Pharmaceutical preparation for treating disorders of the skin
US4340586A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pharmaceutical preparation for topical application, for the treatment of disorders of the skin, comprising killed mycobacteriae in a suitable vehicle, advantageously in combination with cord factor (CF) and a method for the treatment of disorders of the skin of mammals and especially humans, including premalignant and malignant types of growth and of conditions due to the immunodeficiency of the mammal treated, which comprises disinfecting the affected area of the skin, removing the stratum corneum (horny layer) by repeated application of adhesive tape and applying thereto an ointment as defined above, covering same with an impervious wrap and leaving same in place for 1 to 2 days, and if necessary repeating the treatment at suitable intervals of time.
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