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Method for the treatment of aging or photo-damaged skin

Patent 4938969 Issued on July 3, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject November 14, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

Composition for regenerating the collagen of connective skin tissue and a process for its preparation
Patent #: 4668516
Issued on: 05/26/1987
Inventor: Duraffourd ,   et al.

Cosmetic lotion
Patent #: 4704280
Issued on: 11/03/1987
Inventor: Bates

Skin care composition Patent #: 4743442
Issued on: 05/10/1988
Inventor: Raaf ,   et al.

Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 271213 filed on 11/14/1988

US Classes:

424/642, For topical application424/641, Zinc514/474, Ascorbic acid or derivative (e.g., vitamin C, etc.)514/567, Benzene ring nonionically bonded514/847Facial moisturizer

Examiners

Primary: Robinson, Douglas W.
Assistant: Henley, III, Raymond

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

A61K 033/32
A61K 031/34
A61K 031/195

Abstract

A composition for reducing the depth or intensity of fine wrinkles in skin affected by intrinsic or photo-induced aging is described. The topical formulation comprises in combination ascorbic acid, tyrosine and a non-toxic zinc salt and is preferably formulated in a hydrophilic ointment or cream base.

Other References

  • "Aging-Related Skin Changes: Development and Clinical Meaning", Richey, M. L., Richey, H. K., Fenske, N. A., Geriatrics, vol. 43, No. 4, Apr. 1988, pp. 49-61
  • "Handbook of The Biology of Aging", Finch & Schneider, eds. 1985, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, pp. 825-838
  • "Topical Tretinoin Improves Photoaged Skin", Weiss, et al., Jama, Jan. 22/29, 1988, vol. 259, No. 4, pp. 527-532
  • "Oral Zinc Therapy in Geriatric Patients with Selected Skin Manifestations and a Low Plasma Zinc Level", Weismann, et al., Acta Dermatovener, 58: 1978, pp. 157-16
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