Kit for treating dermatoses using avermectin compound

Abstract

A kit for treating dermatoses including transient acantholytic dermatitis, acne miliaris necrotica, acne varioliformis, perioral dermatitis, and acneiform eruptions is disclosed. The kit facilitates topical application of a dermatological composition containing an avermectin compound to the affected areas of a patient.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A kit for treating transient acantholytic dermatitis, acne miliaris necrotica, acne varioliformis, perioral dermatitis, or acneiform eruptions comprising: 
 (a) a dermatological composition in a container, said dermatological composition comprising an avermectin compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and    (b) a set of instructions on or associated with said container on how to use said dermatological composition for treating transient acantholytic dermatitis, acne miliaris necrotica, acne varioliformis, perioral dermatitis, or acneiform eruptions.    
     
     
         2 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein said avermectin compound comprises avermectins, avermectin derivatives, ivermectin, or ivermectin derivatives.  
     
     
         3 . The kit of  claim 2 , wherein said avermectin compound is ivermectin.  
     
     
         4 . The kit of  claim 3 , wherein said ivermectin in said dermatological composition is in a concentration range from about 0.05% to about 8% (w/v).  
     
     
         5 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein said pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprises water, glycols, alcohols, lotions, creams, gels, emulsions, sprays, shampoos, soaps, body washes, facial cleansers, and facial masks.  
     
     
         6 . The kit of  claim 1 , said dermatological composition is integrated in medicated tape, topical dressing, dermal patch, or cleansing tissue.