Methods for alleviating acne and methods for treating a sebaceous gland

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9687508
APP PUB NO 20170027983A1
SERIAL NO

15290221

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One aspect of the invention provides a method for alleviating acne including: applying a therapeutic substance to an area of skin having follicles, said therapeutic substance comprising a plurality of metal nanoparticles within a carrier; using a device to impart mechanical energy to deliver some of said therapeutic substance into a plurality of follicles; removing the composition remaining on the skin surface while leaving the therapeutic substance in said follicles; and irradiating the skin to which the composition was applied with light energy effective to treat acne.

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THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATIONBOSTON MA

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Anderson, Richard Rox Boston, US 137 5354
Farinelli, William A Danvers, US 69 1138
van, Hamel Platerink Gerard Hillsborough, US 5 7

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