Methods for treating skin lesions
US7699057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B18/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for diagnosing skin lesions are disclosed. Generally, the method include topically administering an IRM compound to a treatment area for a period of time and in an amount effective to cause a visible change in the appearance of a skin lesion including, in some cases, causing subclinical lesions to become visible. Suitable IRM compounds include agonists of one or more TLRs.
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