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Method for lowering the free fatty acid content in sebum using certain fatty acid amides

US3987198A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1975
Grant dateOct 19, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 17, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/16
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of lowering the free fatty acid content in sebum on the skin surface by topically applying a member of a certain class of fatty acid amides to the affected skin area. Oleic acid diethanolamide is illustrated as a representative of the useful class. After cleansing, rinsing and drying the skin area to be treated, the fatty acid amide formulation is applied thereto and left thereon for beneficial action to occur.

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