Patent ID: 8586066

Claim:
A method for treating fungal diseases, comprising: (a) providing a topical, foamable composition which in use produces a temperature sensitive, quick-breaking foam or mousse, the composition comprising: ketoconazole, wherein the ketoconazole is capable of penetrating the upper layers of skin of a user, at least one surfactant, water, a lower alcohol, a long chain alcohol, and a hydrocarbon gas propellant content of less than 60% by weight; and wherein the composition has a residual non-volatile component content of less than 25% by weight and is maintained at a pH ranging from approximately 7 to approximately 8; and (b) applying the topical, foamable composition to the user's skin, wherein the ketoconazole is retained in or on skin for a period of time sufficient to achieve skin penetration.