Tissue abrasives

Details Tissue abrasives Tissue abrasives

2003-10-30

2009-10-06

Weddington, Kevin (Department: 1614)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice

C424S404000, C424S443000, C424S446000, C424S447000, C424S448000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07597900

ABSTRACT:
Abrasive compositions which include bioactive materials, such as bioactive glass and bioactive ceramics, which provide biological properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant effects, improved wound healing, and/or other beneficial effects are provided. Also provided are abrasive compositions comprising relatively non-toxic, bioinert glasses and ceramics which provide good abrasive effects, reduce or eliminate potentially harmful small particles; reduce or eliminate clogging of dermabrasion equipment; possess a relatively large surface area for applying coatings; and may be inexpensive and simple to make. Methods for abrading human or animal tissue, such as human skin, by contacting such tissue with these abrasive compositions is also provided.

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