Methods, compositions and apparatuses for treating psoriasis by phototherapy
AssigneeLuma Therapeutics, Inc.
InventorsEvan R. ANDERSON, Adam MARTOS, Christopher Steven PELL
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Abstract
Compositions, methods and apparatuses for phototherapy to treat skin disorders. In particular, described herein are methods, compositions, phototherapy dressings for use with phototherapy UV light applicators (sources) and phototherapy UV light applicators to treat skin disorders such as psoriasis.
Claims21
A phototherapy dressing system for treating a skin disorder by ultraviolet (UV) light therapy, the system comprising:
- a frame configured to be worn on a patient's skin, the frame having a highly adhesive bottom surface configured for multi-day wear, the frame further forming an open window region, and the frame comprising one or more attachments configured to couple with a UV light source, wherein the frame is UV blocking;
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- a patch configured to be adhesively and removably attached to cover the open window region of the frame, the patch further comprising a vapor occlusive barrier and a a coal tar, or a coal tar extract.
A phototherapy dressing system for treating a skin disorder by ultraviolet (UV) light therapy, the system comprising:
- a frame configured to be worn on a patient's skin, the frame having a highly adhesive bottom surface configured for multi-day wear, the frame further forming an open window region through the frame, and the frame comprising one or more attachments, wherein the frame is UV blocking;
- a patch configured to be removably attached to cover the open window region of the frame, the patch further comprising a vapor occlusive barrier and a coal tar or a coal tar extract;
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- a UV light source configured to attach to the frame.
A method of delivering ultraviolet (UV) phototherapy to a patient to treat a skin disorder, the method comprising:
- applying a frame to a patient's skin with an adhesive bottom configured for multi-day wear;
- attaching a first patch to the frame over an open window on the frame, wherein the patch comprises a coal tar or coal tar extract;
- wearing the patch so that the coal tar or coal tar extract contacts the skin;
- removing the patch from the frame while the frame remains on the patient's skin;
- attaching a UV light source to a plurality of attachment contacts on the frame to secure the UV lights source over the open window on the frame;
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- delivering a therapeutic dose of UV light from the UV light source.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.