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Method for treating acne

US9533171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2013
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0662
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for preventing and/or treating skin disorders related to Propionibacterium acnes, comprising a step consisting in applying, to acneic skin, a dermatological composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one anionic surfactant in an amount ranging from 0.001% to 0.05% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, and a step consisting in applying, to the treated skin, light radiation having a wavelength of between 360 and 450 nm, for at least 3 minutes.

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