DermaSal™
"Invisible patches for localized dermal and transdermal delivery of a wide range of treatment ingredients and sensory markers."
Patches offer an elegant, convenient way to deliver ingredients onto skin and localize their release onto the target site. DermaSal™ is a patch for the controlled, topical delivery of pharmaceutical ingredients to the skin, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands. Depending on the nature of the active ingredient, DermaSal™ may also serve as a transdermal delivery system. The clear patch consists of a rate-controlling polymeric matrix, yet neither adhesive nor a membrane is necessary for application.
Designed to be comfortable and easy to use, its self-adhesive properties are sufficient to keep the patch in place for the recommended treatment period while allowing total dissolution with minimal skin irritation or residue. Application and removal of the patch is as easy as rinsing the area with water. DermaSal™ is especially effective in treating acne and can deliver more salicylic acid to a problem area than stick products and creams. DermaSal™ patches are available with a wide range of treatment ingredients that can be either neat or encapsulated.
DermaSal™ attributes include:
- Easy to apply
- Invisible on skin
- Comfort and minimal foreign body sensation
- Provide a protective topical layer - wound dressing
- Localizes the precise, pre-determined dose of functional ingredients on the treatment site
- Reduced reapplication occurances and improved treatment effect
- Enhanced bioavailability and efficacy of ingredients
- Capable of including a sensory marker that is released in synchrony to that of the active ingredient to "signal" that the product was activated
- Capable of providing delivery of multiple ingredients
- Minimal skin irritation or excipient residue
Product Applications
DermaSal™ has the ability to encapsulate a wide range of ingredients within its patchy delivery system. Some examples listed by industries include:
- Health Care: Therapeutic substance or a pharmaceutically active agent such as a drug • local or general anesthetic • pain killer • vaccines • antigens • microorganisms • antibacterial agents • antiseptics • keratolytic agents • anti-inflammatory agents • wound dressing • wound healing promoters • peptides • polypeptides • proteins • burn treatment products • and others
- Personal Care: Moisturizers • antioxidants • free radical scavengers • depigmentation agents • antibacterial agents • anti-acne agents • anti-aging agents • anti-wrinkling agents • deodorants • antiperspirants • emollients • tanning agents • skin lightening agents • anti-fungal • depilating agents • anti-diaper rash agents • prickly heat agents • make-up preparations • vitamins • amino acids and their derivatives • botanicals and herbal extracts • retinoids • cooling and heating agents • cell turnover enhancers • sunscreens moisture absorbers • sebum absorbers • and others
