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Last Updated: March 26, 2026

Claims for Patent: 5,952,372

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Summary for Patent: 5,952,372

Title:	Method for treating rosacea using oral or topical ivermectin
Abstract:	A method of treating rosacea in humans involving orally-administered or topically-applied ivermectin is disclosed. More specifically, oral ivermectin in a regimen of 200 micrograms per kilogram body weight per dose for 2 or 3 consecutive doses at least 3 and not more than 7 days apart as the preferred regimen or, alternatively, topical ivermectin compounded to a 2% concentration by weight in a cream, lotion, or gel carrier vehicle is administered as an effective treatment for all clinical stages and signs of rosacea in affected persons.
Inventor(s):	William Robert McDaniel
Assignee:	Galderma SA
Application Number:	US09/156,280
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