Skin Medicinals

What Skin Medicinals does

Skin Medicinals, LLC is a US-based digital health platform founded in 2018 that connects licensed prescribers — primarily board-certified dermatologists — with patients who need affordable, customized compounded prescription dermatology medications. The platform routes prescriptions to a network of four contracted compounding pharmacies (Foothills Pharmacy, Chemistry Rx Pharmacy, Strive Pharmacy, and ApothecoRx) that ship directly to patients' homes, bypassing pharmacy benefit managers and insurance billing to deliver prescription-strength compounds at 50-90% below traditional retail pricing (e.g., customized Clobetasol at $38-$68 vs. generic retail of $382-$1,528).

The core technology is a prescribing and fulfillment workflow that enables physicians to combine multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients (retinoids, niacinamide, turmeric, azelaic acid, high-dose Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride, and others) into single customized compounds tailored to a patient's condition and skin type, for conditions including acne, rosacea, anti-aging, warts, hyperpigmentation/melasma, inflammatory conditions (eczema and psoriasis), and hair loss. The platform supports multiple prescriber types (MD, DO, NP, PA, DPM, OD, ND, DMD), requires Business Associate Agreements under HIPAA, and operates an interactive physician search directory for patient acquisition. Extensions include HairStim, a proprietary compounded hair loss treatment launched in 2024 by affiliated HairStim Labs at $60/month via subscription, and the SM Skincare over-the-counter line (Triple Lipid Moisturizer, SM Clear SPF 50, Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid Serum, Daily Hydrating Facial Moisturizer) sold through the Virtual Dermshop marketplace, operated via wholly owned subsidiary APGSM Marketplace, LLC.

Skin Medicinals monetizes through transaction fees on each prescription compounded and shipped, plus subscription revenue from HairStim and OTC product sales routed through healthcare provider storefronts on the Virtual Dermshop marketplace. The company is privately held, headquartered at 788 Morris Turnpike, Floor 3, Short Hills, New Jersey, has served over 100,000 cumulative patients, and restricts service to US healthcare providers and patients with state-by-state availability still expanding.

Name

Skin Medicinals

Legal name

Skin Medicinals, LLC

Website

https://skinmedicinals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skin Medicinals is a US digital health platform connecting dermatologists with patients for affordable customized compounded prescriptions across acne, rosacea, anti-aging, hair loss, and inflammatory skin conditions, fulfilled by licensed pharmacies and paid out-of-pocket.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compounded Dermatology Medications

NAICS

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Dermatology OTC & Skin Health (Acne Treatments, Eczema/Psoriasis OTC, Antifungals, Wart Removal) (CRADAMAF), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

Keywords

• Compounded dermatology medications
• Physician compounding platform
• Custom skincare prescriptions
• Topical compounded treatments
• Digital dermatology platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Prescription Compounded Medications: Revenue is generated from prescription medication transactions fulfilled through licensed compounding pharmacies (Foothills Pharmacy, Chemistry Rx Pharmacy, Strive Pharmacy, ApothecoRx). Patients pay for custom-compounded medications prescribed by their dermatologist and shipped directly to their home. The platform facilitates the transaction between physicians, patients, and pharmacies, taking a margin on each prescription filled. Auto-refill subscriptions are available for prescription medications. No insurance billing is involved — patients pay out-of-pocket at a fraction of traditional medication costs.
2. OTC Skincare Products (Virtual Dermshop): Over-the-counter skincare products (Triple Lipid Moisturizer, SM Clear SPF 50, Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid Serum, Daily Hydrating Facial Moisturizer) sold directly to patients through healthcare providers' virtual storefronts. One-time purchase model with auto-refill option.
3. HairStim Hair Loss Products: Proprietary topical compounded hair loss treatment sold at $60/month through dermatologists. Additional charges apply for Latanoprost and Dutasteride formulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Skin Medicinals operates a digital health platform that connects dermatologists with patients to provide access to science-based, compounded prescription topical and oral medications at affordable prices. Independent physicians evaluate patients, select active ingredients, and prescribe customized compounds (combining multiple actives such as retinoids, niacinamide, and turmeric into single formulations) that are fulfilled by licensed compounding pharmacies (Foothills, Chemistry Rx, Strive, ApothecoRx) and shipped directly to patients' homes. The company also distributes its own over-the-counter SM Skincare line through a Virtual Dermshop marketplace and offers the HairStim proprietary topical hair loss treatment.

Product overview

Skin Medicinals operates as a digital health platform that connects dermatologists with patients to provide access to science-based, compounded prescription topical medications and customized compounds at affordable prices. The core offering includes the Skin Medicinals Platform with condition-specific treatment compounds for Acne, Rosacea, Anti-Aging, Warts, Hyperpigmentation/Melasma, and Inflammatory Conditions (Eczema/Psoriasis). The company also offers HairStim, a specialized topical hair loss treatment product from HairStim Labs, and SM Skincare, an over-the-counter skincare sub-brand featuring products like Triple Lipid Moisturizer, SM Clear SPF 50 Sunscreen, Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid Serum, and Daily Hydrating Facial Moisturizer. The platform eliminates prior authorizations, provides transparent affordable pricing, and ships medications directly to patients' homes from partnered pharmacies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HairStim: Hair loss treatment product line featuring topical compounded actives including Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride, Dutasteride, and other ingredients. Created by HairStim Labs.

Products and services

• Skin Medicinals Platform A digital health platform connecting dermatologists with patients to provide access to science-based, compounded prescription topical and oral medications, eliminating prior authorizations and offering transparent pricing.
• Acne Treatment Compounds Prescription retinoid compounds for acne treatment, personalized by physicians with options including Tretinoin, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Turmeric, and Niacinamide.
• Rosacea Treatment Compounds Compounded prescription medications containing Metronidazole, Ivermectin, and Azelaic Acid for treating rosacea.
• Anti-Aging Treatment Compounds Custom prescription-strength retinoid compounds created by dermatologists for anti-aging treatment.
• Wart Treatment Compounds Custom prescription-strength topical treatments for warts including Salicylic Acid and 5-Fluorouracil compounds for at-home treatment.
• Hyperpigmentation/Melasma Treatment Compounds Prescription-strength lightening creams for melasma and hyperpigmentation containing Hydroquinone (4%, 8%, 12% strengths), Kojic Acid, and Vitamin C.
• Inflammatory Conditions Treatment Compounds Compounded anti-inflammatory medications for eczema and psoriasis including Clobetasol, Triamcinolone, Fluocinonide, and Desonide.
• HairStim Proprietary topical compounded hair loss treatment from HairStim Labs containing 6-7% Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride, Topical Spironolactone, Retinoic Acid, Dutasteride, Latanoprost, Turmeric, and Resveratrol. Priced at $60/month.
• SM Skincare Virtual Dermshop E-commerce marketplace operated by APGSM Marketplace, LLC enabling healthcare providers to sell over-the-counter skincare products directly to patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ patients served
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foothills PharmacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed compounding pharmacy that fulfills prescription orders for Skin Medicinals patients. Processes and ships prescription medications within 2-3 business days. Charges $4.99 for USPS First-Class shipping with extra fees for cold-packing. Ships to US addresses, US territories, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses. One of the four contracted pharmacies listed in the shipping policy.
• Chemistry Rx PharmacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed compounding pharmacy fulfilling prescription orders for Skin Medicinals patients. Ships via USPS First-Class. Processes and ships within 2-3 business days. Ships to US addresses, territories, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
• Strive PharmacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed compounding pharmacy fulfilling prescription orders for Skin Medicinals patients. Offers USPS First-Class shipping at a flat fee of $4.99, with an allowance of 4-8 days for processing and shipping. Ships to US addresses, territories, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
• ApothecoRxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed pharmacy fulfilling prescription orders for Skin Medicinals patients. Offers FREE USPS First-Class shipping with 1-3 business days processing and shipping. ApothecoRx is also responsible for damages or lost shipments during shipping. Apotheco Account Managers actively recruit new prescribers to the Skin Medicinals platform.
• Morris ApothecarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated pharmacy appointed as the patient's agent to facilitate prescription transfers, obtain medical information including PHI subject to HIPAA, contact healthcare entities on the patient's behalf, and collect and communicate prescription preferences to the dispensing pharmacy. The Terms of Service explicitly appoint Morris Apothecary as an agent for patients alongside Skin Medicinals for facilitating healthcare-related interactions.
• HairStim LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity that developed HairStim, the proprietary topical compounded hair loss treatment. HairStim was created to provide access to a blend of topical compounded actives not available elsewhere. For inquiries related to Hair/Hairstim products, customers are directed to contact HairStim Labs directly at [email protected] or (718) 550-1455.
• APGSM Marketplace, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary operating as the 'Marketplace Facilitator' for the Virtual Dermshop, enabling healthcare providers to sell OTC products directly to patients. All OTC product transactions are between the patient and the healthcare provider; APGSM Marketplace facilitates the marketplace but is not a party to the transaction.
• Apotheco PharmacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey partner in prescriber recruitment. Apotheco Pharmacy Account Managers are a primary acquisition channel for bringing new physicians onto the Skin Medicinals platform. Apotheco also drives awareness through its website, social media, and email channels.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Curology: Curology is a direct-to-consumer custom prescription skincare platform that pairs patients with licensed providers who design personalized compounded topical formulations for acne and anti-aging. It is the closest analog to Skin Medicinals in business model, though Curology employs its own in-house providers rather than routing through independent dermatologists and external compounding pharmacies.
• Apostrophe (by Hims & Hers Health): Apostrophe is a dermatologist-led custom prescription skincare platform acquired by Hims & Hers Health that creates personalized compounded topical treatments for acne, rosacea, anti-aging, and hyperpigmentation. It directly competes with Skin Medicinals in the same custom-compound dermatology category with a similar provider-curated formulation model.

Broad incumbents

• Hims & Hers Health: Hims & Hers is a large publicly-traded telehealth platform offering prescription and OTC treatments across dermatology, hair loss, sexual health, and mental health. It overlaps with Skin Medicinals via its custom skincare (Apostrophe) and hair loss (Hers) verticals but operates at much broader scale with a captive pharmacy and provider network.
• Nurx: Nurx is a telehealth platform offering prescription treatments across dermatology (acne, rosacea, anti-aging), birth control, STI testing, and mental health. It overlaps with Skin Medicinals in the custom prescription dermatology category but operates a broader multi-condition telehealth model rather than focusing exclusively on compounded dermatology.
• Ro (Roman): Ro is a direct-to-patient telehealth and pharmacy company offering prescription treatments across men's health, women's health, fertility, dermatology, and smoking cessation. Its dermatology and skin care offerings overlap with Skin Medicinals' prescription dermatology focus, but Ro operates a much broader portfolio with vertically integrated pharmacy fulfillment.

Regional players

• Skin + Me: Skin + Me is a UK-based personalized prescription skincare service that combines dermatologist-designed custom compounded formulations with monthly subscriptions for acne, rosacea, pigmentation, and anti-aging. It is highly comparable to Skin Medicinals in product model, though it operates exclusively in the United Kingdom rather than the U.S.
• Dermatica: Dermatica is a UK-based subscription service that delivers personalized compounded prescription skincare formulated by dermatologists for conditions including acne, rosacea, melasma, and aging. It mirrors Skin Medicinals' core custom-compound prescription model with a recurring-revenue structure but is geographically limited to the UK.

Others

• GoodRx: GoodRx is a leading prescription drug price comparison and discount platform that helps consumers find lower-cost medications at retail pharmacies. It is not a direct competitor in custom-compounded dermatology, but it competes for cost-sensitive patients seeking transparent prescription pricing — the same value proposition Skin Medicinals emphasizes.
• Apotheco Pharmacy: Apotheco is a national dermatology-focused compounding pharmacy and a core fulfillment partner for Skin Medicinals, also serving as an active channel for recruiting new prescribers onto the platform. It is adjacent rather than competitive, but its dual role as both partner and recruiter creates both opportunity and dependency for Skin Medicinals.

Emerging players

• Pandia Health: Pandia Health is a smaller telehealth platform focused on women's health prescriptions (primarily birth control and menopause) with some dermatology-adjacent offerings. It is an emerging player in the broader custom-prescription telehealth space where Skin Medicinals competes, though with a different condition focus and smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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