< Back to previous page

Researcher

Olivier Aerts

  • Research Expertise:- in vivo evaluation/assessment of cutaneous side effects, contact allergy and irritation in particular, induced by environmental chemicals in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, drugs, medical devices, and occupational products - interpretation and clinical translation of in vitro obtained results of chemical analyses performed on aforementioned products, assessment of skin sensitization and elicitation risks - particular expertise in selected allergens (preservatives, drugs, photosensitizers)
  • Keywords:PATCH TEST, CONTACT DERMATITIS, DERMATOLOGY, CONTACT ALLERGY, Medicine
  • Disciplines:Dermatology, Diagnostics, Immunology, Medical biochemistry and metabolism
  • Research techniques:- skin tests, patch tests, photo-patch tests, epicutaneous tests, repeated open application tests, scratch patch tests, prick tests, intradermal tests, use tests. In collaboration with NatuRA lab UAntwerp: chemical analyses - password-protected databases on skin sensitizers in aforementioned products, frequency of occurrence, affected patient groups
  • Users of research expertise:- physicians - occupational medicine agencies - government and European agencies, including those focusing on side effects from consumer products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, occupational diseases - cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry