Rosacea treatments and kits for performing them

Abstract

Regimen for the treatment of rosacea include the application of an anti-redness composition to at least a portion of the cleansed area of skin afflicted with rosacea. The regimen may include the application of one or more of a polymetal complex, a composition containing metronidazole, and/or a protective composition. Kits containing components useful in performing such regimens are also described.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A treatment regimen comprising:
 cleansing at least a portion of an area of skin afflicted with rosacea with an antimicrobial or cleanser;   applying an anti-redness composition to at least a portion of the cleansed area; and   applying a protective composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, and moisturized area.   
     
     
         2 . A treatment regimen as in  claim 1  further comprising the step of applying a composition containing metronidazole to at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         3 . A treatment regimen as in  claim 1  wherein the protective composition comprises a sunscreen. 
     
     
         4 . A treatment regimen as in  claim 1  wherein the protective composition comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of ZnO, Vitamin A, Vitamin D and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         5 . A treatment regimen as in  claim 1  further comprising applying a benzoyl peroxide containing composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, and moisturized area of skin. 
     
     
         6 . A treatment regimen as in  claim 1  further comprising applying a retinoid containing composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, moisturized area of skin. 
     
     
         7 . A treatment regimen as in  claim 1  further comprising applying an antibiotic containing composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, and moisturized area of skin. 
     
     
         8 . The treatment method of  claim 1  further comprising taking an oral antibiotic after applying the protective composition. 
     
     
         9 . A kit comprising:
 a outer package enclosing individual containers containing
 a cleanser; 
 an anti-redness composition; and 
 a protective composition. 
   
     
     
         10 . A treatment regimen comprising:
 cleansing at least a portion of an area of skin afflicted with rosacea with an antimicrobial or cleanser;   applying a composition containing a polymetal complex to at least a portion of the cleansed area; and   applying a protective composition to at least a portion of the cleansed and polymetal complex-treated area.   
     
     
         11 . The treatment regimen as in  claim 10 , further comprising applying a composition containing metronidazole to at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         12 . The treatment regimen as in  claim 10  further comprising applying to at least a portion of the afflicted area an additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of an anti-redness composition, an anti-parasitic compound, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The treatment regimen of  claim 12 , wherein the anti parasitic product is selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, salicylic acid and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The treatment regimen as in  claim 10 , wherein the polymetal complex comprises a Cu/Zn malonate complex. 
     
     
         15 . The treatment regimen as in  claim 10 , wherein the protective composition comprises a sunscreen. 
     
     
         16 . The treatment regimen as in  claim 10 , wherein the protective composition comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of ZnO, Vitamin A, Vitamin D and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         17 . The treatment regimen as in  claim 10 , further comprising applying a benzoyl peroxide containing composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, and moisturized area of skin. 
     
     
         18 . The treatment regimen as in  claim 10 , further comprising applying a retinoid containing composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, moisturized area of skin. 
     
     
         19 . The treatment regimen as in  claim 10 , further comprising applying an antibiotic containing composition to at least a portion of the cleansed, and moisturized area of skin. 
     
     
         20 . The treatment method of  claim 10 , further comprising taking an oral antibiotic after applying the protective composition. 
     
     
         21 . A kit comprising:
 a cleanser;   a composition containing a polymetal complex; and   a protective composition.   
     
     
         22 . The kit as in  claim 21 , further comprising a composition containing an additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of metronidazole, an anti-redness composition, an antibiotic, an anti-parasitic composition and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         23 . The kit as in  claim 21 , wherein the composition containing a polymetal complex is a moisturizing composition. 
     
     
         24 . The kit as in  claim 21 , wherein the protective composition is a sunscreen containing vitamins A and D. 
     
     
         25 . A method of treating skin afflicted with rosacea comprising the step of applying a redness reducing amount of a composition containing a polymetal complex to at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein the polymetal complex is a Cu/Zn malonate complex. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein the composition containing a polymetal complex further includes a moisturizer. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 25 , further comprising the step of cleansing at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein the cleanser is an antimicrobial cleanser. 
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 29  wherein the antimicrobial cleanser is selected from the group consisting of chlorhexidine gluconate, triclosan, zinc pyrithione, clindamycin phosphate, sodium sulphacetamide and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 25  further comprising applying a protective composition to at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 31  wherein the protective composition comprises a sunscreen. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 31  wherein the sunscreen comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of ZnO, Vitamin A, Vitamin D and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         34 . The method of claim of  claim 25  further comprising applying an anti-parasitic product to at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 34  wherein the anti-parasitic product includes a compound selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, salicyclic acid and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 25  further comprising applying an additional an anti-acne medication to at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         37 . The method of  claim 36  wherein the anti-acne medication is selected from the group consisting of benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, tetracycline, clindamycin, erythromycin, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         38 . A method of treating skin afflicted with rosacea comprising sequentially applying a cleanser, an anti-redness composition, and a protective composition to at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         39 . The method of claim of  claim 38  further comprising applying a composition containing metronidazole to at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 38  further comprising applying an anti-acne medication to at least a portion of the afflicted area. 
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 40  wherein the anti-acne, medication is selected from the group consisting of benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, tetracycline, clindamycin, erythromycin, and combinations thereof.