A method and apparatus for testing chronic and acute skin inflammation treatments

摘要

The present invention is directed to a load application mechanism for use in a method for testing the efficacy of a preparation or dressing or other suitable product for the prevention of skin inflammation wherein the mechanism is used to generate a force or pressure, in combination with friction and shear, which leads to skin inflammation and comprises a contact means for rubbing against the skin of a participant and a means for controlling the rate at which the contact means contact a participant's skin.