12.06.23
Codex Labs, a Silicon Valley biotech skintech company, has launched the first of two at-home diagnostic kits that it says provide a data-driven approach to skin conditions. The new tests play a role in the company’s new “SGBNET” platform, which marks its foray into the telehealth space.
In 2022, the company changed its name to from Codex Beauty to Codex Labs as it emphasized work in analytics for data-driven skin health management.
The new diagnostics kits—Decode.Myskin DNA Test and Decode.Myhealth Vitamin DNA Test— use qPCR sequencing. Myskin assesses skin oxidative stress, sensitivity, irritation, oiliness, pimples, pigmentation, sun exposure and general aging. Decode.Myhealth assesses the absorption, transport and metabolism of vitamins A through E and the implication for skin conditions. The test includes a 30-minute video or chat consultation with a genetic counsellor to explain test results in addition to a full report and counsellor notes. Codex Labs says it can then continue working with the consumer to create a personalized regimen to address the skin condition.
“At Codex Labs, we believe that the skin-gut-brain axes holds the key to many health issues, and that next generation dermatology will integrate not only topicals and supplements, but diet, lifestyle, and mental health. Our aim with the SGBNET platform is to connect professionals and services with consumers who would otherwise not have access to such care,” stated Dr. Barbara Paldus, CEO, Codex Labs.
According to Paldus, theDNA testing complements its DermScore AI Monitoring system.
"We believe that datadriven, at-home dermatology represents the future of accessible care to those with skin conditions,” she said.
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In 2022, the company changed its name to from Codex Beauty to Codex Labs as it emphasized work in analytics for data-driven skin health management.
The new diagnostics kits—Decode.Myskin DNA Test and Decode.Myhealth Vitamin DNA Test— use qPCR sequencing. Myskin assesses skin oxidative stress, sensitivity, irritation, oiliness, pimples, pigmentation, sun exposure and general aging. Decode.Myhealth assesses the absorption, transport and metabolism of vitamins A through E and the implication for skin conditions. The test includes a 30-minute video or chat consultation with a genetic counsellor to explain test results in addition to a full report and counsellor notes. Codex Labs says it can then continue working with the consumer to create a personalized regimen to address the skin condition.
SGBNET Platform
According to Codex, the SGBNET platform includes DermSCORE (an AI analytic that monitors acne lesions, comedones, or hyperpigmentation), allows consumers to register their Decode DNA kits, and schedules consultations with genetic counselors.“At Codex Labs, we believe that the skin-gut-brain axes holds the key to many health issues, and that next generation dermatology will integrate not only topicals and supplements, but diet, lifestyle, and mental health. Our aim with the SGBNET platform is to connect professionals and services with consumers who would otherwise not have access to such care,” stated Dr. Barbara Paldus, CEO, Codex Labs.
According to Paldus, theDNA testing complements its DermScore AI Monitoring system.
"We believe that datadriven, at-home dermatology represents the future of accessible care to those with skin conditions,” she said.
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