WO2013173819A1 - Acne treatment and prevention - Google Patents

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WO2013173819A1
WO2013173819A1 PCT/US2013/041738 US2013041738W WO2013173819A1 WO 2013173819 A1 WO2013173819 A1 WO 2013173819A1 US 2013041738 W US2013041738 W US 2013041738W WO 2013173819 A1 WO2013173819 A1 WO 2013173819A1
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Emmett Manuel Cunningham
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K33/00Medicinal preparations containing inorganic active ingredients
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    • A61PSPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
    • A61P17/00Drugs for dermatological disorders
    • A61P17/10Anti-acne agents
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    • C01BNON-METALLIC ELEMENTS; COMPOUNDS THEREOF; METALLOIDS OR COMPOUNDS THEREOF NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASS C01C
    • C01B11/00Oxides or oxyacids of halogens; Salts thereof
    • C01B11/04Hypochlorous acid
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    • C02TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02FTREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F1/00Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
    • C02F1/46Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods
    • C02F1/461Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis
    • C02F1/467Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis by electrochemical disinfection; by electrooxydation or by electroreduction
    • C02F1/4672Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis by electrochemical disinfection; by electrooxydation or by electroreduction by electrooxydation
    • C02F1/4674Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis by electrochemical disinfection; by electrooxydation or by electroreduction by electrooxydation with halogen or compound of halogens, e.g. chlorine, bromine
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02FTREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
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  • Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the treatment of acne and, more particularly, to the treatment and prevention of acne vulgaris by chlorination.
  • Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition affecting 60-70% of Americans at some point during their lives. Severe acne vulgaris is inflammatory and often caused by infection by one or more bacterial species, including Propionibacterium acnes,
  • Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis .
  • Acne starts when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. If germs get into the pores, the result can be swelling, redness, and the production of pus.
  • acne vulgaris is treated with a topical active, such as benzoyl peroxide, either alone or in combination with an antibiotic, such as tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, erythromycin, trimethoprim, or amoxicillin.
  • Topical actives are less effective in cases of severe acne vulgaris and antibiotic treatment of acne vulgaris, as with all antibiotic treatments, creates a risk of increasing the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains.
  • the invention provides a method of treating acne vulgaris in an individual in need of such treatment, the method comprising: applying to a skin surface of the individual a quantity of electro-chemically activated water (ECAW) having a hypochlorous acid (H0C1) concentration between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm.
  • ECAW electro-chemically activated water
  • H0C1 hypochlorous acid
  • the invention provides a topical medicament for the treatment of acne vulgaris comprising ECAW gel having a concentration of H0C1 between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm of the ECAW.
  • the invention provides a method of preventing acne vulgaris in an individual in need of such treatment, the method comprising: applying to a skin surface of the individual a quantity of electro-chemically activated water (ECAW) or ECAW gel having a hypochlorous acid (H0C1) concentration between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm two to four times a day.
  • ECAW electro-chemically activated water
  • H0C1 hypochlorous acid
  • Electro-chemically activated water includes, as an active component, hypochlorous acid (H0C1) , a potent antimicrobial effective in rapidly destroying bacteria, viruses , and spores .
  • the hypochlorite ion (CIO-), also known as chlorate(I), is typically also found in ECAW. It, too, is a potent antimicrobial, although its antimicrobial activity is typically less than that of HOCl.
  • ECAW may be produced, for example, by electrolysis of a dilute salt solution. Such electrolysis may be accomplished by passing the dilute salt solution through an electrolytic cell.
  • electrolytic cell which will not be described in further detail herein.
  • One embodiment of the invention provides a method of treating or preventing acne vulgaris, including severe or inflammatory acne vulgaris.
  • the method includes applying a surface of the skin of an individual with liquid ECAW containing HOCl at a concentration of between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm. In some embodiments of the invention, the HOCl concentration is less than or equal to about 200 ppm.
  • a gelled ECAW containing a similar concentration of HOCl, i.e. , between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm. In some embodiments of the invention, the HOCl concentration is less than or equal to about 200 ppm. In any case, application may be made by spraying, washing, wiping, or any other method or technique.
  • the ECAW whether liquid or gelled, has a pH between about 4.5 and about 6.2. In some embodiments, the ECAW has a pH of about 5.5. Maintaining a pH of about 5.5 at the skin surface promotes maintenance of the acid mantle, which defends against bacterial infection.
  • Some embodiments of the invention include periodic application of a liquid or gelled ECAW, as described above, as a preventive measure.

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the treatment and prevention of acne and, more particularly, to the treatment of acne vulgaris by chlorination. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating acne vulgaris in an individual in need of such treatment, the method comprising: applying to a skin surface of the individual a quantity of electro-chemically activated water (ECAW) having a hypochlorous acid (H0C1) concentration between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm.

Description

ACNE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of co-pending US Provisional Patent Application No. 61/649,225, filed 18 May 2012, which is hereby incorporated herein.
TECHNICAL FIELD
Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the treatment of acne and, more particularly, to the treatment and prevention of acne vulgaris by chlorination.
BACKGROUND
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition affecting 60-70% of Americans at some point during their lives. Severe acne vulgaris is inflammatory and often caused by infection by one or more bacterial species, including Propionibacterium acnes,
Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis . Acne starts when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. If germs get into the pores, the result can be swelling, redness, and the production of pus.
Typically, acne vulgaris is treated with a topical active, such as benzoyl peroxide, either alone or in combination with an antibiotic, such as tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, erythromycin, trimethoprim, or amoxicillin. Topical actives are less effective in cases of severe acne vulgaris and antibiotic treatment of acne vulgaris, as with all antibiotic treatments, creates a risk of increasing the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains.
SUMMARY
In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating acne vulgaris in an individual in need of such treatment, the method comprising: applying to a skin surface of the individual a quantity of electro-chemically activated water (ECAW) having a hypochlorous acid (H0C1) concentration between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm.
In another embodiment, the invention provides a topical medicament for the treatment of acne vulgaris comprising ECAW gel having a concentration of H0C1 between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm of the ECAW.
In still another embodiment, the invention provides a method of preventing acne vulgaris in an individual in need of such treatment, the method comprising: applying to a skin surface of the individual a quantity of electro-chemically activated water (ECAW) or ECAW gel having a hypochlorous acid (H0C1) concentration between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm two to four times a day.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Electro-chemically activated water (ECAW) includes, as an active component, hypochlorous acid (H0C1) , a potent antimicrobial effective in rapidly destroying bacteria, viruses , and spores . The hypochlorite ion (CIO-), also known as chlorate(I), is typically also found in ECAW. It, too, is a potent antimicrobial, although its antimicrobial activity is typically less than that of HOCl. ECAW may be produced, for example, by electrolysis of a dilute salt solution. Such electrolysis may be accomplished by passing the dilute salt solution through an electrolytic cell. One of ordinary skill in the art will understand the use of an electrolytic cell, which will not be described in further detail herein.
One embodiment of the invention provides a method of treating or preventing acne vulgaris, including severe or inflammatory acne vulgaris. The method includes applying a surface of the skin of an individual with liquid ECAW containing HOCl at a concentration of between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm. In some embodiments of the invention, the HOCl concentration is less than or equal to about 200 ppm.
Other embodiments of the invention include the application of a gelled ECAW containing a similar concentration of HOCl, i.e. , between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm. In some embodiments of the invention, the HOCl concentration is less than or equal to about 200 ppm. In any case, application may be made by spraying, washing, wiping, or any other method or technique.
In some embodiments of the invention, the ECAW, whether liquid or gelled, has a pH between about 4.5 and about 6.2. In some embodiments, the ECAW has a pH of about 5.5. Maintaining a pH of about 5.5 at the skin surface promotes maintenance of the acid mantle, which defends against bacterial infection.
Some embodiments of the invention include periodic application of a liquid or gelled ECAW, as described above, as a preventive measure.
This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any related or incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

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CLAIMS What is claimed is:
1. A method of treating acne vulgaris in an individual in need of such treatment, the method comprising:
applying to a skin surface of the individual a quantity of electro-chemically activated water (ECAW) having a hypochlorous acid (H0C1) concentration between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the ECAW is in a gelled form.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the ECAW has a pH between about 4.5 and about 6.2.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the concentration of H0C1 is effective as a disinfectant against at least one bacterial species.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein the at least one bacterial species is selected from a group consisting of: Propionibacterium acnes r Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis .
6. A topical medicament for the treatment of acne vulgaris comprising ECAW having a concentration of HOC1 between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm of the ECAW.
The topical medicament of claim 6, wherein the medicament in a gelled form.
8. The topical medicament of claim 6 having a pH between about 4.5 and about 6.2.
9. The topical medicament of claim 6, wherein the concentration of H0C1 is effective as a disinfectant against at least one bacterial species selected from a group consisting of: Propionibacterium acnes r Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis .
10. A method of preventing acne vulgaris in an individual in need of such treatment, the method comprising:
applying to a skin surface of the individual a quantity of electro-chemically activated water (ECAW) having a hypochlorous acid (H0C1) concentration between about 100 ppm and about 300 ppm two to four times daily.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the ECAW is in a gelled form.
12. The method of claim 10, wherein the ECAW has a pH between about 4.5 and about 6.2.
13. The method of claim 10, wherein the concentration of HOC1 is effective as a disinfectant against at least one bacterial species.
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