Compositions and methods for the removal of tattoos
AssigneeDalhousie University
InventorAlec Guy Falkenham
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for removing a tattoo in a region of skin the method comprises administering to a least a portion of the tattoo a composition comprising an effective amount of a bisphosphonate and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient to at least cause fading of the tattoo in said region.
Claims15
A topical, transdermal or intradermal composition for removing or fading a tattoo located on a region of skin on a subject, the composition comprising a formulation for application to the region of the skin, wherein the formulation comprises liposomes composed of a free bisphosphonate, a liposome forming lipid, an emulsifier and a lower alcohol diluent, wherein the ratio of liposome forming lipid to emulsifier ranges from 80:20 to 90:10.
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