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Compositions and methods for treating skin conditions and promoting wound healing

US5047249A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1989
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to activated protein-containing compositions comprising reducing agents, oxidizing agents and/or anti-oxidants and methods of use. The therapeutic compositions and methods of the present invention are particularly effective in promoting wound healing, and in inhibiting certain skin disorders, including eczema and seborrhea, sclerodema and acne. The therapeutic compositions and methods of the present invention have also shown enhanced effect as veterinary tools in reducing the debilitation associated with certain skin conditions in mammals including eczematoid dermatitis, chronic dermatitis, equine exuberant granuloma ("proud flesh"), decubitis ulcers, and canine cutaneous granulomas ("lick" granuloma).

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