Systems and kits for treatment methods

Abstract

Systems and methods are described for organizing a plurality of products used in the treatment of skin conditions. A plurality of containers is uniquely identified by color, shape, numbering and a set of rules. Each rule corresponds to a different one of the containers. Each rule specifies the method by which a product contained in the corresponding container is applied to the skin. A system of three containers is described including cleanser preparation, drug active ingredient and moisturizer, sealant or emollient finishing containers. The containers are easily recognizable as possessing sequential attributes and can be identified by numerical or color-coded sequence. Instructions may be arranged and recited in concordance with the sequence of the containers. In some embodiments, the rules may include numerical keys concordant with the number of its associated container.

1 . A system for organizing a plurality of products for application to an area of skin, comprising:
 a plurality of containers, wherein each container has a sequence number and is uniquely identified by at least one of a color and a shape; and   a set of rules, wherein each rule applies to a different one of the plurality of containers and specifies a procedure by which a product contained in the corresponding container is applied to the area of skin, and wherein at least one step of the procedure is limited by the sequence number of the container corresponding to the each rule.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of containers includes three or more containers and the set of rules includes a rule of ones, a rule of twos and a rule of threes. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein one of the plurality of containers contains a cleanser preparation. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein one of the plurality of containers contains a drug having an active ingredient. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the active ingredient is cortisone-based. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the active ingredient is an antimicrobial. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the active ingredient is an antihistamine. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein one of the plurality of containers contains liquid nitrogen. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein one of the plurality of containers contains a moisturizer. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein one of the plurality of containers contains a sealant. 
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein one of the plurality of containers contains an emollient. 
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of containers contains first, second and third containers containing a cleanser, a drug and a moisturizer respectively and wherein the rule of ones, the rule of twos and the rule of threes applies to the cleanser, the drug and the moisturizer respectively. 
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 12 , further comprising a wrap for placing about the area of the skin, wherein the set of rules includes a rule applying to the placement of the wrap. 
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the wrap comprises a plurality of layers, including a first layer configured to be placed directly onto the area of the skin and retain wetness approximate to the area of the skin. 
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of layers includes a decorative outer layer. 
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of layers includes a barrier layer positioned between the outer layer and the first layer. 
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the wrap comprises a plurality of layers, including a first layer configured to be placed about an affected area of the skin and wick moisture away from the affected area of the skin. 
   
   
       18 . A method for managing compliance during a treatment program for a skin condition comprising:
 providing a set of rules, each rule corresponding to a different one of the three or more sequenced containers, wherein the sequence of the containers specifies the order by which a product contained in the corresponding container is applied to an area of skin;   providing a drug and one or more skin products in the three or more containers, wherein the content of each container is specified by a corresponding rule; and   uniquely identifying each of the three or more containers with a unique identifier corresponding to the position of the each container in the sequence, wherein the unique identifier includes a number and a color.   
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the unique identifier includes a shape. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the set of rules includes a rule of ones, a rule of twos and a rule of threes corresponding to the first, second and third containers in the sequence, respectively. 
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the first, second and third containers in the sequence contain a cleanser, a drug and a moisturizer, respectively. 
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the skin condition is atopic dermatitis and the drug comprises a cortisone-based product. 
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the skin condition is a microbial condition and the drug comprises an antimicrobial drug. 
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the skin condition is a rash and the drug comprises an antihistamine.