Patent ID: 6117119
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: A61M,A61P

Abstract:
A method for reducing the discoloration and thickness of keloid and hypertrophic scars, comprising the steps of:a) providing a substrate;b) incorporating a first therapeutically active agent into a gelatinous material comprising a block polymer, wherein the first therapeutically active agent is selected from the group consisting of Vitamins A, B.sub.12, C, D, E, and mixtures thereof;c) incorporating a second therapeutically active agent into the gelatinous material, wherein the second therapeutically active agent is a natural oil selected from the group consisting of grape seed oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, canola oil, ceramides, aloe, and mixtures thereof;d) bonding the gelatinous material to the substrate;e) forming the substrate having the gelatinous material bonded thereto into a body protection article; andf) wearing the body protection article on the keloid or hypertrophic scar for an extended period of time.