Combination of local and systemic therapies for enhanced treatment of dermatologic conditions
US11426379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P17/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A treatment for inflammatory dermatoses, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (eczema), is disclosed that utilizes topical administration of a halogenated xanthene, such as rose bengal, together with administration of one or more complementary targeted systemic dermatology therapies, preferably a therapy that addresses the inflammatory pathway and is other than an NSAID that is a COX-1 and/or COX-2 inhibitor. Examples of complementary targeted systemic therapeutic ingredients include: corticosteroids, including betamethasone dipropionate and fluocinonide; dithranol; vitamin D analogs, including calcipotriol; and retinoids, non-biologics including methotrexate, ciclosporin, hydroxycarbamide, and fumarates including dimethyl fumarate; as well as one or more biologics, including antibodies or paratope-containing antibody portions to TNF-α, antibodies to pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-12, interleukin-23 and interleukin-17, and TNF inhibitors. Treatment of other epithelial tissue, such as the lining of the gut, is also disclosed.
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