– Best height resolution available

– Maximum information is derived from small sample size using single cells as the „atoms of life“.

– Native biomaterial closely approaches the physiological situation of the individual.

– Precision: Nanoscale accuracy enables to classify skin (barrier) stress down to the SUBclinical range.

– Prevention: The Dermal Texture Index (DTI) acts independent of human inspection. A risk to develop skin problems can be detected BEFORE visible symptoms break out.

– Simplicity: an adhesive tape is attached to a skin area and sent to central lab via postal service.

– Compliance: Sampling is non-invasive and painless – only dead cell remnants are used, thereby lowering test person compliance or ethical hurdles.

– Ease: No sample processing, no medical training needed.

– Robustness: Samples can be stored at ambient temperature for months without loss in quality.

– Individual DTI levels usually remain constant; alterations are indicative for a change in treatment / lifestyle.