US4569935A
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Topical treatment of psoriasis with imidazole antibiotics
Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
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Filing: 1983-12-09
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Granted: 1986-02-11
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Expires: 2003-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A method is provided for treating psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis in humans by topical application of an effective, lesion reducing amount of an imidazole antibiotic to affected areas.
Inventors
- 👤 E. William Rosenberg
- 👤 Patricia W. Belew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/41; A61K31/415
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
21 words
A method of treating psoriasis in humans by topical application of an effective, lesion reducing, amount of ketoconazole to affected areas.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
21 words
A method of treating psoriasis in humans by topical application of an effective, lesion reducing, amount of ketoconazole to affected areas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said ketoconazole is applied in a water based cream having a 1-5% concentration of said ketoconazole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said ketoconazole is applied twice daily.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-02-10 | 1989-08-12 | 1990-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-10 | 1993-08-12 | 1994-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-10 | 1997-08-12 | 1998-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |