Sebum collection and monitoring means and method

Details Sebum collection and monitoring means and method Sebum collection and monitoring means and method

1983-11-28

1985-08-06

Coven, Edward M.

Surgery

Truss

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604897, A61B 1000

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active

045329370

ABSTRACT:
Means for absorbing sebum screted by sebacious glands of a subject as well as providing semi-quantitative estimation of the rate of sebum production at various sites on the subject's skin and a record of excretion patterns on the skin, said means comprising a microporous hydrophobic polymeric film substrate coated on a major surface with a high molecular weight adhesive that is resistant to migration into the pores of the polymeric film. Said means may also be used to provide therapy by absorbing excess sebum or delivering medication to sites or abnormal sebum secretion. Method for ascertaining secretion patterns on the skin by applying to the skin for a preselected time a microporous, hydrophobic, polymeric film.

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