Claims
- 1. A method for reducing the number and severity of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the HPA axis of said mammal in combination with the administration of an anti-acne composition comprising an anti-acne agent.
- 2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the anti-acne composition is administered orally or topically.
- 3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the anti-acne composition is administered topically and the anti-acne agent is selected from salicylic acid, sulfur, lactic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, urea, resorcinol, N-acetylcysteine, retinoic acid, benzoyl peroxide, octopirox, triclosan, azelaic acid, phenoxyethanol, phenoxypropanol, flavinoids, derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof.
- 4. A method according to claim 3, wherein the anti-acne agent is selected from benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and mixtures thereof.
- 5. A method according to claim 2, wherein the anti-acne agent is a pharmaceutical compound selected from isotretinoin and tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene, azelaic acid, minocycline, doxycycline, erythromycin and clindamycin and mixtures thereof.
- 6. A method according to claim 2, wherein the anti-acne composition is administered orally and is isotretinoin.
- 7. A method according to claim 2, wherein the anti-acne composition further comprises an antibacterial agent.
- 8. A method according to claim 1, wherein the sensory regimen is selected from the group consisting of auditory stimuli, visual stimuli, tactile stimuli, gustatory stimuli and olfactory stimuli, and combinations thereof.
- 9. A method according to claim 8, wherein the sensory regimen comprises olfactory stimuli provided by an effective amount of a relaxing fragrance present in the anti-acne composition.
- 10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the sensory regimen further includes visual stimuli comprising soft lighting.
- 11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the sensory regimen further includes auditory stimuli comprising music.
- 12. A method according to claim 1, wherein the sensory regimen is administered daily for at least one week and comprises olfactory stimuli comprising soaking in a bath fragranced with a relaxing fragrance in combination with auditory stimuli comprising listening to relaxing music.
- 13. A method according to claim 12, wherein the sensory regimen farther includes visual stimuli comprising soft lighting.
- 14. A method according to claim 1, wherein the reduced activity of the HPA axis results in a reduction in adrenocortical hormone levels of said mammal.
- 15. A method of improving the quality of life of an individual by use of the method of claim 1.
- 16. A method for ameliorating the inflammation of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the HPA axis of said mammal in combination with the. administration of an anti-acne composition comprising an effective amount of an anti-acne agent.
- 17. A method according to claim 16, wherein the anti-acne composition is administered orally or topically.
- 18. A method according to claim 17, wherein the anti-acne composition is administered topically and the anti-acne agent is selected from salicylic acid, sulfur, lactic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, urea, resorcinol, N-acetylcysteine, retinoic acid, benzoyl peroxide, octopirox, triclosan, azelaic acid, phenoxyethanol, phenoxypropanol, flavinoids, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof.
- 19. A method according to claim 18, wherein the anti-acne is selected from benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or a combination thereof.
- 20. A method according to claim 16, wherein the anti-acne agent is a pharmaceutical compound selected from isotretinoin and tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene, azelaic acid, minocycline, doxycycline, erythromycin and clindamycin and mixtures thereof.
- 21. A method according to claim 20, wherein the anti-acne composition is administered orally and is isotretinoin.
- 22. A method according to claim 17, wherein the anti-acne composition further comprises an antibacterial agent.
- 23. A method according to claim 16, wherein the sensory regimen is selected from the group consisting of auditory stimuli, visual stimuli, tactile stimuli, gustatory stimuli and olfactory stimuli, and combinations thereof.
- 24. A method according to claim 23, wherein the sensory regimen is administered daily for at least one week and comprises olfactory stimuli comprising smelling a relaxing fragrance in combination with auditory stimuli comprising listening to relaxing music.
- 25. A method according to claim 24, wherein the sensory regimen further includes visual stimuli comprising soft lighting.
- 26. A method according to claim 16, wherein the sensory regimen is administered daily for at least one week and comprises olfactory stimuli comprising soaking in a bath fragranced with a relaxing fragrance in combination with auditory stimuli comprising listening to relaxing music for at least 10 minutes.
- 27. A method according to claim 26, wherein the sensory regimen further includes visual stimuli comprising soft lighting.
- 28. A method according to claim 16, wherein the reduced activity of the HPA axis results in a reduction in adrenocortical hormone levels of a mammal.
- 29. A method of improving the quality of life of an individual by use of the method of claim 16.
- 30. A method of improving the skin tone of a mammal, comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the HPA axis of said mammal in combination with the administration of an anti-acne composition comprising an effective amount of an anti-acne agent.
- 31. A method according to claim 30, wherein the anti-acne composition is administered orally or topically.
- 32. A method according to claim 31, wherein the anti-acne composition is administered topically and the anti-acne agent is selected from salicylic acid, sulfur, lactic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, urea, resorcinol, N-acetylcysteine, retinoic acid, benzoyl peroxide, octopirox, triclosan, azelaic acid, phenoxyethanol, phenoxypropanol, flavinoids, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof.
- 33. A method according to claim 32, wherein the anti-acne agent is selected from benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or a combination thereof.
- 34. A method according to claim 31, wherein the anti-acne is a pharmaceutical compound selected from isotretinoin and tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene, azelaic acid, minocycline, doxycycline, erythromycin and clindamycin and mixtures thereof.
- 35. A method according to claim 34, wherein the anti-acne composition is administered orally and is isotretinoin.
- 36. A method according to claim 31, wherein the anti-acne composition further comprises an antibacterial agent.
- 37. A method according to claim 30, wherein the sensory regimen is selected from the group consisting of auditory stimuli, visual stimuli, tactile stimuli, gustatory stimuli and olfactory stimuli, and combinations thereof.
- 38. A method according to claim 37, wherein the sensory regimen is administered daily for at least one week and comprises olfactory stimuli comprising smelling a relaxing fragrance in combination with auditory stimuli comprising listening to relaxing music.
- 39. A method according to claim 38, wherein the sensory regimen further includes visual stimuli comprising soft lighting.
- 40. A method according to claim 30, wherein the sensory regimen is administered daily for at least one week and comprises olfactory stimuli comprising soaking in a bath fragranced with a relaxing fragrance in combination with auditory stimuli comprising listening to relaxing music.
- 41. A method according to claim 40, wherein the sensory regimen further includes visual stimuli comprising soft lighting.
- 42. A method according to claim 30, wherein the reduced activity of the HPA axis results in a reduction in adrenocortical hormone levels of a mammal.
- 43. A method of improving the quality of life of an individual by use of the method of claim 30.
- 44. A method for the treatment of skin disorders comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the HPA axis of said mammal in combination with the administration of an anti-acne composition, wherein said treatment comprises at least two of the following: (a) reducing the number and severity of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal; (b) ameliorating the inflammation of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal; and (c) improving the skin tone of a mammal.
- 45. A method for the treatment of stress-related skin diseases selected from the group consisting of atopic dermatitis, sebhorreic dermatitis, psoriasis, itch, wound healing, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and combinations thereof, comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the HPA axis of said mammal in combination with the administration of an active agent.
- 46. A method according to claim 45, wherein the stress-related skin disease is caused by chronic stress.
- 47. A method for reducing stress and improving the emotional well being of an acne sufferer, the method comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the HPA axis of said mammal in combination with the administration of an anti-acne composition.
- 48. A method according to claim 47, wherein the stress is chronic stress.
- 49. A method for reducing the visual appearance of shine on human skin comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the HPA axis of the human.
- 50. A method according to claim 49, further including the administration of an anti-acne composition.
- 51. A method for reducing sebaceous gland output comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the HPA axis of said mammal in combination with the administration of an anti-acne composition.
- 52. A method for increasing compliance of anti-acne products comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in combination with the administration of an anti-acne composition.
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, entitled “Methods For Reducing Chronic Stress In Mammals” filed concurrently herewith (Attorney Docket No. JBP 570), and which claims priority to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 60/256,813, filed Dec. 20, 2000, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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