Acne formulations, treatments, and pressure sensitive patches for delivery of acne formulations
US9452178B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q19/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There are disclosed formulations, medicated skin treatments, methods of treating acne, pressure-sensitive patches with acne formulations, and skin treatments. In an embodiment, there is provided a formulation of a skin treatment effective in removal of sebum-formed oils from skin of a human body. The formulation includes glycerin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, salicylic acid, and two or more lipophilic vitamin anti-oxidants, and the polyvinylpyrrolidone in a crosslinked configuration by at least one of a chemical process or a radiation process. In an embodiment, there is provided pressure-sensitive adhesive patch configured for application over acne breakouts. The patch includes a fabric material or flexible plastic backing material. The patch includes a formulation carried by the fabric material or the flexible plastic backing material. The formulation is configured to provide a skin treatment effective in removal of sebum-formed oils from the skin of a human body. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
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