What Skin Care Network does

Skin Care Network is a private, consultant-led dermatology clinic operating from a single site at 68-70 Union Street, Barnet, North London, founded in 2006 by Dr Howard Stevens. The clinic delivers medical dermatology, specialist skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology, paediatric dermatology, teledermatology, and dedicated care for darker skin types. All clinical services are delivered by GMC-registered consultant dermatologists rather than allied staff or beauticians, distinguishing the clinic from typical aesthetic providers. Patient acquisition is sales-led, driven by direct bookings, GP referrals, word-of-mouth, press coverage, and a substantial content marketing and SEO footprint.

The clinic's underlying technology stack is unusually advanced for a single private site. It operates the only Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) unit in a UK private dermatology clinic, enabling non-invasive optical biopsies, supplemented by Digital Mole Mapping, polarized-light Dermoscopy, Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (94% melanoma detection rate, 98% specificity for benign lesions), an Ultra Pulse CO2 laser, and a Simulated Daylight Photodynamic Therapy room. Treatment capabilities include Mohs micrographic surgery, conventional PDT, and genetic testing for familial melanoma. The clinic is CQC-registered and rated Good (July 2021).

Skin Care Network monetizes per-consultation and per-procedure professional services across four primary revenue streams: medical dermatology consultations, skin cancer treatment, cosmetic/aesthetic dermatology, and insurance-direct-billable services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, though the clinic positions itself as lower-cost than central London consultants. Insurer 'fee assured' status with all leading UK medical insurers, combined with teledermatology and targeted SEO, broadens the addressable market beyond North London to UK-wide insured and self-pay patients.

Name

Skin Care Network

Legal name

Skin Care Network (Barnet) Ltd

Website

https://skincarenetwork.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skin Care Network is a private consultant-led dermatology clinic in Barnet, North London, founded in 2006, offering medical dermatology, skin cancer treatment, cosmetic dermatology, and teledermatology to individual patients across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD), Dermatology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAA), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Skin cancer treatment
• Medical dermatology
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Teledermatology consultations

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnet

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Consultations and Procedures: Consultant-led dermatology consultations and procedures for medical skin conditions including rashes, chronic diseases, and general dermatology. Services provided at the clinic and via teledermatology.
2. Skin Cancer Treatment Services: Specialist skin cancer diagnosis and treatment including dermoscopy, mole mapping, Mohs micrographic surgery, surgical excision, and advanced therapies.
3. Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology: Advanced aesthetic treatments delivered by consultant dermatologists for skin rejuvenation and enhancement, focusing on natural, long-lasting results.
4. Insurance Billable Services: Clinic accepts all leading UK medical insurers with direct billing arrangements. Consultants are 'fee assured' ensuring fees are met in full by insurers in nearly all cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skin Care Network is a private dermatology clinic in North London that delivers consultant-led diagnosis and treatment across medical dermatology, skin cancer, and cosmetic/aesthetic dermatology. The clinic operates from a single Barnet location, offers teledermatology video consultations, and uses advanced diagnostic technologies (confocal microscopy, mole mapping, dermoscopy, electrical impedance spectroscopy) to support services such as Mohs micrographic surgery, photodynamic therapy, and skin cancer screening.

Product overview

Skin Care Network is a private dermatology clinic offering a unified suite of dermatological services built around medical and cosmetic care delivered exclusively by consultant dermatologists. The core portfolio comprises Medical Dermatology, Skin Cancer Treatment, and Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dermatology, supplemented by specialty services including Paediatric Dermatology, Dermatology for Darker Skin, and Teledermatology. Advanced diagnostic technologies include Mole Mapping, Dermoscopy, Confocal Microscopy (RCM), and Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy. Treatment capabilities span Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Photodynamic Therapy (both conventional and Simulated Daylight PDT), and Genetic Testing for Melanoma. All services are consultant-led and integrated within a single clinic environment, enabling seamless patient journeys from screening through treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Consultant-led diagnosis and treatment of medical skin conditions such as rashes, chronic skin diseases, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne for patients of all ages.
• Skin Cancer Treatment Specialist diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers using dermoscopy, mole mapping, Mohs micrographic surgery, photodynamic therapy, surgical excision, and genetic testing for melanoma.
• Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology Advanced aesthetic and skin rejuvenation treatments performed by consultant dermatologists, focusing on natural, long-lasting results.
• Teledermatology Secure video appointments with consultant dermatologists for diagnosis, screening, and follow-up consultations accessible to patients across the UK.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Quantifiable outcome

• Early-stage melanoma survival rates approach 100%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leading UK Medical InsurerscoreOthersClinic is recognised by all leading UK medical insurers. Direct billing arrangements allow invoice processing directly with insurers, removing payment burden from patients. Consultants are 'fee assured' meaning costs are within insurer guidelines and fees are typically met in full.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• sk:n Clinics: One of the largest UK private chains of skin clinics offering medical and cosmetic dermatology across multiple sites; broad incumbent peer to Skin Care Network with overlapping services but a different operating model built around national footprint rather than single-site specialist depth.
• HCA Healthcare UK: Large UK private hospital operator (including The Wellington, London Bridge, Princess Grace) offering consultant dermatology services within multi-specialty hospitals; broad incumbent competitor for insured private dermatology patients.
• Spire Healthcare: UK private hospital group with dermatology outpatient services at multiple sites; broader incumbent peer providing dermatologist consultations and minor skin procedures alongside a wider surgical offering.
• Cadogan Clinic: Multi-specialty private clinic in Chelsea with consultant-led dermatology and aesthetic services; broad incumbent peer offering overlapping medical and cosmetic dermatology from a wider portfolio of specialties.
• Bupa Health Clinics: UK private health insurer and provider operating health clinics that include dermatology consultations; broader incumbent peer with overlapping insured patient base and dermatology offerings in multiple UK locations.

Direct peers

• The Dermatology Clinic (London): Central London private clinic offering general and cosmetic dermatology with consultant dermatologists; comparable specialist-only service model and pricing to Skin Care Network, although focused more on aesthetics than skin cancer diagnostics.
• The Harley Street Dermatology Clinic: London-based private dermatology clinic offering medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with consultant-led care; directly comparable to Skin Care Network in service mix, consultant-only delivery model and self-pay/insured patient base in the UK private market.
• The Mole Clinic: UK private clinic specialising in mole mapping and skin cancer screening with consultant dermatologist review; direct peer for the screening, mole mapping and skin cancer diagnostic service line at Skin Care Network.
• The London Skin and Hair Clinic: London private clinic providing consultant-led medical and cosmetic dermatology including skin cancer screening; direct peer to Skin Care Network for both medical and aesthetic dermatology services in the capital.
• Stratum Clinics: Network of UK private dermatology clinics offering consultant-led medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology; direct multi-site peer to Skin Care Network with comparable service mix and self-pay/insured model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/The-Skin-Care-Network-100066977206577
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skincare-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/skincaretalks

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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