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Article: Patch Therapy Bows For Acne Treatment.(v)(Brief Article)
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- Mass Market Retailers
- Article date:
- May 14, 2001
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NEW YORK -- Patch therapy, long familiar to consumers in Asia, has found increasing acceptance among Americans. Patch products were initially marketed here primarily by small manufacturers in the topical analgesics, first aid and cough/cold categories. But seeing their growing success, major manufacturers have jumped on the bandwagon.
Last year patch products debuted in the acne treatment sector, and the combination would seem to be perfect. Unlike topical acne ointments, which tend to end up smeared on the pillow or on surrounding skin when applied at night, patch therapy offers the convenience of a nonmessy delivery system and sustained application of medication ...