The present invention relates to topical pharmaceutical emulsion compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of 3,5-Dihydroxy-4-isopropyl-trans-stilbene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, an oil phase, a water phase, a surfactant, and an antioxidant, and wherein the emulsion composition is homogeneous and/or the active is solubilized in the oil phase. The invention also relates to methods of treating a dermatological condition or disorder in a patient by administering the present compositions to the skin of the patient本發明係關於包括一治療上有效量之3,5-二羥基-4-異丙基-反式-二苯乙烯或其醫藥上可接受鹽、一油相、一水相、一界面活性劑及一抗氧化劑的局部醫藥乳劑組成物,其中該乳劑組成物為均質的及/或該活性劑係溶於油相中。本發明亦關於藉由投予本發明組成物於病患的皮膚來治療該病患之皮膚症狀或病症的方法。