Methods for applying ointments, creams and gels to the skin

Abstract

Method for the simple and painless application of ointments, creams and gels to the skin.

Description

[0001] In Germany and Central Europe, inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and neurodermatitis are particularly common - and the number of skin cancer cases is also high.

[0002] In tropical countries in particular, however, the number of infectious skin diseases is significantly higher and the spectrum of pathogens is different than in our latitudes.

[0003] Furthermore, burns, scars, leg ulcers, sunburn, etc. also require treatment.

[0004] The treatment of most skin diseases focuses on alleviating symptoms. Non-contagious skin diseases are particularly well-addressed this way. In most cases, a cream or ointment for topical application is prescribed.

[0005] Any contact with the skin causes pain for the patient. Even when applying ointments, creams, or gels by hand, contact is unavoidable and therefore painful.

[0006] This patent application is based on my patent "Method for applying liquid coating agents" (Ref. No. 10 2023 000 178.3) and describes a simple method for applying ointments, creams, and gels without touching the skin, which means great relief and pain-free treatment for the patient.

[0007] A sponge cloth is used for this purpose. Sponge cloth (a structure made of cellulose and cotton fibers) can absorb up to 12 times its dry weight in water and the product does not fluff.

[0008] A round piece of sponge cloth with a diameter of approximately 5 cm is completely soaked with distilled water. Ointments, creams, or gels are poured onto this wet sponge cloth and applied to the skin. The already saturated sponge cloth can no longer absorb the substances, and they remain exclusively on the surface. When applied, the sponge glides over the skin without touching it. This application method avoids awkward contact with the application medium. The patient only feels the applied ointment, cream, or gel.

[0009] To prevent or relieve diaper rash in babies, the affected areas are treated with ointment, cream, or gel. Here, too, it is advisable to apply the products in a way that is as painless as possible for the baby.

Claims

[1] Method of applying ointments, creams or gels to the skin using a sponge cloth which is previously well watered. [2] The sponge cloth to be used in the method according to claim 1 should have a surface that is as smooth as possible and a handy shape that avoids accidental contact with the skin - ideally round with a diameter of 5-8 cm. [3] When applying the method according to claim 1, care must be taken to ensure that the piece of cloth is saturated with water but no longer drips or oozes. [4] To ensure the correct amount of water, as described in claim 3, the sponge cloth is sealed in a so-called sachet, which additionally contains the exact amount of distilled water. [5] To ensure sterility, the finished sachets referred to in claim 4 are then treated with gamma rays, which is state of the art in medicine. [6] The method described in claim 1 avoids contact with the patient's skin, which leads to the avoidance of additional pain caused by the application, particularly in the case of painful skin diseases or diaper dermatitis.