US2008262095A1PendingUtilityA1

Protectant for UV-Induced Skin Damage

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Assignee: QLT USA INCPriority: Oct 30, 2002Filed: Jul 1, 2008Published: Oct 23, 2008
Est. expiryOct 30, 2022(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:David W. Osborne
A61K 31/136A61K 8/46A61P 17/00A61Q 17/04
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Abstract

The present invention provides a method for protecting against UV radiation-induced skin damage. Specifically, compositions including dapsone are administered to provide UV protection. The dapsone compositions may be administered orally, or by other parenteral routes, such as topically, transdermally, by inhalation, and the like.

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         30 . A method for preventing a premalignant skin lesion from becoming a malignant skin tumor comprising administering a composition to an individual having at least one premalignant skin lesion, wherein said composition comprises dapsone. 
     
     
         31 . A method for preventing UV-induced malignant skin tumor formation in an individual comprising:
 a) selecting the individual in need of protection from UV radiation; and   b) administering a composition to the individual, wherein said composition comprises dapsone.

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