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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2005
Methods of treating skin and mucosal tissue atrophy using compositions including tensioning polymers
Violetta Iotsova Stone, Robinsville, NJ (US);
Miri Seiberg, Princeton, NJ (US);
Joseph Luizzi, Newtown, PA (US);
Candelario A. Fernandez, Jr., West Hollywood, CA (US);
Claudia Kaminski, Milford, NJ (US);
Violetta Iotsova Stone, Robinsville, NJ (US);
Miri Seiberg, Princeton, NJ (US);
Joseph Luizzi, Newtown, PA (US);
Candelario A. Fernandez, Jr., West Hollywood, CA (US);
Claudia Kaminski, Milford, NJ (US);
J&J Consumer Companies, Inc., Skillman, NJ (US);
Abstract
The present invention features a method of treating atrophy of skin or mucosal tissue by administering to skin or mucosal tissue in need of such treatment a composition including a tensioning polymer, said method selected from the group consisting of thickening said skin or mucosal tissue, enhancing extracellular matrix production in said skin or mucosal tissue, and enhancing the barrier function of said skin or mucosal tissue.