Therapeutic compositions for enhanced healing of wounds and scars
AssigneeLocus Solutions Ipco, LLC
InventorsSEAN FARMER, KEN ALIBEK
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Abstract
The subject invention provides topical therapeutic compositions and methods of their use for enhanced healing of wounds, including burns, and scars of the skin. Specifically, in one embodiment, the subject invention provides materials and methods for reducing the healing time of skin wounds and for reducing the appearance of scars. The subject invention utilizes topical compositions comprising microbial growth by-products and, optionally, a topically-acceptable carrier. In specific embodiments, the microbial growth by-products are biosurfactants.
Claims11
A method for promoting the healing of a wound or scar, wherein said method comprises applying to the skin of a subject in need of such healing a composition comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of a SLP biosurfactant, a MEL biosurfactant, and a dermatologically-acceptable carrier.
A wound dressing comprising a dermatologically-acceptable dressing material that has been impregnated with a composition comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of a SLP biosurfactant and a MEL biosurfactant.
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