Ion Generating Element for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current treatments for atopic dermatitis, such as external steroids and antihistamines, require continuous administration due to side effects and limited long-term use, and environmental antigen removal methods are not entirely effective.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that generate and apply high concentrations of positive ions (H+(H2O)m) and negative ions (O2-(H2O)n) to the skin surface, using an ion generating element to create a treatment environment without drugs, with concentrations exceeding 200,000/cm³.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If external steroids or antihistamines are administered to treat atopic dermatitis, then the symptoms are temporarily ameliorated, but the treatment requires continuous administration and causes side effects from prolonged use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces chemical drug treatment with a physical treatment method using ion generation. The ion generating element produces positive and negative ions that directly interact with the skin surface, substituting the chemical mechanism of steroids and antihistamines with a physical ion-based mechanism to treat atopic dermatitis without drug-related side effects
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the treatment parameters by controlling ion concentration (maintaining positive ion concentration at 100,000/cm³ or higher and negative ion concentration at 100,000/cm³ or higher) and treatment duration (5 minutes or longer per session, 3-7 sessions per week). This parameter-based approach replaces the dosage-based chemical treatment with controllable physical treatment parameters
2Object-affected harmful factors
If antigenic substances in indoor space are removed or deactivated to prevent atopic dermatitis, then environmental factors are addressed, but genetic factors and other causes remain ineffective
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces ions as an intermediary substance that mediates the treatment between the environment and the patient. Instead of only removing antigens from the environment, ions serve as an active intermediary that directly interacts with the skin surface, providing a more comprehensive treatment approach that addresses both environmental and internal factors
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the treatment approach into two independent components: environmental control (antigen removal) and direct skin treatment (ion application). This segmentation allows the ion treatment to work independently on the skin surface, providing reliable symptom relief regardless of environmental antigen levels or genetic predisposition
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach effectively prevents or treats atopic dermatitis without drug administration, reducing side effects and improving symptoms by directly interacting with the skin, as demonstrated in experimental models.
Implementation Method 1
filling a covered space with positive ions composed of H+
Implementation Method 2
respective concentrations of the positive ions and the negative ions generated as a result of discharge
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AI summary
A method for preventing or treating atopic dermatitis of a patient by covering the patient itself or a patient's area affected by the atopic dermatitis, filling a covered space with positive ions composed of H+(H2O)m (m being any integer) and negative ions composed of O2-(H2O)n (n being any integer) generated as a result of discharge in an atmosphere, and bringing the positive ions and the negative ions into contact with a skin surface of the patient and a medical device for preventing or treating atopic dermatitis by covering a patient itself or an affected area, filling a covered space with positive ions composed of H+(H2O)m (m being any integer) and negative ions composed of O2-(H2O)n (n being any integer) generated as a result of discharge in an atmosphere, and bringing the positive ions and the negative ions into contact with a skin surface of the patient.