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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2012
Applicant:
John E. Kulesza, Berlin, CT (US);
Inventor:
John E. Kulesza, Berlin, CT (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 8/00 (2006.01); A61K 8/18 (2006.01); A61K 8/55 (2006.01); A61K 31/192 (2006.01); A61K 31/455 (2006.01); A61K 31/19 (2006.01); A61K 31/194 (2006.01); A61K 31/6615 (2006.01); A61K 8/362 (2006.01); A61Q 19/02 (2006.01); A61K 9/00 (2006.01); A61K 8/365 (2006.01); A61K 8/67 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 8/55 (2013.01); A61K 8/362 (2013.01); A61K 8/365 (2013.01); A61K 8/675 (2013.01); A61K 9/0014 (2013.01); A61K 31/19 (2013.01); A61K 31/192 (2013.01); A61K 31/194 (2013.01); A61K 31/455 (2013.01); A61K 31/6615 (2013.01); A61Q 19/02 (2013.01); A61K 2800/592 (2013.01); A61K 2800/782 (2013.01);
Abstract
Compositions are provided that possess levels of phytic acid and optionally a hydroxy acid and/or azelaic acid that act synergistically with the phytic acid to reduce melanin levels in skin. Improved reduction in melanin levels and hyperpigmentation are achieved at low levels of azelaic acid and phytic acid such that greater comfort and reduced irritation are observed at an administration site. Processes of reducing melanin levels or treating hyperpigmentation are provided by topically administering compositions of the invention.