Photobiology

Broad spectrum of capabilities to evaluate skin's response to light

The interplay of light with our skin is unavoidable. These interactions can have both beneficial and harmful effects depending on a wide range of conditions. Excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation from solar exposure is known to cause skin damage and contribute to the development of skin cancers. However, this UV radiation is also necessary for the natural synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin. Ten Bio has developed a wide range of photobiology capabilities to enable a deeper understanding of the interaction of light with skin.

Photobiology capabilities

  1. Solar simulated, visible, UVB and UVC light sources
  2. Fontana-Masson staining
  3. Quantitative skin color measurements
  4. DNA damage (CPD, 6-4 PP)
  5. Changes in skin pigmentation
  6. Access to a diverse range of skin phototypes (Fitzpatrick I-VI)
    SPF testing

Unexposed - melanin in basal layer

UVB exposure - redistribution of melanin

Assessment of DNA damage in Fitzpatrick skin type V

Untreated

Solar simulator

Solar simulator with SPF 50

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