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Method and composition for treating psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and eczema

US5681593A · kind A · utility

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Inventors

Steven A. Smith · Tulsa, US
Lorraine J. Smith · Tulsa, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 18, 1995
Grant date	Oct 28, 1997
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 18, 2015

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K33/24
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and eczema are treated by oral administration of inorganic nickel compound(s), with or without inorganic bromide(s). In an especially preferred embodiment, the nickel compound used to treat these diseases is NiBr.sub.2.

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