Methods for alleviating acne and methods for treating a sebaceous gland
US9687508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/062
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
One aspect of the invention provides a method for alleviating acne including: applying a therapeutic substance to an area of skin having follicles, said therapeutic substance comprising a plurality of metal nanoparticles within a carrier; using a device to impart mechanical energy to deliver some of said therapeutic substance into a plurality of follicles; removing the composition remaining on the skin surface while leaving the therapeutic substance in said follicles; and irradiating the skin to which the composition was applied with light energy effective to treat acne.
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