Treatment for dermal skin atrophy using thyroid hormone compounds or thyroid hormone-like compounds
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Apr 30, 2002
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Jul 14, 2000
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The present invention is directed to a method for treating dermal atrophy of the skin. The method of the invention includes applying a composition to the skin of a mammal suffering from dermal atrophy of the skin, and comprising at least one thyroid hormone compound or thyroid hormone-like compound together with a pharmacologically acceptable base suitable for topical application, wherein the thyroid hormone compound or the thyroid hormone-like compound binds to TR-.alpha. or TR-.beta. with an equilibrium dissociation constant, K.sub.d, of at least 10.sup.-5 M. The invention is also directed to an article of manufacture comprising packaging material and a pharmaceutical agent contained within the packaging material, wherein the pharmaceutical agent is therapeutically effective for treating dermal atrophy of the skin.
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