Multifunctional topical formulation for the treatment of acne vulgaris and other skin conditions
AssigneeKantian Skincare LLC
InventorRobert D. Kross
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Abstract
A two-part aqueous composition for treating skin ailments, such as acne vulgaris, includes an acidic part having salicylic acid and an α-hydroxy acid, and an alkaline part having an alkaline nitrite salt. The α-hydroxy acid is preferably glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, mandelic acid or a combination thereof. The alkaline nitrite salt is preferably sodium nitrite. The acidic part and the alkaline part are an acidic aqueous solution and an alkaline aqueous solution, respectively, which may either be mixed with one another then applied to an affected portion of a patient's skin or, alternatively, may be sequentially applied to the affected portion of the patient's skin, preferably within 15 minutes of one another.
Claims11
1-14. (canceled)
A method for treating acne vulgaris, comprising the steps of:
- formulating an acidic aqueous solution having salicylic acid and an α-hydroxy acid with the α-hydroxy acid concentration being in the range of from about 0.5% to about 5.0% and with said acidic aqueous solution having no lactic acid and no glycolic acid;
- formulating an alkaline aqueous solution having an alkaline nitrite salt;
- mixing together said acidic aqueous solution and said alkaline aqueous solution for forming a two-part aqueous composition;
- and,
- applying said acidic aqueous solution and said alkaline aqueous solution to a portion of skin of a patient by applying said two-part aqueous composition for treating acne vulgaris afflicting the portion of skin.
16-20. (canceled)
A method for treating acne vulgaris, comprising the steps of:
- formulating an acidic aqueous solution having salicylic acid and mandelic acid, said acidic aqueous solution having no lactic acid and no glycolic acid;
- formulating an alkaline aqueous solution having an alkaline nitrite salt;
- mixing together said acidic aqueous solution and said alkaline aqueous solution for forming a two-part aqueous composition having a concentration of salicylic acid in the range of from about 0.5% to about 5.0%;
- and,
- applying said acidic aqueous solution and said alkaline aqueous solution to a portion of skin of a patient by applying said two-part aqueous composition for treating acne vulgaris afflicting the portion of skin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.