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Method for delivering an active substance topically or percutaneously

US5215520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1991
Grant dateJun 1, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M37/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for the topical or percutaneous administration of a cosmetic or pharmaceutically active substance involves applying an electric current to an area of the skin, ceasing to apply the electric current to this area of the skin and then applying an active substance to at least a part of this area of the skin in the absence of an electric current being applied thereto.

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