DermTech Welcomes Adelle Walker as Vice President of Consumer Products

February 23, 2022 at 16:30 PM EST

DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today the addition of Adelle Walker to the organization as Vice President of Consumer Products. Walker takes on this new role as DermTech further invests in bringing its precision genomics platform to the skin health and wellness categories.

Walker brings more than 20 years of experience to DermTech, having led category-defining products at Allergan in both Medical Dermatology and Aesthetics, SkinMedica, Candela Laser Systems and SENTÉ Labs. She has a proven track record in launching new products, building markets and using a data-driven and analytical approach to grow brands.

“Adelle is a tremendous addition to the DermTech team,” said Todd Wood, chief commercial officer of DermTech. “Her deep consumer and e-commerce expertise in skin care health and aesthetic categories will allow us to expand our technology to a consumer audience interested in understanding their skin health at the DNA level.”

DermTech has successfully launched its DermTech Melanoma Test, which uses Smart Stickers™ to assess suspicious moles for selected genomic markers associated with melanoma. The company is continuing to expand its revolutionary non-invasive skin genomics platform with the development of UV damage DNA risk assessment products to serve patients seeking better skin health.

“Consumers want more definitive information on the health of their skin so that they can more appropriately protect, correct and restore it,” said Walker. “With DermTech’s technology, consumers can have a clearer picture of what is happening at the DNA/RNA level, empowering them to make more proactive decisions both at home and in their dermatologists' offices.”

For additional information, visit https://dermtech.com/.

About DermTech:

DermTech is a leading genomics company in dermatology and is creating a new category of medicine, precision dermatology, enabled by our non-invasive skin genomics platform. DermTech’s mission is to transform dermatology with our non-invasive skin genomics platform, to democratize access to high quality dermatology care, and to improve the lives of millions. DermTech provides genomic analysis of skin samples collected non-invasively using an adhesive patch rather than a scalpel. DermTech is developing and marketing novel non-invasive genomics tests to aid in the diagnosis and management of various skin conditions, including skin cancer, inflammatory diseases, and aging-related conditions. For additional information on DermTech, please visit DermTech’s investor relations site at: www.dermtech.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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