Use of nitroxides in wound healing and in the prevention of photodamage
OwnerEric F. Bernsteininventor
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Abstract
Methods for preventing photoaging and other types of sun damage and promoting wound healing by topically applying a nitroxide containing compound are provided.
Claims7
A method of protecting humans exposed to sunlight against photodamage comprising topically applying to skin of a human a nitroxide containing compound in an amount effective to protect the skin against photodamage with the proviso that the nitroxide containing compound does not comprise Tempol.
A method of protecting individuals with a heightened sensitivity to the sun from damage resulting from the sun comprising topically applying to the skin of an individual with a heightened sensitivity to the sun a nitroxide containing compound prior to exposure of the individual to the sun, with the proviso that the nitroxide containing compound does not comprise Tempol.
A pharmaceutical composition for prevention of photoaging and other sun-damage comprising a nitroxide containing compound, a second sunscreen or free radical scavenger, and a pharmaceutical additive, with the proviso that the nitroxide containing compound does not comprise Tempol.
A method of promoting wound healing in a patient comprising topically applying to the wound of a patient a nitroxide containing compound.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.