About Dr Leona Yip

Dr Leona Yip is passionate about skin health advocacy, dermatology mentoring and education. As an Advocate for The Australasian College of Dermatologists, she frequently interacts with stakeholders including healthcare professionals, patient support groups, skin health organisations and various media outlets to improve skin health literacy.

Her widely recognised expertise is harnessed by various international and Australian advisory committees and expert groups, including the Dermatology Expert Group that formulates Dermatology Therapeutic Guidelines in Australia.

Her PhD thesis on female pattern hair loss was nominated for the Chancellor’s Prize, and her research went on to win multiple international and Australian dermatology research awards and grants. Dr Yip’s achievements in the particular field of alopecia (scalp and hair loss disorders) have earned her extensive recognition amongst Australian and international industry peers as a “go-to” expert.

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Dr Yip’s voice and commentary as an expert dermatologist is highly sought after in the Australian media landscape across television, radio, digital and print media. She is trusted by Australia’s leading publications including House Of Wellness, The Courier Mail, SMH, The Age, Beauty Crew, Marie Claire, ELLE and Vogue to deliver credible, authentic advice to their readers.

She has extensive television and radio media experience including semi-regular appearances on Channel 7 Evening News, guest appearances on ABC News, House of Wellness and morning show programmes on Channel 9 and The Ten Network.

Alongside her current role as Head Dermatologist for Cricket Australia advocating to improve skin cancer prevention and detection amongst elite athletes, Dr Leona Yip continues to deliver exceptional results for a diverse range of bespoke brand partnerships.

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She has assumed the role of Medical Consultant, Key Opinion Leader, Advisory Board Member and Dermatologist Media Spokesperson for numerous leading pharmaceutical and consumer skincare companies including Cetaphil, LaRoche Posay, Dercos, SkinCeuticals, Avene, Dermal Therapy, Neutrogena and Neostrata.

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Her refined oratory skills, expertise and relatable persona have also been utilised for live expert panels and speaking engagements for media and corporate audiences. She is also a seasoned presenter and expert medical panellist, regularly invited to chair and speak at international & Australian scientific and medical meetings.

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Accreditations

- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), The University of Auckland

- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The University of Melbourne

- Fellow of The Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD)

- International Member, British Hair and Nail Society (under auspices of The British Association of   Dermatologists)

- Certificate in Rhetorics (The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking), Harvard University