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Thermal treatment of a pilosebaceous unit with nanoparticles with coatings that facilitate selective removal from the skin surface

US8906418B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2014
Grant dateDec 9, 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 nanoparticles with coatings that facilitate selective removal from the skin surface are disclosed.

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