Skin Analysis — DermaLab Combo

Cortex Technology

DermaLab Combo

A complete and powerful multi-parameter skin analysis system operated by a wirelessly connected tablet PC. This unit can be freely configured with the following parameters: High resolution ultrasound, TEWL, elasticity, hydration, sebum, pH, temperature, video scope as well as skin color (melanin and erythema).

Advanced skin analysis customized to your needs

In the DermaLab Combo we have concentrated all our knowledge in one flexible concept with the goal to be able to offer all parameters in one instrument.

The result is an instrument, which for the first time offers high frequency ultrasound for instant skin assessment in combination with more traditional skin parameters such as elasticity, hydration, sebum, TEWL etc.

Features

Customise your DermaLab Combo for the desired application by adding probes as needed.

The DermaLab Combo is well suited for scientific skin analysis and ideal for product testing as well as research work.

Operation of the instrument is highly intuitive, fully touch-screen controlled and the gathered data may easily be exported for further processing.

DermaLab Combo

High resolution ultrasound

High resolution ultrasound featuring a unique rotating scanning principle. Covering a large area with a small footprint, the probe is specifically developed for applications within research, claims substantiation and cosmetic consulting.

Explore the software for each parameter

Technical specifications — DermaLab Combo

Dimensions: 24 x 23 x 9 cm

Operating temperature range: +5 °C to +40 °C

Operating humidity: Up to 90% rel. non-condensing

Operating system: Windows 10 Storage 4 GB RAM, 32+ GB Solid State Disk

USB-connector 1x USB 2.0

HDMI-connector 1

Power supply 100-240 V input, 12 V / 2,75 A output

Touch screen display 10-11” min, 1366×768 resolution

Data storage: Date/timestamped data files, Excel compatible files, .bmp image files

Options:

USB Keyboard/mouse

HDMI monitor

USB printer

USB disk

USB foot switch

Technical specifications — Equipments

Ultrasound probe

Principle: Rotating single element transducer

Transducer: Center frequency 20 MHz, band-width 5-35 MHz, focal-distance 13 mm

Scan: Length 17,6 mm, max penetration 3,37 mm, 188 lines per image

Gain-range: +/-10 dB

Image resolution: 60 µm x 200 µm (axial x lateral)

Measurements: automatic and manuel

Highlights:

Instant and automatic assessment of collagen level and dermal thinkness, low echogenic band (LEB)

Manuel measurement features – distance and intensity

Easy to operate — no need for training

TEWL Probe

Principle: Open chamber diffusion gradient.

Range: 0 – 250 g/m²/h, resolution: 0.1 g/m²/h,

Environment check: Relative humidity and temperature.

Display: Continuous real-time readout of TEWL.

Stop criteria: Preset standard deviation.

Highlights:

Special probe design eliminates the need for a protected measurement environment

Probe calibration with certificate

Hydration Probe

Probe designs: Flat faced and pin electrodes

Principle: Conductance, single frequency

Hydration: 0 … 9999 µS (1 µS resolution)

Spring loaded action triggers/stops measurement.

Calibration: Calibration checker available (optional)

Highlights:

Instant assessment of the water binding capacity in the stratum corneum

Pin-probe design facilitates dry skin and scalp applications and minimises water accumulation under the electrodes

Elasticity Probe

Principle: Stress/strain by preset vacuum

Settings: 3 vacuum settings (soft, normal and firm skin) and skin thickness

Measurements: Uparameter?, Young’s Modulus, ViscoElasticity, Retraction time

Probe: 10 mm suction aperture

Ultra low weight (approx. 7 grams) for minimum skin bias.

Adheres to the skin by double adhesive sticker.

Highlights:

Adheres to the skin by double adhesive sticker.

Reliable operation due to the use of double adhesive sticker

Soft, Normal and Firm setting of vacuum for extended dynamic range

Skin Temperature Probe

Principle: Non-contact infrared detection

Range: 10 – 50 ˚C

Resolution: 0.1 ˚C

Display Mode: Degree Celsius or degree Fahrenheit

Skin pH Probe

Probe type: Standard gel-filled surface type probe

Fast response time

Range: 1.00 – 11.00 pH

Skin Color Probe

Principle: High sensitivity color detecting chip Light Source: 2 x high intensity white LED Color Sensor: 4 x 16 active elements Target area: 7 mm diameter Pigmentation (melanin): 0.0 – 99.9 Erythema (redness, hemoglobin) 0.0 – 99.9 CIELAB: L*, a*, b* (resolution 0.1) Highlights: Optical focusing limits internal reflections and unwanted external light Illuminated target area Transparent probe front facilitates accurate positioning of probe