| abstract |
The invention provides a device in the form of a patch for the topical application of an anti-acne formulation, comprising a synthetic pressuresensitive adhesive used as a carrier or associated with a carrier, said carrier having the anti-acne formulation uniformly distributed therein, characterized in that said anti-acne formulation comprises effective amounts of at least two active ingredients from at least two different groups of active ingredients and in that said at least two different groups are selected from the group comprising keratolytic agents, anti-irritant agents, antiseptic agents, antimicrobial agents, hormones, hormone-agonists, hormone-antagonists and other agents suitable for treating acne. |