Skin Health Institute

What Skin Health Institute does

The Skin Health Institute is an Australian not-for-profit dermatology centre of excellence headquartered in Carlton, Victoria, operating as a registered charity (ABN 58 895 584 259) since 1987. It delivers three integrated lines of activity — clinical treatment, professional education, and research — targeting skin diseases, skin cancers, and melanoma, and serves patients (referred and self-referred), healthcare professionals, and corporate clients, primarily through a single Melbourne facility supplemented by telehealth services.

Its clinical portfolio comprises specialty clinics (Advanced Targeted Therapies, Mohs Surgery, Melanoma, Skin Cancer Assessment, Vitiligo) and modalities including phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, vascular laser, and Australia's first non-cultured epidermal cellular grafting service for vitiligo (over 80% success in non-autoimmune leucoderma, 70% in stable autoimmune vitiligo). Education and research infrastructure includes the Spot Diagnosis Podcast, Advanced Therapeutics Education Portal (ATEP), Masterclasses, the Australasian Dermatology Registry, the Contact Allergen Bank Australia, and an active clinical trials program covering acne, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis. A consumer-facing CosMe app, launched July 2023, extends its reach into personalised skincare for contact dermatitis patients using a database of 5,000+ Australian products.

Revenue is generated from clinical services (consultations, procedures, A$160 self-pay skin checks), donations and bequests as a DGR-registered charity, and educational programs (workshops, masterclasses, ATEP). Go-to-market is sales-led, anchored by GP and specialist referrals, supplemented by self-referred screening, telehealth consultations, and corporate skin check contracts. Strategic partnerships with the Australasian College of Dermatologists, the University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, and seven major Victorian public hospitals underpin clinical training, registrar education, and research pipeline access.

Name

Skin Health Institute

Legal name

Skin Health Institute Inc.

Website

https://skinhealthinstitute.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Skin Health Institute is an Australian not-for-profit dermatology centre of excellence in Carlton, Victoria, delivering specialist clinical treatment, healthcare professional education, and research. It serves patients, GPs, and corporate clients via referrals, self-pay screening, telehealth, and corporate skin check programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Clinical Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD), Pigmentary Disorders (Vitiligo/Melasma) (HLAKACAM), Psoriasis & Eczema Specialty Care (HLAKACAL), Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC)

Keywords

• Dermatology clinical services
• Skin cancer treatment
• Medical education training
• Clinical research trials
• Phototherapy treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from patient consultations, treatments, and clinical procedures including skin checks, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, laser treatments, Mohs surgery, and other dermatological services.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Not-for-profit organization that accepts donations to support dermatology research and education. Registered as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) and endorsed for charity tax concessions by the Australian Taxation Office.
3. Wills and Bequests: Legacy giving program allowing individuals to leave gifts in their Wills. ABN 58 895 584 259. Proceeds directed back into dermatology research and education.
4. Educational Programs and Membership: Revenue from education events, GP workshops, masterclasses, and educational portal access for healthcare professionals including dermatologists, GP registrars, nurses, and pharmacists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skin Health Institute is a not-for-profit centre of excellence delivering highly specialised dermatology clinical treatment, education, and research for skin diseases, skin cancers, and melanoma. The Institute operates specialist clinics (Mohs Surgery, Melanoma, Vitiligo, Advanced Targeted Therapies, Skin Cancer Assessment), phototherapy and photodynamic therapy services, skin screening programs, medical photography, and an active clinical trials portfolio. It also delivers dermatology education for healthcare professionals via podcasts, masterclasses, and an online education portal.

Product overview

The Skin Health Institute operates as a not-for-profit centre of excellence delivering clinical treatment, education, and research for skin diseases, skin cancers, and melanoma. The organization offers a portfolio of specialized clinical services including dedicated clinics (Advanced Targeted Therapies Clinic, Mohs Surgery Clinic, Melanoma Clinic, Vitiligo Clinic, Skin Cancer Assessment Clinic) and therapeutic treatments (Phototherapy, Photodynamic Therapy). Supporting services include Medical Photography (mole surveillance, scalp photography) and screening programs (SHI Skin Checks). Education offerings encompass the Spot Diagnosis Podcast, Advanced Therapeutics Education Portal (ATEP), Masterclasses, and Patch Test Certificate programs. Research infrastructure includes the Australasian Dermatology Registry and Contact Allergen Bank Australia. In 2023, the Institute launched the CosMe personalized skincare app in collaboration with the Skin Health Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Targeted Therapies Clinic Specialist care clinic for patients with moderate to severe chronic inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, and chronic spontaneous urticaria, offering subsidised biologic medications.
• Mohs Surgery Clinic Specialised surgical treatment for skin cancers using Mohs micrographic surgery, examining excised skin under a microscope to ensure complete tumour removal with the highest cure rate.
• Melanoma Clinic Specialised clinic for diagnosis and treatment of melanoma, including surgical management, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and advanced therapies for advanced spread.
• Skin Cancer Assessment Clinic Clinic for patients with concerning skin lesions, offering assessment and referral to treatment clinics including Advanced Surgery and the Mohs Clinic.
• Phototherapy Prescribed treatment using ultraviolet (UV) light to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, and other inflammatory conditions, using narrowband UVB units.
• Photodynamic Therapy Non-surgical treatment for superficial basal cell carcinoma, Bowen's disease, and actinic keratoses using a photosensitiser cream (Metvix), a light source, and oxygen to destroy abnormal cells.
• Medical Photography Services Clinical imaging service providing melanoma surveillance photography (Total Body Photography), scalp photography, and general clinical photography, including mole photography sets sent to patients.
• Vitiligo Clinic Multi-disciplinary clinic offering Australia's first dedicated non-cultured epidermal cellular grafting service, excimer therapy, and psychological support for vitiligo patients.
• SHI Skin Checks Skin screening program allowing patients to book a skin check without a referral, performed by qualified practitioners using dermatoscopy at a flat fee of $160 with no Medicare rebate.
• CosMe App Personalised skincare assistant app developed in collaboration with the Skin Health Institute, providing evidence-based recommendations using a database of over 5,000 Australian products to help patients find products free from high-risk ingredients for contact dermatitis management.
• Spot Diagnosis Podcast Medical education podcast series covering dermatological conditions including psoriasis, skin cancer, acne, autoimmune disorders, and various skin diseases, available on Spotify and Apple podcasts with transcripts.
• Advanced Therapeutics Education Portal (ATEP) Online education portal for healthcare professionals providing advanced therapeutics education, accessible at atep.edu.au.
• Masterclasses Professional development courses for dermatologists and healthcare professionals covering advanced dermatological topics.
• Patch Test Certificate Certificate program for healthcare professionals in patch testing procedures for contact dermatitis diagnosis.
• Australasian Dermatology Registry Registry collecting data for psoriasis research, co-convened by the Institute to advance understanding and treatment of dermatological conditions.
• Contact Allergen Bank Australia Research and education resource for contact allergens, supporting occupational dermatology research and patient care.
• Clinical Trials Program Active clinical trials program covering acne, atopic dermatitis, healthy volunteers, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis, bringing new treatments to patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% success rate for non-cultured epidermal cellular grafting in non-autoimmune leucoderma
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CosMe App DeveloperscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration to develop and promote the CosMe personalised skincare app. The Skin Health Institute, renowned for patch testing expertise, joined forces with CosMe to transform contact dermatitis management. Approximately 1 in 5 Australians are affected by contact dermatitis, and the app provides evidence-based recommendations with a database of over 5,000 Australian products.
• Aussie Med Ed PodcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCross-promotional collaboration where A/Prof Alvin Chong appeared as guest on the Aussie Med Ed podcast to discuss dermatological conditions. The podcast is hosted by orthopaedic surgeon Dr Gavin Nimon and designed to educate medical students and practitioners.
• Australasian College of DermatologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organisation for dermatology training and professional development. The Institute delivers education for registrars in the ACD Training Program and maintains professional connections with the college for continuing education and certification programs.
• University of Melbourne and St Vincent's Hospital MelbournecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnerships for research and clinical education. Many Institute dermatologists hold academic appointments at the University of Melbourne and conduct research at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.
• Multiple Victorian Public HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with major Victorian hospitals including Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Health, Royal Children's Hospital, Northern Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and Western Health for dermatology training and clinical services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Dermatology Institute of Victoria: Private Melbourne-based dermatology specialist practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable specialist dermatology services in the same Melbourne catchment as Skin Health Institute.

Broad incumbents

• Mayo Clinic Department of Dermatology: Large US academic medical centre dermatology department with research, education, and specialty clinical services. Comparable centre-of-excellence structure, particularly in advanced therapeutics, dermatopathology, and clinical trials.
• British Association of Dermatologists: UK professional body for dermatology with research, education, and clinical guideline functions. Comparable professional and educational remit at larger scale, anchoring the dermatology training and CPD ecosystem.
• National Psoriasis Foundation (USA): US-based non-profit focused on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis research, education, and advocacy. Comparable not-for-profit model with research, education, and patient support functions, particularly relevant to the Institute's Advanced Targeted Therapies Clinic.

Emerging players

• Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre: Specialist cancer hospital with overlapping melanoma and skin cancer services. Listed as a Skin Health Institute training partner and operates in the same Melbourne geography for skin oncology.
• St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (Dermatology Department): Academic hospital dermatology department with research and teaching functions. Comparable clinical and academic dermatology activities, and a formal research partner of the Skin Health Institute.
• Royal Melbourne Hospital (Dermatology): Tertiary public hospital dermatology department delivering specialist care, research, and training. Overlapping specialist dermatology services and listed as a Skin Health Institute training partner.

Direct peers

• Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc: Australian not-for-profit dermatology centre offering specialist clinics, research, and education. Closest direct peer in mission, structure, and service mix to the Skin Health Institute, operating across multiple Australian states.
• Australasian College of Dermatologists: Professional college for dermatologists in Australia and New Zealand. Direct peer in dermatology training, education, and registrar development; the Institute delivers training within the ACD framework.

Others

• International Psoriasis Council: Global medical body advancing psoriasis care and research. A Skin Health Institute Director (A/Prof Peter Foley) sits on the Council, making it a relevant peer for the Institute's research and clinical trials orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SkinHealth_Inst
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkinHealthInstitute
• LinkedInau.linkedin.com/company/skinhealthinstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/skin_health_institute

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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