Phototherapy dressing for treating psoriasis
US10058711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0661
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for phototherapy to treat skin disorders. In particular, described herein are phototherapy dressings for use with phototherapy UV light applicators (sources) to treat skin disorders such as psoriasis. The dressings described herein may include a support body onto which a medicament formed of a hydrogel and coal tar and/or coal tar extract is held. The dressing may be configured so that at least half (50%) of the UV light within a therapeutic range of wavelengths is through the dressing including the medicament to the patient's skin. The dressings may be adapted for use in conjunction with a phototherapy UV light sources.
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