Epicutaneous Testing of Cosmetics for Skin Compatibility

ConditionDermatitis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorInsel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

About this trial

The dermatological testing of cosmetic products which are new on the market, or existing products with novel formulations is common and a useful procedure, yet necessary to alleviate common irritants and contact allergic reactions. Cosmetic products contain a range of substances that may be considered as potential irritants or contact allergens. In order to estimate that risk, cosmetics are tested by applying patch tests.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Men and women older than 18 years old

Persons undergoing a diagnostic patch test for reason of a skin disease

Signed written informed consent

Disqualifiers

Acute skin inflammation and eczema on the back

Systemic corticosteroid and immunosuppressive therapy as well as UV exposure of the back within the last 4 weeks

Topical corticosteroids used on the back within the last two weeks

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Patch test application

Treatment groups

180 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators