Helix BioMedix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development for treatment of rare dermatological diseases, such as Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP). The Company is in the preclinical stage of development and intends to file for orphan drug designation prior to entering the clinical development pathway. Its legacy business consists of an proprietary library of patented bioactive peptides. Its lead drug development candidate, HB4208, is a polypeptide DNA deoxyribonucleic (DNA) damage response (DDR) enzyme for topical treatment of the rare genetic disorder (orphan disease) XP. Its intellectual property portfolio offers multiple pathways for commercialization in this area ranging from Rx dermatology to aesthetic dermatology and personal care. It is developing new treatment options for dermatologic conditions which offer the therapeutic effectiveness and safety benefits of its advanced bioactive small molecule technology. It is also engaged in the treatment of skin conditions.