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Topical application of adapalene for the long-term treatment of acne vulgaris

US7642288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GALDERMA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT · FR

Inventor

Michael Graeber · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 26, 2007
Grant date	Jan 5, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 26, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P29/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Administration of adapalene in a topical medicament to a patient so as to sustain its biological response in the treatment of acne vulgaris, wherein the administration pattern of the topical medicament comprises topically applying onto the afflicted skin area a therapeutically effective amount of adapalene at least once every two days for at least 6 months.

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