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Method of treating the skin with organic acids in anhydrous microsphere delivery systems

US5962018A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1998
Grant dateOct 5, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/203
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a method of treating skin with a therapeutic, water-soluble organic acid. There is also provided an anhydrous composition containing the water-soluble organic acid is encapsulated into hydrophobic microspheres through which the organic acid can elute in the presence of water is applied to the skin. The composition is wet with water immediately prior to, or after the composition is applied to the skin.

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