KR-20260062989-A - DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING HAIR GROWTH

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a method for promoting hair growth or hair stimulation of a subject comprises the steps of applying vacuum or suction using a handpiece assembly along a target portion of the skin surface of a subject where hair growth or hair stimulation is required, and providing at least one therapeutic substance to said target portion of the skin surface of the subject, wherein the application of vacuum or suction helps to promote hair growth or hair stimulation.

Inventors

• 이그논, 로저
• 니콜라스, 이디, 에프.
• 코헨, 윌리엄

Assignees

• 하이드라페이셜 엘엘씨

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20160707

Priority Date

20150708

Claims (20)

1. As a method for promoting hair growth or hair stimulation of a subject, A step of applying vacuum or suction using a handpiece assembly along a target portion of the skin surface of the subject where hair growth or hair stimulation is required; and The method comprises the step of providing at least one therapeutic substance to the target portion of the skin surface of the subject; The above method of applying vacuum or suction helps promote hair growth or hair stimulation.
2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the vacuum or suction is applied continuously or intermittently.
3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the vacuum or suction is applied intermittently using a pulsing device.
4. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of providing at least one therapeutic substance to the skin of the subject is performed (i) manually by hand application or tapping or (ii) through a handpiece assembly.
5. A method according to claim 3, wherein the pulsing device is configured to generate a first pressure and a second pressure alternating along the skin surface of the object, the first pressure being greater than the second pressure and the second pressure being a vacuum or suction.
6. A method according to claim 5, wherein the first pressure is a static pressure.
7. A method according to claim 5, wherein the first pressure is a vacuum or suction.
8. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the distal end of the handpiece assembly is configured to contact the skin surface of the object.
9. A method according to claim 8, wherein the end portion of the handpiece assembly comprises a tip.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the tip is detachable from the proximal portion of the handpiece assembly.
11. The method of claim 9, wherein the tip comprises at least one suction port or opening to which vacuum or suction is optionally applied.
12. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the at least one therapeutic substance comprises one or more of the following: growth factors, amino acids (e.g., leucine, isoleucine, valine, etc.), antioxidants, minoxidil, other antihypertensive vasodilators, finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole, spironolactone, flutamide, catechin, epicatechin, other phytochemicals, carnitine, rejuvaplex, copper peptide, other hair growth stimulants, other pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical agents, plant products, cleansing or pre-cleansing shampoos, other cleansing or pre-cleansing liquids (e.g., salicylic acid, GlySal™ (a mixture of glycolic acid and salicylic acid), other acids, etc.), and other natural and synthetic substances.
13. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the at least one therapeutic substance is contained in a bottle, and the bottle is in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly.
14. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the at least one therapeutic substance is contained in a cartridge, and the cartridge is configured to be fixed to the handpiece assembly.
15. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the at least one therapeutic substance is positioned on the tip of the handpiece assembly, and the at least one therapeutic substance is configured to be at least partially dissolved or expelled in the presence of a liquid.
16. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the application of vacuum or suction helps promote blood flow to the target portion of the skin surface of the subject or nearby.
17. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 16, further comprising the step of at least partially peeling the skin surface of the object.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein the step of at least partially peeling the skin surface of the object comprises the step of peeling using an abrasive surface or member.
19. A method according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the step of at least partially peeling the skin surface of the object comprises the step of peeling using a chemical peeling agent.
20. A method according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein the step of at least partially peeling the skin surface of the subject precedes the step of providing at least one therapeutic substance to the target portion of the skin surface of the subject.

Description

Devices, systems and methods for promoting hair growth Cross-reference & Consolidation of References for Related Applications This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/190,243 filed July 8, 2015 and U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/320,476 filed April 9, 2016, the entire contents of both of which are incorporated herein by reference. U.S. Patent Application No. 12/346,582, filed on December 30, 2008 and registered as U.S. Patent No. 8,343,116 on January 1, 2013; U.S. Patent Application No. 11/392,348, filed on March 29, 2006 and registered as U.S. Patent No. 8,048,089 on November 1, 2011; U.S. Patent Application No. 12/832,663, filed on July 8, 2010 and registered as U.S. Patent No. 8,814,836 on August 26, 2014; and International Patent Application No. PCT/US2014/024992, filed on March 12, 2014 and published as PCT Publication No. WO 2014/151104 on September 25, 2014. The whole is incorporated herein by reference and forms part of this specification. Technology field The present application generally relates to devices, systems, and methods for promoting hair growth, and more specifically, enabling hair growth by treating the adjacent skin tissue of a subject. The present application also has the potential for application to any other type of skin treatment procedure and other skin treatment devices and systems. According to some embodiments, a fastening member or shroud configured to be positioned along a distal end of a handpiece assembly, wherein the fastening member comprises a shear portion configured to be attached to a proximal component of the handpiece assembly, a distal end configured to be in contact with and engage with a skin surface to be treated, and a body extending between the shear portion and the distal end configured to accommodate irregularities and other contours along the skin surface to be treated, wherein the fastening member is flexible and the fastening member is configured to facilitate the capture of liquid provided along the skin surface to be treated during use. According to some embodiments, the fastening member or shroud comprises rubber or other elastomeric material (e.g., silicone rubber). In some embodiments, the fastening member comprises at least one bellow or other foldable member to facilitate movement of the fastening member relative to the skin surface to be treated. In some embodiments, the fastening member or shroud is configured to be coupled to the tip of the handpiece assembly, wherein the front end of the fastening member is configured to be fixedly or detachably coupled to the tip. In some embodiments, the fastening member or shroud is configured to be coupled to the main body portion of the handpiece assembly, wherein the front end of the fastening member is configured to be fixedly or detachably coupled to the main body portion of the handpiece assembly. According to some embodiments, a method for promoting hair growth or hair stimulation of a subject comprises the steps of applying a vacuum or suction using a handpiece assembly along a target portion of the skin surface of the subject where hair growth or hair stimulation is required, and providing at least one therapeutic substance to the target portion of the skin surface of the subject, wherein the application of the vacuum or suction helps to promote hair growth or hair stimulation. According to some embodiments, a method for promoting hair growth or hair stimulation of a subject comprises the steps of applying positive pressure using a handpiece assembly along a target portion of the skin surface of the subject where hair growth or hair stimulation is required, and providing at least one therapeutic substance to the target portion of the skin surface of the subject, wherein the application of the voltage helps to promote hair growth or hair stimulation. According to some embodiments, the vacuum or suction is applied continuously or intermittently. In some embodiments, the vacuum or suction is applied intermittently using a pulsing device. In one embodiment, the pulsing device is configured to generate a first pressure and a second pressure alternating along the skin surface of the subject, wherein the first pressure is greater than the second pressure and the second pressure is a vacuum or suction. In some embodiments, the first pressure is a static pressure. In some embodiments, the first pressure is a vacuum or suction. According to some embodiments, the distal end of the handpiece assembly is configured to contact the skin surface of the subject. In some embodiments, the distal end of the handpiece assembly includes a tip. In some embodiments, the tip is detachable from the proximal portion of the handpiece assembly. In one embodiment, the tip includes at least one suction port or opening to which vacuum or suction is optionally applied. According to some embodiments, the at least one therapeutic substance comprises one or more of the following: growth