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Thermal treatment of acne with nanoparticles with coatings that facilitate selective removal from the skin surface

US9421260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2014
Grant dateAug 23, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2035

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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 acne with nanoparticles with coatings that facilitate selective removal from the skin surface are disclosed.

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