Abstract: A carrier patch for delivering agents locally to the skin or systemically via the skin. The patch comprises a pad having a lower surface area to which an adhesive is adhered, and a primary agent applied to discrete regions of the patch in a manner to minimize the deleterious effects of the adhesive on the primary agent. The invention further comprises a method for the discrete application of the agent to the patch, and a method of using the patch for the delivery of the agent to the skin.

Abstract: A dermatological patch for removing keratotic plugs from pores of the skin to improve the health and appearance of skin. The patch comprises a pad having a lower surface having a polymeric adhesive composition, which does not require premoisturization of the patch by the user to effect its operation. The patch can be of different shapes, formed of transparent, clear or colored material so as to enhance its cosmetic appearance on the skin, and contain additives to enhance the use of the patch for improving skin health.

Abstract: A carrier patch for delivering agents locally to the skin or systemically via the skin. The patch comprises a pad having a lower surface area to which an adhesive is adhered, and a primary agent applied to discrete regions of the patch in a manner to minimize the deleterious effects of the adhesive on the primary agent. The invention further comprises a method for the discrete application of the agent to the patch, and a method of using the patch for the delivery of the agent to the skin.

Abstract: A nasal dilator for preventing outer wall tissue of nasal passages of a nose from drawing in during breathing. There is an arcuate spring member for bridging a human nose, the spring member extending over the bridge and at least partly beyond the bridge on both sides of the bridge. An arcuate pad with an adhesive surface covers the spring member and extends around the spring member so that there is a perimeter of space formed between the spring member and the pad member. The spring is inset centrally in the pad. An adhesive between the spring member and the pad wholly connects the spring member on its entire engaging surface with the pad. The pad may include a protrusion to facilitate centralizing the dilator on the nose in use and there can be several overlapping release liners to facilitate use of the dilator.

Abstract: A nasal dilator for preventing outer wall tissue of nasal passages of a nose from drawing in during breathing. There is a spring member for bridging a human nose, the spring member extending over the bridge and at least partly beyond the bridge on both sides of the bridge. A pad having a flexible section of lesser resilience than the spring, and with an adhesive surface covers the spring member and extends around the spring member so that there is a perimeter of space formed between the spring member and the pad member. The spring is inset centrally in the pad. An adhesive between the spring member and the pad wholly connects the spring member on its entire engaging surface with the pad. The edges of the pad can lift from the nose. The dilator can be formed of transparent or clear material so as to enhance its cosmetic appearance on the nose, and there can be printing on one or more members of the dilator.