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Skin-treating composition and vehicle for skin-treating agents

US4234603A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1978
Grant dateNov 18, 1980
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/007
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a skin-treating composition comprising an aqueous phase in which urea and a salt are dissolved. The said aqueous phase should have a pH value of 2-8, especially 3-7. Optionally, the composition of the invention may comprise a lipid phase, wetting or emulsifying agents and amino acids. The composition is per se beneficial for the treatment of certain abnormal skin conditions; it is also an excellent vehicle for therapeutically active drugs for the treatment of pathological skin conditions.

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