about us

Our Scientific Advisory Board

As part of our ongoing commitment to research that supports the formulation of scientifically grounded, clinical strength products, Skinfix has a scientific advisory board composed of four distinguished dermatologists from across the United States and Canada. Together, this panel of experts supports and advances our clinically proven formulas that protect, repair, and maintain skin barrier health. The board consults with us on clinical studies, product innovation and keeps us apprised of the most relevant and current information in the field of dermatology.

Meet the Derms

Neal Bhatia headshot

Neal Bhatia, MD

Director of Clinical Dermatology, Therapeutics Clinical Research, San Diego, CA

Dr. Neal Bhatia is a board-certified dermatologist in San Diego, California where he serves as Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Research. He is also a chief medical editor for Practical Dermatology, has a background in immunology and has interests in mechanisms of therapy, skin cancer, and medical dermatology. In 2022, Dr. Bhatia became the Secretary/Treasurer of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society, and until March was the Vice President of the American Academy of Dermatology.

dermatologist peter lio headshot

Peter Lio, MD, FAAD

Founding Director, Integrative Eczema Center, Chicago, IL

Dr. Peter Lio is the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center and sits on the board of the National Eczema Association. Dr. Lio has (literally!) written the book on eczema treatment, with over 400 publications and 3 textbooks. A distinguished member of the Skinfix Advisory Board, Dr. Lio shared his eczema expertise to help us formulate our eczema+ range. He received his medical degree and dermatology training from Harvard Medical School.

dermatologits kavita mariwalla headshot

Kavita Mariwalla, MD

Mariwalla Dermatology, Long Island, NY

Dr. Kavita Mariwalla is a board-certified dermatologist and nationally recognized key opinion leader in dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Her expertise is in the areas of anti-aging procedures and skin cancer treatment. She is sought after for opinions on cosmetic formulations and is regularly invited as a featured speaker in the United States and overseas. In addition to authoring several books, Dr. Mariwalla is editor of “Surgical Pearls” for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and is Secretary of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Dermatologic Society and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and is a three-time recipient of the ASDS President’s Award for outstanding contributions to the field of dermatologic surgery. Most recently, she received the prestigious honor of “Iron Surgeon” at the 2019 ASDS meeting.  

dermatologist susan poelman headshot

Susan Poelman, MSc, MD, FRCP(C), FCDA

Co-Director, Beacon Dermatology, Calgary, AB

Dr. Susan Poelman is a Canadian and U.S. board-certified Dermatologist and co-founder/co-director of Beacon Dermatology. Dr. Poelman has established a multi-disciplinary women's health clinic which provides treatment for vulvar skin conditions, along with acne, rosacea, and hidradenitis suppurativa, and offers a unique scientific evidence-based approach to cosmetic procedures. She has served on the board of directors for the Canadian Dermatology Association for the past 3 years, is President of the Canadian Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, and has served on the International Affairs committee of the Women's Dermatologic Society. She is Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary in the Division of Dermatology and treasurer of the Alberta Society of Dermatologists.