Antimicrobial agent
AssigneeThe Boots Company PLC
InventorsThalie Paulina de Graaf, Kate Elizabeth Butcher, Edward Galley
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Abstract
The present invention discloses a topical antimicrobial composition containing high surface area zinc oxide powder, said powder having a surface area between 30 m2/g and 100 m2/g and a particle size between 0.1 and 200 μm in diameter. The antimicrobial properties of the compositions make them suitable for treating acne, athletes foot, nappy rash and dandruff.
Claims7
Topical antimicrobial composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier and an antimicrobially effective amount of high surface area zinc oxide powder, having a surface area between 30 m2/g and 100 m2/g and a particle size between 0.1 and 200 μm in diameter.
The use of high surface area zinc oxide in the treatment of acne, athletes foot, nappy rash and dandruff.
The use of high surface area zinc oxide in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of acne, athletes foot, nappy rash and dandruff.
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