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Methods for treating skin lesions

US7699057B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2004
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 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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