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Thermal treatment of a pilosebaceous unit with coated metal nanoparticles

US8895071B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2014
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y5/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of thermal treatment of a pilosebaceous unit with coated metal nanoparticles are disclosed.

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