Device and method for the treatment of pilosebaceous disorders
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1. A kit for treating a hair growth disorder, the kit comprising:
- (a) at least one formulation comprising a hair growth modulating agent; and
(b) at least one electrically powered device for promoting delivery of the hair growth modulating agent into and/or onto the body area.
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Abstract
The present invention discloses a device, kit and a method for the treatment of a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. Moreover, a device and kit for treatment of a hair growth disorder is disclosed. The kit for treating a hair growth disorder may comprise at least one formulation comprising a hair growth modulating agent and at least one electrically powered device for promoting delivery of the hair growth modulating agent into and/or onto the body area. Preferably, the device is a thin and flexible patch. Methods of using such a device/kit for treatment of a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit is also disclosed.
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1. A kit for treating a hair growth disorder, the kit comprising:
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(a) at least one formulation comprising a hair growth modulating agent; and
(b) at least one electrically powered device for promoting delivery of the hair growth modulating agent into and/or onto the body area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A kit for treating a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, comprising:
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(a) at least one formulation comprising an androgen inhibitor; and
(b) at least one electrically powered device for promoting delivery of the androgen inhibitor into and/or onto a body area comprising pilosebaceous units. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A device for treatment of a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit comprising a flexible, wearable patch conformable to the contour of a body area surface and comprising:
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(a) at least one first electrode adapted to communicate an active substance into the body area by application of an electrical current on the body area surface;
(b) at least one second electrode, facilitating closing of electrical circuit with the body area surface;
(c) at least one power source for providing a current and voltage, connected through a conductive media to the first and second electrode; and
(d) a hair growth modulating agent and or an anti-acne agent for treatment of the disorder. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37)
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38. A device for treatment of a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit comprising a flexible, wearable patch conformable to the contour of a body area surface and comprising:
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(a) at least one first electrode adapted to communicate an active substance into the body area by application of an electrical current on the body area surface;
(b) at least one second electrode, facilitating closing of electrical circuit with the body area surface; and
(c) at least one power source for providing a current and voltage, connected through a conductive media to the first and second electrode;
wherein the electrical current stimulates hair growth. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40)
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41. A method for treating a hair disorder of a body area with an agent for modulating hair growth comprising:
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(a) providing at least one electrically powered device for promoting delivery of the hair growth modulating agent into and/or onto the body area;
(b) contacting the body area with the device for a time period wherein the device promotes hair growth modulating agent penetration of the body area surface and underlying tissues;
(c) penetrating of the hair growth modulating agent into and/or onto the body area to treat the hair disorder; and
(d) removing the device from the body area. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 59)
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53. A method for treating a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit comprising:
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(a) providing at least one electrically powered device;
(b) contacting the pilosebaceous unit body area with the device for a time period wherein the device provides electrical stimulation to the body area;
(c) stimulating the pilosebaceous unit body area to treat the disorder; and
(d) removing the device from the body area. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63)
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