Abstract: Unit dosage forms, devices, and kits for topical delivery of topical immunosensitizers are provided. These include dermal patches, glass swabs, and kits containing a dermal patch and a glass swab. Among other advantages, the unit dosage forms, devices, and kits presented herein deliver a more consistent and controlled volume of drug solution, prevent underdosing and overdosing, prevent or discourage repeat dosing, and provide a more consistent skin area to which the drug solution is applied.
Abstract: A method is presented for treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection comprising: (a) locally administering a substance that induces a delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) response to a patient at a site other than at the site of an HSV lesion to induce a DTH response during one or more outbreaks of the HSV infection. The method reduces the number of HSV outbreaks in persons experiencing outbreaks.
Abstract: A method is presented for treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection comprising: (a) locally administering a substance that induces a delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) response to a patient at a site of an HSV lesion to induce a DTH response at the site of the lesion during one or more outbreaks of the HSV infection.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 9, 2018
Date of Patent:
August 18, 2020
Assignees:
Squarex, LLC, Bioventures, LLC
Inventors:
Hugh McTavish, Thomas Dag Horn, Sandra Marchese Johnson
Abstract: A method is presented for treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection comprising: (a) locally administering a substance that induces a delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) response to a patient at a site of an HSV lesion to induce a DTH response at the site of the lesion during one or more outbreaks of the HSV infection.