Methods and devices for the treatment of skin lesions

Details Methods and devices for the treatment of skin lesions Methods and devices for the treatment of skin lesions

2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Heat application

C606S029000, C607S098000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07137979

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for the treatment of skin lesions resulting from bacterial, fungal or viral infections or from exposure to irritants are disclosed. The invention relates methods and devices for delivering a controlled dose of thermal energy to the infected or irritated tissue and thereby speed the recovery process.

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