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Methods of treating pores on the skin with electricity

US8734421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2004
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/325
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention features a method of treating pores on the skin by applying to skin in need of such treatment a device including a housing having a skin contacting surface, a first conductive electrode, a second conductive electrode, and a carrier; wherein the first conductive electrode is in electric communication with the second conductive electrode, wherein the first conductive electrode is in ionic communication with the carrier, wherein the carrier is in communication with the skin contacting surface, and wherein the skin contacting surface is placed in contact with the skin.

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