The present invention relates to a new
skin gene card for genetic test, a method for acquiring
DNA and
RNA and performing various genetic tests using the same, and practical applications thereof. More specifically, the inventors of the present invention have developed a
skin gene card capable of acquiring samples from
human skin, hair or mucosa simply, safely and quickly and enabling stable long-term storage and transport of
DNA and
RNA included in the acquired sample at
room temperature. Various genetic tests may performed using the acquired
DNA and
RNA, including
polymerase chain reaction (PCR), reverse transcription (RT)-PCR, real-time PCR, sequencing, hybridization, DNA
chip analysis, single-
nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)
assay,
gene mutation assay,
promoter methylation assay,
gene expression assay, etc. The genetic
skin test result may be utilized for
disease prognosis, nutrigenomic test, pharmacogenomic test, forensic test such as personal identification, diagnosis of genetic diseases, diagnosis of skin diseases, or the like. In addition, through an
objective evaluation of the skin or hair condition, a personalized cosmetic and
skin care system may be established for practical application in beauty care, cosmetology,
dermatology, and clinical practice.