Composition for treatment and prevention of malodorous generating skin conditions
US4382919A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 10, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/74
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition and treatment to prevent the symptoms of skin conditions characterized by an offensive odor of the body, such as diaper rash, perspiration odor and athlete's foot. The composition contains as the active ingredient a non-toxic, high molecular weight organic polymeric acid which is not absorbed through the skin. Treatment is by topical application of a dusting powder, aerosol spray, cream or ointment containing 1 to 30% by weight of a high molecular weight organic polymeric acid such as alignic acids, Carbopol resins or other polymeric acids.
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