Patent ID: 8449913
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a host for a dermatological condition, said method comprising: (a) applying a blank hydrogel patch directly to a skin surface being treated for a dermatological condition without the use of a topically applied formulation of a dermatological agent, wherein said hydrogel patch comprises a hydrogel patch composition present on an impermeable support, said hydrogel patch composition comprising water present in an amount of 25% (w/w) or more; and (b) maintaining said hydrogel patch on said skin surface for a period of time sufficient to treat said host for said dermatological condition; wherein said dermatological condition is chosen from the group consisting of psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, generalized exfoliative dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, and localized scratch dermatitis.