About Us
ViaDerma
Who We Are
ViaDerma, Inc. is a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company pioneering the future of topical medicine. We transform how antibiotics, vitamins, and therapeutics penetrate the skin to accelerate healing directly at the source. Our focus is on the patient, restoring quality of life by providing safe, effective, and accessible therapies to a global population.
From our headquarters in Las Vegas, we operate globally and are expanding our reach to meet unmet medical needs in markets from the United States to Nigeria, Brazil, and beyond.
ViaDerma, Inc. is a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company pioneering the future of topical medicine. We transform how antibiotics, vitamins, and therapeutics penetrate the skin to accelerate healing directly at the source. Our focus is on the patient, restoring quality of life by providing safe, effective, and accessible therapies to a global population.
From our headquarters in Las Vegas, we operate globally and are expanding our reach to meet unmet medical needs in markets from the United States to Nigeria, Brazil, and beyond.
Our Story
Driven by Purpose
The story began in 2009 when Dr. Christopher Otiko identified a fundamental flaw in traditional medicine: the "10% efficacy" barrier.
Most oral medications are diluted by systemic metabolism, leaving only a fraction of the active ingredient to reach the wound.
Dr. Otiko’s breakthrough was the development of a proprietary transdermal system that evolved into SkinPass™.
Today, our evolution continues with a landmark 2025 U.S. Patent (No. 12,465,567) and an expanded 20-category patent portfolio.
The story began in 2009 when Dr. Christopher Otiko identified a fundamental flaw in traditional medicine: the "10% efficacy" barrier.
Most oral medications are diluted by systemic metabolism, leaving only a fraction of the active ingredient to reach the wound.
Dr. Otiko’s breakthrough was the development of a proprietary transdermal system that evolved into SkinPass™.
Today, our evolution continues with a landmark 2025 U.S. Patent (No. 12,465,567) and an expanded 20-category patent portfolio.
Our Story
Milestones
2009
2009
Dr. Christopher Otiko designs the proprietary topical-delivery system that evolves into SkinPass™.
Dr. Christopher Otiko designs the proprietary topical-delivery system that evolves into SkinPass™.
Dr. Christopher Otiko designs the proprietary topical-delivery system that evolves into SkinPass™.
2013
2013
In-vitro study confirms Vitastem® eliminates >99 % of major bacterial strains.
In-vitro study confirms Vitastem® eliminates >99 % of major bacterial strains.
2014
2014
ViaDerma founded; U.S. patent application initiated.
ViaDerma founded; U.S. patent application initiated.
2016
2012
2016
Vitastem® receives FDA marketing approval as a First Aid topical for over-the-counter use.
Vitastem® receives FDA marketing approval as a First Aid topical for over-the-counter use.
2020
2020
Vitastem® launched commercially in the U.S. following FDA listing, under a different brand name.
Vitastem® launched commercially in the U.S. following FDA listing, under a different brand name.
2025
2025
U.S. Patent No. 12,465,567 officially awarded for “Enhanced Antibiotic and Drug Delivery for Aqueous Topical Applications for Human and Veterinary Uses.”
Continuation-in-Part CIP of US16/522,259. Expanding the original patent to 20 additional categories.
U.S. Patent No. 12,465,567 officially awarded for “Enhanced Antibiotic and Drug Delivery for Aqueous Topical Applications for Human and Veterinary Uses.”
Continuation-in-Part CIP of US16/522,259. Expanding the original patent to 20 additional categories.
Meet Our Team
The Faces of Our Company
Get to know the people who are dedicated to building a new landscape of topical pharmaceutical solutions
Dr. Christopher Otiko
CEO & Founder
Dwayne Edmondson
Chief Operating Officer
Sudhir Kabra
Chief Financial Officer
Learn more on a call with a specialist
Schedule a free consultation with our sales team representative and discover how ViaDerma can bring innovation into your medical facility
Learn more on a call with a specialist
Schedule a free consultation with our sales team representative and discover how ViaDerma can bring innovation into your medical facility
Learn more on a call with a specialist
Schedule a free consultation with our sales team representative and discover how ViaDerma can bring innovation into your medical facility