Method of treating ACNE with stratum corneum piercing patch
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Abstract
The invention features a method of treating acne by piercing the stratum corneum of skin in need of such treatment with a stratum corneum-piercing device that contains at least one stratum corneum-piercing microprotrusion and a compressible cover such that the compressible cover substantially encases the at least one stratum corneum-piercing microprotrusion, and wherein upon contacting the skin with the compressible cover, the at least one stratum corneum-piercing microprotrusion protrudes from the compressible cover and pierces the stratum corneum of the skin.
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42 Claims
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- 22. A method of treating acne, wherein said method comprises piercing the stratum corneum of skin in need of such treatment with a stratum corneum-piercing patch, said patch comprising at least one stratum corneum-piercing microprotrusion and a compressible cover that is absorbent, wherein said compressible cover substantially encases said at least one stratum corneum-piercing microprotrusion and wherein upon contacting said skin with said compressible cover, said at least one stratum corneum-piercing microprotrusion protrudes from said compressible cover and pierces said stratum corneum of said skin and said patch adheres to said skin.
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33. A kit, said kit comprising:
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(a) at least one patch comprising at least one stratum corneum-piercing microprotrusion and a compressible cover that is absorbent such that the compressible cover substantially encases said at least one stratum corneum-piercing microprotrusion; and
(b) a topical composition comprising an anti-acne active agent. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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