Patent ID: 6352724
Filing Date: 2002-03-05
Classification: A61K,A61P,Y10S

Abstract:
In a method for the topical treatment of skin affected with acne wherein the method involves topical application of sodium chloride, the improvement consisting essentially of the steps of:(a) selecting a substantially pure form of sodium chloride consisting essentially of a solid block (i) obtained from vacuum granulated sodium chloride that has been compressed, (ii) containing about 95% to about 100% by weight sodium chloride, (iii) free of other mineral salts except for trace amounts thereof, (iv) free of a carrier, and (v) free of other medicaments for topical treatment of acne; (b) applying the solid block of sodium chloride by gently gliding it over the affected skin in a manner insufficient to cause abrasion and debridement of the affected skin; and (c) allowing the applied sodium chloride to remain on the affected skin.