Abstract: Methods for administering a dermatological agent to a subject are provided. In the subject methods an effective amount of a topical formulation of the dermatological agent is topically applied to a host. The topically applied formulation of dermatological agent is then occluded with a hydrogel patch, where a feature of the hydrogel patch is that it lacks a pharmaceutically active agent. Also provided are methods of treating a subject for a disease condition by administering a dermatological agent to the subject. Also provided are kits for use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 27, 2012
Publication date:
May 9, 2013
Applicants:
TEIKIKOKU SEIYAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA, TEIKOKU PHARMA USA, INC.
Inventors:
Teikoku Pharma USA, INC., Teikikoku Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha