Dermatological Clinical Tests

In a dermatological clinic, skin biopsy examinations are mainly performed. These laboratory tests are usually performed to diagnose systemic disease associated with skin lesions or to monitor the patient's vital organ functions. Dermatology is a field that deals with skin health and the treatment of diseases affecting the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes.

The term dermatologically tested means testing any product listed under the medical practice of dermatology. Essentially, this claim means that the product has been tested by a dermatologist for tolerance and signs of obvious or severe skin reactions. The generally accepted meaning of this expression relates to the following claims:

• The product has been tested on human skin
• The formula has been found to be mostly safe when applied to the skin.
• The finished product is well tolerated by those who test it on their skin and in most cases does not cause skin reactions

However, this statement does not provide information on:

• How the tests are done
• How often and for how long the product is used
• The amount of product applied at any given time
• The specific body part the product was tested on
• Data on the results of the test
• Some of the people making the sample did not tolerate the product well or did not tolerate it at all

In this respect, a label bearing only dermatologically tested, without going into important details, does not inform the user about the effectiveness of the ingredients in the preparation and is of practical value. For more information, it is necessary to consult the manufacturer for specific details regarding the test design and the resulting results.

Generally, the most common practice in dermatological testing is the HRIPT test, which involves repeated application of a product to the human skin followed by a rest period. The rest period is then followed by a challenge phase that includes a new application of the product. Finally, a skin assessment is performed to determine the potential of the product to cause any sensitization or irritation.

However, most cosmetics and personal care manufacturers do not know the scientific testing processes, and are sometimes tempted by service providers that perform substandard tests.

Our organization also provides dermatological clinical testing services with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors.