilizing agent is
`propylene carbonate. In some embodiments, propylene car(cid:173)
`bonate is present at a concentration of about 2% w/w to 8%
`w/w. In some embodiments, propylene carbonate is present
`at a concentration of about 3% w/w to 7% w/w. In some
`embodiments, propylene carbonate is present in the compo(cid:173)
`sition at about 5% w/w.
`In certain embodiments, the second solubilizing agent is
`ethanol. In some embodiments, ethanol is present at a
`concentration of about 1% w/w to about 5% w/w. In some
`embodiments, ethanol is present at a concentration of about
`2% w/w to about 4% w/w. In some embodiments, ethanol is
`present in the composition at about 3% w/w.
`In some embodiments, the compositions further include
`methyl paraben.
`In other embodiments, the compositions further include
`carbomer homopolymer type C. In some embodiments,
`carbomer homopolymer type C is present at a concentration
`of about 0.7% w/w to about 1.5% w/w. In other embodi-
`ments, carbomer homopolymer type C is present at a con-
`40 centration of about 0.85% w/w to about 1.0% w/w.
`In some embodiments, the compositions further include a
`neutralizing agent. In certain embodiments, the neutralizing
`agent is an ionic or amine buffer. In certain embodiments,
`the neutralizing agent is sodium hydroxide or trietha-
`45 nolamine. Use of a neutralizing agent results in composi(cid:173)
`tions typically having a pH from 5.5 to 6.5.
`In some embodiments, the compositions further include a
`chelating agent. In some embodiments, the chelating agent
`is ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA). EDTA is typi-
`50 cally present in the compositions from about 0.02% w/w to
`about 0.04% w/w. In certain embodiments, EDTA is present
`in the compositions at about 0.03% w/w.
`Compositions described herein are typically in the form of
`a gel, an emulsion, a cream, a liquid, a paste, a lotion, a
`55 nanoemulsion, a microemulsion, a reverse emulsion, or a
`liposomal cream.
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`described herein are discussed below. Pyoderma faciale, also
`known as rosacea fulminans, is a condition that appears in
`females and is characterized by abrupt appearance of
`inflamed cysts and nodules localized on the face. Rosacea,
`which can be referred to as acne rosacea, is a condition that
`can affects both the skin and the eyes and is characterized by
`redness, bumps, pimples, and, in advanced stages, thickened
`skin on the nose. In some classification systems, rosacea and
`acne are considered as separate conditions. Rosacea usually
`occurs on the face, although the neck and upper chest are 10
`also sometimes involved. A mild degree of eye (ocular)
`involvement occurs in more than fifty percent of people with
`rosacea. Perioral dermatitis is characterized by the appear(cid:173)
`ance of small tiny papules, pustules, red bumps and scaling 15
`with intense itching. It is usually localized to the surround(cid:173)
`ing area of the mouth and on the chin, or extends to involve
`the eyelids and the forehead. Gram-negative folliculitis is a
`bacterial infection characterized by the appearance of pus(cid:173)
`tules and cysts, possibly occurring as a complication result- 20
`ing from a long term antibiotic treatment of acne vulgaris.
`As used herein, the terms "treatment" or "treating" in
`reference to a skin condition generally mean "having posi(cid:173)
`tive effect on a skin condition" and encompass alleviation of
`at least one symptom of a skin condition, a reduction in the 25
`severity of the skin conditions, or delay, prevention, or
`inhibition of the progression of the skin condition. Treat(cid:173)
`ment need not mean that the condition is totally cured. A
`composition or a product useful for treatment of a skin
`condition, or a method of treating a skin condition, needs 30
`only to reduce the severity of a skin condition, reduce the
`severity of symptoms associated
`therewith, provide
`improvement to a patient's quality of life, or delay, prevent,
`or inhibit the onset of symptoms of a skin condition.
`In one embodiment, there are provided compositions
`including dapsone, a first solubilizing agent which is dieth(cid:173)
`ylene glycol monoethyl ether, optionally at least one second
`solubilizing agent, a polymeric viscosity builder, and water,
`wherein the dapsone is present at a concentration of about
`5% w/w to about 10% w/w, about 1% w/w to about 10%
`w/w, about 3% w/w to about 10% w/w, about 3% w/w to
`about 8% w/w, about 4% w/w to about 6% w/w, or about
`5%. In certain embodiments, dapsone is present in the
`composition at 5.0%, 5.5%, 6.0%, 6.5%, 7.0%, 7.5%, 8.0%,
`8.5%, 9.0%, 9.5%, or 10.0% w/w.
`In some embodiments, the polymeric viscosity builder is
`an acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer,
`and further includes isohexadecane, sorbitan oleate, water,
`and Polysorbate 80. In some embodiments, the polymeric
`viscosity builder is present at a concentration of about 2%
`w/w to about 6% w/w. In some embodiments, the polymeric
`viscosity builder is present at a concentration of about 3%
`w/w to about 5% w/w. In some embodiments, the polymeric
`viscosity builder is present in the composition at about 4%
`w/w.
`In some embodiments, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
`is present at a concentration of about 25% w /w to about 40%
`w/w. In some embodiments, diethylene glycol monoethyl 60
`ether is present at a concentration of about 30% w/w to about
`40% w/w. In some embodiments, diethylene glycol mono(cid:173)
`ethyl ether is present at a concentration of about 35% w/w
`to about 40% w/w.
`In some embodiments, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether 65
`is present at a concentration of about 10% w /w to about 40%
`w/w, about 20% w/w to about 30% w/w, or about 25%.
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`The following embodiments are specifically contemplated
`herein.
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`Embodiment 1
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`A composition comprising dapsone, a first solubilizing
`agent which is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, optionally
`at least one second solubilizing agent, a polymeric viscosity
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`builder, and water, wherein the dapsone is present in the
`composition at a concentration of about 3% w/w to about
`10% w/w.
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`Embodiment 2
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`The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the diethyl(cid:173)
`ene glycol monoethyl ether is present at a concentration of
`about 10% w/w to about 40% w/w.
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`Embodiment 13
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`The composition of embodiment 8, wherein the second
`solubilizing agent is ethanol.
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`Embodiment 14
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`The composition of embodiment 13, wherein the ethanol
`is present in the composition at a concentration of about 3%
`10 w/w.
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`Embodiment 3
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`Embodiment 15
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`The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the diethyl(cid:173)
`ene glycol monoethyl ether is present at a concentration of
`about 20% w/w to about 30% w/w.
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`The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the polymeric
`viscosity builder comprises an acrylamide/sodium acry(cid:173)
`loyldimethyltaurate copolymer.
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`Embodiment 4
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`Embodiment 16
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`The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the diethyl-
`ene glycol monoethyl ether is present in the composition at
`a concentration of about 25% w/w.
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`The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the polymeric
`viscosity builder is present at a concentration of about 2%
`w/w to about 6% w/w.
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`Embodiment 5
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`Embodiment 17
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`The composition of embodiment 1, further comprising
`adapalene.
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`Embodiment 6
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`The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the adapalene
`is present at a concentration of about 0.1% w/w to about
`0.3% w/w.
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`Embodiment 7
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`The composition of embodiment 1 wherein the second
`solubilizing agent is selected an alcohol, a glycol, an ester,
`or an ether.
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`Embodiment 8
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`The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the second
`solubilizing agent is PEG 400, lactic acid, dimethyl isosor(cid:173)
`bide, propylene glycol, propylene carbonate, hexylene gly-
`col, isostearyl alcohol, diethyl sebacate, or ethanol.
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`Embodiment 9
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`The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the polymeric
`viscosity builder is present at a concentration of about 4%
`w/w.
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`Embodiment 18
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`The composition of embodiment 1, further comprising
`methyl paraben.
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`Embodiment 19
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`The composition of embodiment 1, further comprising
`Carbomer interpolymer type A, Carbomer interpolymer type
`B, or Carbomer Homopolymer Type C.
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`Embodiment 20
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`The composition of embodiment 19, wherein the Car(cid:173)
`homer Homopolymer Type C is present at a concentration of
`about 0.7% w/w to about 1.5% w/w.
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`Embodiment 21
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`The composition of embodiment 8, wherein the second
`solubilizing agent is propylene glycol.
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`The composition of embodiment 19, wherein the Car(cid:173)
`homer Homopolymer Type C is present at a concentration of
`50 about 0.85% w/w to about 1.5% w/w.
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`Embodiment 10
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`Embodiment 22
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`The composition of embodiment 9, wherein the propylene
`The composition of embodiment 19, wherein the Car-
`glycol is present in the composition at a concentration of 55 bomer interpolymer Type A is present at a concentration of
`about 1% w/w to 2% w/w.
`about 5% w/w.
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`Embodiment 11
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`Embodiment 23
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`The composition of embodiment 8, wherein the second 60
`solubilizing agent is propylene carbonate.
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`Embodiment 12
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`The composition of embodiment 19, wherein the Car(cid:173)
`homer interpolymer Type B is present at a concentration of
`about 0.1% w/w to about 0.5% w/w.
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`Embodiment 24
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`The composition of embodiment 11, wherein the propyl- 65
`ene carbonate is present in the composition at a concentra(cid:173)
`tion of about 5% w/w.
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`The composition of embodiment 1, further comprising a
`neutralizing agent.
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`The composition of embodiment 24 wherein the neutral(cid:173)
`izing agent is NaOH or triethanolamine.
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`Embodiment 26
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`The composition of embodiment 1 further comprising a
`chelating agent.
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`Embodiment 27
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`The composition of embodiment 26, wherein the chelat(cid:173)
`ing agent is ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid.
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`Embodiment 28
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`The composition of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 34, or 35,
`wherein the second solubilizing agent is selected an alcohol,
`a glycol, an ester, or an ether.
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`Embodiment 3 7
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`The composition of embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 34, 35, or 36,
`10 wherein the second solubilizing agent is PEG 400, lactic
`acid, dimethyl isosorbide, propylene glycol, propylene car(cid:173)
`bonate, hexylene glycol, isostearyl alcohol, diethyl sebacate,
`or ethanol.
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`The composition of embodiment 27, wherein the ethylene
`diamine tetraacetic acid is present at a concentration of
`about 0.02% w/w to about 0.04% w/w.
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`The composition of embodiment 37, wherein the second
`solubilizing agent is propylene glycol.
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`Embodiment 39
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`Embodiment 29
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`The composition of embodiment 27, wherein the ethylene
`diamine tetraacetic acid is present in the composition at
`about 0.03% w/w.
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`The composition of embodiment 38, wherein the propyl(cid:173)
`ene glycol is present in the composition at a concentration of
`25 about 5% w/w.
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`Embodiment 40
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`Embodiment 30
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`The composition of embodiment 37, wherein the second
`30 solubilizing agent is propylene carbonate.
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`The composition of embodiment 1 wherein the composi(cid:173)
`tion is in the form of a gel, a suspension, an emulsion, a
`cream, a liquid, a paste, a lotion, a nanoemulsion, a micro(cid:173)
`emulsion, a reverse emulsion, or a liposomal cream.
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`Embodiment 31
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`Embodiment 41
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`The composition of embodiment 40, wherein the propyl-
`35 ene carbonate is present in the composition at a concentra(cid:173)
`tion of about 5% w/w.
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`A method for treating a dermatological condition com(cid:173)
`prising administering to a subject in need thereof a thera(cid:173)
`peutically effective amount of a composition of embodiment 40
`1.
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`Embodiment 42
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`The composition of embodiment 37, wherein the second
`solubilizing agent is ethanol.
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`Embodiment 32
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`Embodiment 43
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`The method of embodiment 31 wherein the condition is 45
`acne vulgaris, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, treatment of
`chronic wounds, bed sores, keratosis pilaris, sebaceous
`cysts, inflammatory dermatoses, post inflammatory hyper(cid:173)
`pigmentation, eczema, xerosis, pruritus,
`lichen planus,
`nodular prurigo, dermatitis, eczema, or miliaria.
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`Embodiment 33
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`The method of embodiment 32 wherein the condition is
`acne vulgaris.
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`Embodiment 34
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`The composition of embodiment 1, 2, 3, or 4, further 60
`comprising adapalene.
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`The composition of embodiment 42, wherein the ethanol
`is present in the composition at a concentration of about 3%