US3987202A
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Method of treating psoriasis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-23
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1994-12-23
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to the treatment of human skin by the use of melanins, in particular for the treatment of psoriasis.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton R. Okun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
28 words
The method of treating psoriatic human skin comprising the step of applying melanin to the afflicted skin area in an effective amount sufficient to treat the psoriatic condition.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
28 words
The method of treating psoriatic human skin comprising the step of applying melanin to the afflicted skin area in an effective amount sufficient to treat the psoriatic condition.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
32 words
The method of treating psoriatic human skin comprising the step of applying melanin in an alkaline solution to the afflicted skin area in an effective amount sufficient to treat the psoriatic condition.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
32 words
The method of treating psoriatic human skin comprising the step of applying melanin in an alkaline solution to the afflicted skin area in an effective amount sufficient to treat the psoriatic condition.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
38 words
The method of treating psoriatic human skin comprising the step of applying melanin in a buffered solution having a pH of about 7.5 to the afflicted skin area in an effective amount sufficient to treat the psoriatic condition.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
38 words
The method of treating psoriatic human skin comprising the step of applying melanin in a buffered solution having a pH of about 7.5 to the afflicted skin area in an effective amount sufficient to treat the psoriatic condition.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
32 words
The method of treating psoriatic human skin comprising the step of applying melanin in a cream form to the afflicted skin area in an effective amount sufficient to treat the psoriatic condition.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
32 words
The method of treating psoriatic human skin comprising the step of applying melanin in a cream form to the afflicted skin area in an effective amount sufficient to treat the psoriatic condition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said melanin is applied in combination with an amount of about 2% by weight of salicylic acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said melanin is synthetically prepared.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said melanin is applied in an aqueous solution containing about 6% by weight of melanin.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the treated skin area is occluded overnight.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3856934A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |