Dermatology

BioScreen Clinical Services offers a wide variety of dermatological testing for the Pre-market evaluation of various consumer products, cosmetics, OTC drugs and devices. BioScreen maintains a large diverse database of study subjects. Studies are available for anti-aging, OTC drug efficacy, acne, sensitive skin and a variety of product categories in including laser devices for skin treatment. BioScreen is the industry leader in Human Repeat Insult Patch testing (HRIPT). A number of skin safety protocols are available including cumulative irritation, Draize, Maximization and other protocols.

BioScreen works with board certified Dermatologists and Ophthalmologists in the development and oversight of routine protocols as well as new, novel and innovative studies. Protocols can be customized to meet client's needs.

BioScreen Clinical is FDA registered and all studies are performed under cGCP procedures. IRB submissions are available when required using our internal IRB or independent IRBs.

Professional high definition medical digital photography is available on site. BioScreen also has the Canfield Visia CR and Canfield Vectra 3D photographic systems

For Human Repeat insult Patch Testing or related tests BioScreen offers diversified subject races and skin types. Panels may be run on Asian subjects , exclusively. These panels are run in mainland China and are managed by Chinese dermatologists.

BioScreen can also offer panels for the Latin American market. Please inquire if subject panels are needed for this market exclusively.

Upcoming 2010 RIPT Study Dates*

3/22/2010 | 4/12/2010 | 5/3/2010 | 5/24/2010 | 6/14/2010 | 7/06/2010 | 7/26/2010
8/16/2010 | 9/07/2010 | 9/27/2010 | 10/18/2010 | 11/8/2010 | 12/6/2010

Our testing capabilities include:

• Human Repeat Insult Patch Test - A RIPT test determines if a product may be sensitizing or irritating to the skin of the user methods used:
• Shelanski Method
• Marzulli and Maibach Method
• Single application Patch Test - Products are applied occlusively for a single 48 hour application
• Dermatologist tested
• Cumulative Irritation Test
• Acnegenicity / Comedogenicity
• Acne Treatment
• Facial Stinging ( " safe for sensitive Skin")
• Follicular Biopsy
• Pediatrician Tested

Photographic capabilities:

• Canfield VISIA-CR photography system: The Canfield system which takes close up high resolution photography for studies of the face. Whether your goal is quantitative analysis, subjective evaluation of both, VISIA-CR delivers excellent, standardized image capture for wrinkles and fine lines, skin texture, coloration/evenness, photo damage, vascular features and porphyrins (p. acnes).
• VECTRA 3D System: The VECTRA 3D system for quantitative skin measurements, and advanced image analysis provides leading-edge imaging capabilities for claims substantiation and research applications. 3D imaging provides close up three dimension views of any area of the body and allows for high resolution surface topographic measurements.

Home - Use Safety Studies:

• Cosmetics
• Bath Products
• Dermatological Products

Please contact us for more information regarding our dermatology services at info@bioscreen.com

* Panel dates are subject to change. Panels may be added at anytime, contact Client Services for additional panel dates.