Methods for accelerated return of skin integrity and for the treatment of impetigo

US9849142B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Foamix Pharamaceuticals Ltd. · IL

Inventors

• Dov Tamarkin · Nes Ziona, IL
• Elana Gazal · Rehovot, IL
• Rita Keynan · Rehovot, IL
• Meir Eini · Nes Ziona, IL
• David Schuz · Lod, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2013
• Grant date: Dec 26, 2017
• Expiry date: Jun 16, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K2800/33
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Methods of treatment and dosage regimes using hydrophobic gel or foam compositions comprising a tetracycline antibiotic for accelerating the return of skin integrity and or in treating or alleviating a disorder including impetigo, acne, rosacea, a skin disease caused by a bacteria or a tetracycline antibiotic responsive disease, wherein the foam composition or gel is administered topically to a target area on a subject having the disorder and wherein the target area comprises an area of skin, or mucosa or an eye.