# identity.md

## Organization Overview
- **Company Name:** Dermala
- **Mission:** To develop better, patented treatments for chronic skin diseases, taking a novel approach by utilizing the human microbiome and data to naturally optimize skin health.
- **Company Structure and Legal Entity:** Dermala Inc., a spinout company from the University of California in San Diego.
- **Founded Date and Location:** Founded in San Diego, California, originating from the University of California in San Diego. Details forthcoming for exact date.
- **Size and Scale:** Details forthcoming.
- **About Page:** [https://dermala.com/pages/about-us](https://dermala.com/pages/about-us)

## Leadership & Team
- **Key Leadership Profiles and Roles:** Details forthcoming.
- **Team Structure and Departments:** Details forthcoming.
- **Company Culture and Values:** Dedicated to achieving "HEALTHY SKIN THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY SCIENCE," focusing on innovative, data-driven, and natural solutions for skin health.

## Operations & Structure
- **Business Model and Operational Approach:** Operates with a direct-to-consumer model via an online store, providing patented, personalized acne treatments that leverage the human microbiome and data science for optimized skin health.
- **Location(s) and Geographic Presence:** Originates from San Diego, California, with an online presence serving customers.
- **Key Partnerships and Affiliations:** Affiliated with the University of California in San Diego as a spinout company.