Simplicity of technology to address the complexity of skin and hair

Back in 2017, there was no easy access to a dermatologist’s expertise for everyday skin and hair care. We identified this problem and worked towards making it accessible with the power of AI.

As a result, Cureskin is the only app that now gives you continuous dermatologist care to manage ever-changing skin and hair conditions.

Our story

Guna Kakulapati found himself in a situation where he could not get proper care for his son’s skin condition. After meeting countless doctors, he began to understand skin science and wanted to combine it with his field of expertise – technology.

He then collaborated with his colleague Ramakrishna R, who developed AI-led diagnosis, assessment, and care capabilities. Dr. Charu, who understands every nuance of skincare, brought in medical expertise and presently leads a team of over 50 dermatologists.

Milestones in the journey so far

2017

Launched Cureskin mobile application for diagnosis of skin conditions through AI

2018

Launched AI engine to assist doctors in prescribing treatments for skin conditions

2019

Formed in-house panel of dermatologists and got first 1000 customers

2020

Launched 1st private label product and crossed 1 Lakh customers

2021

Expanded SKU list and entered hair category

2022

Got funding of $5M, introduced hair AI and crossed 10 Lakh customers

2024

Secured Series B Funding of $20M, to scale high quality customised solutions

  • 2017

    Launched Cureskin mobile application for diagnosis of skin conditions through AI

  • 2018

    Launched AI engine to assist doctors in prescribing treatments for skin conditions

  • 2019

    Formed in-house panel of dermatologists and got first 1000 customers

  • 2020

    Launched 1st private label product and crossed 1 Lakh customers

  • 2021

    Expanded SKU list and entered hair category

  • 2022

    Got funding of $5M, introduced hair AI and crossed 10 Lakh customers

  • 2024

    Secured Series B Funding of $20M, to scale high quality customised solutions

Enhancing skin & hair health every day

We understand the impact wrong products, mental health, nutrition, and environmental factors have on your skin and hair. This is why we carefully scan through your pictures, ask the right questions, and consider all the above factors before putting together a kit designed to meet your skin and hair goals.

We simplify skin & hair care with 3 essential personalizations

A personal dermatologist assigned to you

A personal regimen based on your skin & hair needs

A personal tracking system to monitor your skin & hair progress

Brains behind the pursuit of ‘skin health’

Gunavardhan Kakulapati
Co-founder & CEO

Before starting Cureskin, Guna worked in giant technology companies like Google and Amazon in the United States for over 11 years. The idea of a holistic skincare platform was born out of his questioning the norm of a “single-point consultation” for skin health. He believed that there ought to be a system that helps people get continuous guidance from experts, and now this belief drives our every endeavor.

Guna is passionate about technology and data, practices mindfulness daily, and when not working loves spending time with his kids.

Ramakrishna R
Co-founder & CTO

Ramakrishna R’s intellect introduced the potential of AI to the field of skin health. He pioneered the usage of artificial intelligence to identify and monitor outcomes of various skin conditions with only photos taken on mobile phones. Thus, eliminating the need for an in-person consultation, which gave everyone the option to get a dermatologist’s opinion from the comfort of their home.

Before this innovation, he worked at Google for over 10 years in several deep-technology teams and leadership roles. His interests include gadgets, wearables, biohacking, and reading everything related to health.

Dr. Charu Sharma
Co-founder & Head of Dermatology

Cureskin would not have been a dermatologist-driven app without Dr. Charu Sharma, who leads the medical team of experts at Cureskin. Before joining hands with her co-founders, she headed aesthetic dermatology at VLCC and helped launch their private line of skincare products.

She is a renowned dermatologist with over 19 years of experience in treating different skin and hair-fall cases. When not in her lab coat, she loves to paint, click photographs, and play video games with her son.