Psoriasis patch
US6830758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/60
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a water insoluble, protective, adhesive skin patch useful for treating or preventing psoriasis, dermatitis, and/or eczema. The adhesive patch includes a backing that is treated with a sizing agent (e.g., a fluorocarbon solution, a silicone-containing compound, or a combination thereof). The present invention also provides a method for treating or preventing at least one of psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema in a mammal (e.g., human) and a method for exfoliating the skin surface of a mammal.
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