The Skin Hospital, Australia

The Skin Hospital, Australia The Skin Hospital is a not-for-profit organisation, established to benefit and treat those who suffer from diseases of the skin.

We are dedicated to providing excellent Clinical Services, Education & Training and Research & Clinical Trials. Located in two locations in Sydney Australia; 121 Crown Street, Darlinghurst and 7 Ashley Lane, Westmead. Since 1978 the Foundation has been a not-for-profit centre of excellence in the diagnosis, clinical management, research and education of skin disease including skin cancers as well as providing an extensive range of sub speciality skin clinics along with cosmetic procedures and services provided by their experienced team of dermatologists. The Foundation has dermatology clinics and licensed and accredited day surgeries situated in two Sydney locations at Darlinghurst and Westmead. The majority of 168 dermatologists in NSW have undertaken some form of training at the Foundation as the Foundation is an accredited training institute of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. In addition, the Foundation has a world class laboratory based at Darlinghurst. The laboratory is a specialised dermatology pathology service and provides an exceptional standard of diagnostic service for all types of skin disease and skin cancers. The Foundation’s key areas includes:

Clinical Services
• 10 licensed and accredited day surgery theatres including the largest Mohs facility in the Southern hemisphere.
• Our Laboratory processes over 240,000 slides and provides over 44,500 reports each year.
• Over 35,500 patient visits in the clinic and day surgery each year.
• Over 80,000 patient treatments each year. Research and Clinical Trials
• The Foundation employs an Academic Head of Research, a Research Officer, a Clinical Trials Coordinator, and an unaccredited dermatology trainee.
• Currently three clinical trials run concurrently. Some are short term, others span 5 years or more.
• Over 600 research papers have been published by doctors and staff of the Foundation and we have substantial scientific data, including pathology specimens going back 30 years.
• Our Research department reviews and partners with ethical products that are leaders in their field and help fund research and Education activities. Education and Training
• Over 50% of all dermatologists in NSW have undertaken training at the Foundation.
• The Foundation contributes over $400,000 annually to registrar training, plus substantial additional training of Dermatologists, GP’s, Dermatology nurses and staff estimated cost of more than $100,000 per year.
• The Foundation funds a Mohs surgeon Fellowship each year.

Dermatology care should be accessible to everyone. For people experiencing homelessness, factors such as sleeping rough ...
18/12/2025

Dermatology care should be accessible to everyone.
 
For people experiencing homelessness, factors such as sleeping rough and limited access to basic hygiene, sun protection and timely medical care can significantly increase the risk of skin disease, infection and skin cancer. Ongoing environmental exposure, chronic sun damage and untreated conditions may further compound existing health vulnerabilities.
 
Through Skin Care Without Barriers, The Skin Hospital supports Australians experiencing homelessness by improving access to specialist dermatology care and essential skin protection. As a not for profit organisation, all funds raised are reinvested into patient care, education and outreach programs, helping to reduce barriers and improve long term skin health outcomes for some of our most vulnerable communities.
 
Community support plays a vital role in making this work possible.
 
If you are able, we invite you to donate and help ensure dermatology care is available to those who need it most.
 
Donations can be made via the link below or in our bio.
https://www.mycause.com.au/page/386662/skin-care-without-barriers

We’re excited to expand our long-standing partnership with Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology (DHM) through a new onsite coll...
17/12/2025

We’re excited to expand our long-standing partnership with Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology (DHM) through a new onsite collection centre at The Skin Hospital, Darlinghurst.
 
Did you know we already have DHM dermatopathologists working onsite, supporting our clinicians with specialised diagnostic expertise?
 
This new centre, open to the public and patients of The Skin Hospital, will make accessing pathology services easier than ever.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, or you know a JMO or Medical Student who might be, please send us ...
16/12/2025

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, or you know a JMO or Medical Student who might be, please send us a DM with your email address to express your interest or to request further details.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic events at Bondi Beach yesterday.In times of grief and shock; compa...
15/12/2025

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic events at Bondi Beach yesterday.

In times of grief and shock; compassion, unity and care for one another matter more than ever. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support - help is available.

Support services:
• NSW Health Mental Health Access Line – 1800 011 511 (access to local mental health services)
• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
• Lifeline – 13 11 14
• Doctors’ Health NSW – 02 9437 6552 (confidential support for doctors and medical students)

09/12/2025

☀️ save your scalp ☀️

When our Retail Manager here at Blooms Coogee discovered a minor skin cancer on her scalp the size of a 20c piece, her local Coogee GP referred her to The Skin Hospital Darlinghurst for Moh Surgery. While a BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma) is the most common and slowly growing skin cancer, it can cause local damage if untreated. Not to mention over 5 hours in surgery and 12 stitches across the top of her scalp - ouch! The Skin Hospital were wonderful and removed all traces of the BCC - but prevention is always better than the cure!

So, we are donating $1 from the sale of every SunBum Hair & Scalp Spray to The Skin Hospital, with thanks to for getting behind us! And you benefit too with 30% off ... so you can grab one for everyone in the family 💛

The Skin Hospital is organisation with charity status, established to benefit and treat those who suffer from diseases of the skin. They are dedicated to providing excellent Clinical Services, Education & Training and Research & Clinical Trials. We will be doing further fundraising with them this summer (stay tuned!), but you can donate any amount at any time at the register.'

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As we enter our 50th year, The Skin Hospital is embracing a new era of partnerships, one that continues to bring educati...
08/12/2025

As we enter our 50th year, The Skin Hospital is embracing a new era of partnerships, one that continues to bring education, research, clinical trials and workforce development into a unified, long-term approach to strengthening every facet of dermatology.
 
We are committed to advancing the specialty from every angle, and we welcome conversations with organisations who share this purpose.
 
We believe that leaving no stone unturned - and exploring every opportunity to collaborate, is the only way forward for a sustainable, future-focused dermatology sector.
 
If this resonates with you or your organisation, we’d be glad to continue the conversation.

Our clinics will close from 12pm on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 and reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026.Phone lines will cl...
08/12/2025

Our clinics will close from 12pm on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 and reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026.

Phone lines will close at 4:30pm on Tuesday, 23 December and reopen at 8:00am on Friday, 2 January.

For emergencies, please visit your nearest Emergency Department or call 000.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. Thank you for your support throughout 2025 - we look forward to welcoming you back in 2026.

We are pleased to welcome Dr Victoria Venning to The Skin Hospital.Dr Venning is a Consultant Dermatologist and Fellow o...
03/12/2025

We are pleased to welcome Dr Victoria Venning to The Skin Hospital.

Dr Venning is a Consultant Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, with specialist training undertaken at The Skin Hospital and several major tertiary hospitals across Sydney, including Westmead Hospital, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Royal North Shore Hospital.

She has been actively involved in clinical research and trials in psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, hair loss, and skin cancer, with publications in peer-reviewed journals, and remains committed to teaching and mentoring junior doctors.

Her clinical interests include acne, psoriasis, eczema, early skin cancer detection and management, female ge***al dermatology, and general dermatology. Dr Venning is known for her evidence-based, compassionate, patient-centred approach.

Dr Venning will be consulting at The Skin Hospital Darlinghurst.

Read more about Dr Venning here: https://lnkd.in/gD5kncWx or call 02 8651 2000 to book an appointment.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, often painful inflammatory skin condition marked by recurrent nodules, absce...
02/12/2025

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, often painful inflammatory skin condition marked by recurrent nodules, abscesses and scarring. As treatment options expand, real-world evidence is essential to understanding how biologics and small-molecule therapies are used in practice, particularly given the complexity of managing moderate to severe HS and the frequent secondary failure of monoclonal antibodies.

We are pleased to spotlight a new publication in JEADV Clinical Practice:

“Sequencing of Biologic Therapy in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Real-World Analysis of Treatment in Over 15,000 Patients.”

This study was led by the Research & Clinical Trials Team at The Skin Hospital, aiming to describe real-world data on the use of biologics and small-molecule inhibitors in patients with HS.

Read the full paper here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jvc2.70083

Congratulations to all co-authors from The Skin Hospital for their significant contribution to advancing HS research and deepening our understanding of real-world biologic treatment pathways.

🌟And with that, we close an incredible weekend at The Skin Hospital’s Annual Scientific Meeting and inaugural Nursing Co...
25/11/2025

🌟And with that, we close an incredible weekend at The Skin Hospital’s Annual Scientific Meeting and inaugural Nursing Conference!🌟

Our biggest program yet - more than 150 delegates across two packed days, with attendees travelling from across NSW, around Australia, and overseas to join us. 

We were appreciative to have everyone with us and to see such strong engagement across every session. The program was led by an exceptional line-up of speakers from a wide range of disciplines across dermatology and broader clinical practice.
A big thank you to our Principal ASM Sponsor, Novartis, for supporting a weekend of this scale and calibre.









23/11/2025

This weekend Melanie, our Founder & Managing Director was down in Sydney for The Skin Hospital, Australia Annual Scientific Meeting and Nursing Conference.

Events like this bring together dermatologists, specialist nurses, registrars, researchers, industry contributors and fellow patient organisations, all committed to improving care for people with skin conditions. Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network - MSCAN, Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation Inc. Albinism Fellowship of Australia Psoriasis Australia

We are thankful for the opportunity to showcase our eczema resources and build meaningful connections across the dermatology community.

22/11/2025

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121 Crown Street
Darlinghurst, NSW
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We are located in two locations in Sydney, Australia; 121 Crown Street, Darlinghurst and 7 Ashley Lane, Westmead. Since 1978 The Skin Hospital has been a not-for-profit centre of excellence in the diagnosis, clinical management, research and education of skin disease including skin cancers as well as providing an extensive range of sub speciality skin clinics along with cosmetic procedures and services provided by their experienced team of dermatologists. The Skin Hospital has dermatology clinics and licensed and accredited day surgeries situated in two Sydney locations at Darlinghurst and Westmead. The majority of 168 dermatologists in NSW have undertaken some form of training at the Foundation as the Foundation is an accredited training institute of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. In addition, The Skin Hospital has a world class laboratory based at Darlinghurst. The laboratory is a specialised dermatology pathology service and provides an exceptional standard of diagnostic service for all types of skin disease and skin cancers.

The Skin Hospital key areas includes: Clinical Services • 10 licensed and accredited day surgery theatres including the largest Mohs facility in the Southern hemisphere. • Our Laboratory processes over 240,000 slides and provides over 44,500 reports each year. • Over 35,500 patient visits in the clinic and day surgery each year. • Over 80,000 patient treatments each year. Research and Clinical Trials • The Foundation employs an Academic Head of Research, a Research Officer, a Clinical Trials Coordinator, and an unaccredited dermatology trainee. • Currently three clinical trials run concurrently. Some are short term, others span 5 years or more. • Over 600 research papers have been published by doctors and staff of the Foundation and we have substantial scientific data, including pathology specimens going back 30 years. • Our Research department reviews and partners with ethical products that are leaders in their field and help fund research and Education activities. Education and Training • Over 50% of all dermatologists in NSW have undertaken training at the Foundation. • The Foundation contributes over $400,000 annually to registrar training, plus substantial additional training of Dermatologists, GP’s, Dermatology nurses and staff estimated cost of more than $100,000 per year. • The Foundation funds a Mohs surgeon Fellowship each year.