CPC A61M 37/0015 (2013.01) [A61K 39/0002 (2013.01); A61K 39/12 (2013.01); A61K 2039/55555 (2013.01); A61M 2037/0023 (2013.01); A61M 2037/0061 (2013.01)] | 30 Claims |
1. A dissolvable microneedle patch for delivery of a therapeutically active ingredient to skin comprising:
a plurality of microneedles and a removable substrate;
wherein the plurality of microneedles are attached to the removable substrate;
wherein the plurality of microneedles comprise a tapered tip that extends away from the removable substrate;
wherein the plurality of microneedles comprise a biodegradable polymer and a therapeutically active ingredient dispersed in the biodegradable polymer; and
wherein the therapeutically active ingredient is an immunogenic stimulator selected from the group consisting of Candida antigen, trichophyton antigen, and tuberculin; and
wherein the immunogenic stimulator is substantially free of glycerin.
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