Patent ID: 8016810
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: A61B,A61K,A61N,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method for treating a skin condition in a subject comprising the steps of: (i) pretreating skin by generating a plurality of micro-channels in an area of skin of a subject suffering from a skin condition by an apparatus which comprises: (ii) topically applying to the pre-treated skin and without the application of mechanical or physical means that increases the permeation of the composition through the skin a dermatologically effective amount of a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising at least one water-soluble, poorly water-soluble or water-insoluble cosmetic agent and a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable carrier to the area of the skin in which the micro-channels are present so as to improve the skin condition of said subject, the cosmetic or dermatological composition is devoid of permeation enhancers, wherein the electrode cartridge is configured and dimensioned for removable attachment to the main unit wherein the cartridge is removably attached to the main unit for applying the electrical energy and thereafter can be detached.