METHODS FOR TREATING INFLAMMATION WITH TGF-BETA

Provided wherein are methods for treating inflammation. In one embodiment, the method includes administering an effective amount of a composition to a subject having or at risk of having a condition that includes inflammation. The condition can be arthritis, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, fibrosis, shingles, psoriasis, acne, or dermatitis. Examples of dermatitis include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and seborrhoeic dermatitis. In one embodiment, the method includes administering an effective amount of a composition to a subject having pain, heat, and/or redness associated with inflammation. In one embodiment, the composition administered can include active TGF-β at a concentration of at least 0.001 nanograms/gram (ng/g). Optionally, the active TGF-β can be at a concentration of no greater than 4000 ng/g.