Method for diminishing wrinkles and fine lines of the skin by the topical application of &Dgr;5-androstene-3&bgr;-ol-7, 17 dione and metabolizable precursors thereof
US6399084B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/5685
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Wrinkles and fine lines occurring on human skin can be diminished by the administration of &Dgr;5-androstene-3&bgr;-ol-7,17 dione and metabolizable precursors thereof, such as &Dgr;5-androstene-3&bgr;-acetoxy-7,17 dione, to the skin.
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