Composition for treatment of skin conditions, such as sweet itch in horses, comprising an alcohol, an oil and a derivative of benzene

摘要

A composition is provided for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of a skin condition, such as Sweet Itch (ie summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis or summer eczema), in a subject, such as a horse, which comprises an alcohol, an oil and a derivative of benzene. The use of a composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of a skin condition in a subject, and the use of a composition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a skin condition in a subject are also provided. A process for preparing the composition comprises admixing the ingredients. The alcohol is preferably methanol, ethanol, methylated spirit or surgical spirit. The oil is preferably a mineral oil, such as liquid paraffin, or an essential oil. The benzene derivative is preferably benzyl alcohol, benzyl cinnamate or an ester of benzoic acid, especially benzyl benzoate. The composition may also be used to treat mastitis, mud fever, dermatitis, chronic itching, flea and insect bites, and ringworm.