The Effect of Violet Device Dosed Ultra Violet-C Light (UV-C) Exposure on Healthy Hand Skin

The Effect of Violet Device Dosed UV-C Exposure on Healthy Hand Skin

The purpose of this trial is to determine the safety of ultraviolet light (UV-C) irradiation as a method to sanitize hands instead of chemical-based sanitizers.

Eligible participants will be enrolled and receive treatment with the Violet UV-C device or UV-B. Punch biopsies will be performed following UV exposure to quantify any changes in cellular and molecular properties of the tissue.

Inclusion Criteria

• Good general health
• Type 1 or type 2 skin (lightly colored skin)
• No history of skin disorders, disease states or physical conditions which would impair evaluation of the test sites
• Willingness and ability to follow the protocol
• No use of lotion or hand sanitizer 3 hours before the experiment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Has received an experimental drug or used an experimental device in the 30 days prior to admission to the study
• Undergoing treatment or taking medication that increases sun sensitivity
• History of keloids
• History of sensitivity to lidocaine or epinephrine
• Pregnant or nursing women, pregnancy status will be self-reported, women unsure of their pregnancy status will be excluded