Chelsea Skin & Laser

Acne, blackheads, white heads and painful cysts, can affect patients of any age. Acne has many causes: inadequate skin care, diet, hormone production, childbirth, menopause, or medications. It's treated in a variety of ways.

Adolescent Dermatology is a medical service that helps teens with skin issues like acne, oily skin, eczema, warts, and rashes. It involves exams, diagnosis, treatment plans, skin-care advice, and follow-up visits tailored to teen needs.

Allergy Patch Testing is a skin test that checks which substances cause a contact allergy. Small amounts of common chemicals are placed on adhesive patches on the back, left for about 48 hours, then the skin is checked for reactions to identify triggers.

Alopecia is a condition where hair loss occurs on the scalp or body. It can be temporary or permanent and may involve patches or complete baldness. Treatments vary and aim to slow or stop shedding, promote regrowth, or manage symptoms.

Chelsea Skin & Laser can diagnose and treat Human Papillomavirus. There are several options available for managing genital warts: cryotherapy effectively freezing the wart, electro cautery to burn the wart, topical acid, immunotherapy, and injectable chemotherapeutics.

Athlete's Foot is a skin infection by fungus on the feet, causing itching, burning, and cracked skin. It involves keeping feet clean and dry, using antifungal creams or powders, and sometimes changing socks and shoes to prevent spread.

Back Hair is a grooming service that cleans, trims, and may remove hair from the back area. It involves cleansing the skin, trimming or waxing unwanted hair, and applying soothing treatments for smooth, refreshed skin.

BCC is the most common form of skin cancer. This slow growing cancer can take on many appearances and generally presents in areas overexposed to the sun. They develop slowly and can be successfully treated when caught early. Yearly skin exams are vital in diagnosing any form of cancer.

Bikini Line Laser is a cosmetic treatment that uses laser light to reduce pubic hair. A technician applies a cooling gel, targets the hair follicles, and performs multiple quick sessions to slow regrowth and achieve smoother skin over time.

Brazilian Laser Treatment is a cosmetic procedure that uses focused light to remove hair or treat skin issues. It involves applying laser energy to target areas, with sessions scheduled over weeks; it may cause temporary redness and requires aftercare and sun protection.

COVID Toe, bruise-like rashes, blisters, hair loss.

Cold sores or fever blisters are a common viral infection. They are caused by a herpes simplex virus, closely related to the one that causes genital herpes. Spread by close contact, kissing, oral sex & are contagious even if no visible sores are present.

Dermatitis is a skin condition causing redness, itchiness, and rash. It involves irritated skin from allergies, irritants, or infections, often treated with gentle cleansing, moisturizers, and targeted creams or medicines to reduce itching and inflammation.

Diode laser hair removal is a cosmetic treatment that uses light-energy absorbed by hair follicles to heat and damage them, reducing hair growth. A trained professional passes a laser over the skin, often with cooling, for multiple short sessions.

Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a red, itchy rash that usually begins in infancy on a baby’s scalp and/or cheeks. The rash most commonly occurs where the skin flexes. There is a variety of treatments for eczema.

Eyebrow hair removal is a beauty service that smooths or shapes the eyebrow area. It involves removing stray hairs to define the brow shape, using methods like waxing, threading, tweezing, or laser, depending on preference and budget.

Facial hair removal is a treatment to remove unwanted hair from the face, using methods like waxing, threading, shaving, depilatory creams, lasers, or electrolysis. It aims for smooth skin and can be temporary or lasting, depending on the method.

Genital Warts is a sexual health service that screens, diagnoses, and treats warts caused by certain HPV infections. It involves exams, counseling, and options like topical medicines, procedures, or referrals for ongoing care and prevention.

HPV is a common virus that can affect skin and mucous membranes. It often has no symptoms, but some types can cause warts or increase cancer risk. It involves vaccination or screening, and in some cases treatment if warts or abnormal cells are detected.

Hair loss in men and woman can be caused by a variety of genetic, health or environmental issues. We have seen a spike in COVID related hair loss in recent months. Treatment options vary.

Hairless Legs is a service that removes or reduces leg hair through waxing, shaving, or depilatory methods, leaving skin smooth for a period of time and requiring maintenance sessions as hair regrows.

Herpes Simplex Virus is a common viral infection that causes sores on the mouth or other areas. It stays in the body after an initial outbreak and can flare up periodically, spreading through close contact even when sores aren’t present.

Hives is a service that helps people with allergies and skin reactions. It provides fast, private virtual or in-person care, guides diagnosis, offers treatment plans, and supports follow-up to manage hives and prevent flare-ups.

Laser hair removal is a cosmetic treatment that uses focused light to damage hair follicles and slow or stop future growth. It involves applying a cooling gel, using a handheld laser on target areas, and may require multiple sessions for best results.

Lipomas are soft, noncancerous lumps of fatty tissue under the skin. The service involves evaluating, diagnosing, and removing or treating these lumps if needed, usually with minor procedures, so you have smoother skin and relief from discomfort.

Melanoma is a skin cancer that starts in pigment cells. It involves finding abnormal moles or changes in skin, and may require monitoring, biopsy, surgery, and sometimes additional treatments to remove cancer and prevent spread.

Melasma is a skin condition causing brown to gray-brown patches, usually on the face. It involves hormonal factors, sun exposure, and genetics, and is treated with sun protection, topical lightening creams, and sometimes procedures by a dermatologist.

Molluscum is a skin condition caused by a poxvirus, creating small, raised, often white or flesh-colored bumps. It usually clears on its own but treatment may remove bumps faster and prevent spreading; options include topical therapies or minor procedures, guided by a clinician.

New medical patient is an initial visit where a doctor reviews your health history, performs a basic exam, may order tests, and plans your care so you understand your next steps and any follow-up appointments.

Pediatric Dermatology is medical care focused on skin, hair, and nails in children. It involves diagnosing and treating rashes, eczema, birthmarks, infections, and skin conditions, with kid-friendly exams, gentle procedures, and family guidance.

Permanent Laser Hair Removal is a treatment that uses laser light to target and destroy hair follicles, reducing or stopping future hair growth. It typically requires multiple sessions, cooling or numbing, and leaves smoother skin with less maintenance over time.

Poison Ivy is a service that helps you choose and manage plants for your space, offering design ideas, plant care tips, and product recommendations to keep an indoor garden healthy and stylish.

Psoriasis is a common skin condition where skin scales and red patches flare up due to rapid skin cell growth. It involves itchy, sometimes painful lesions that may be triggered by stress, infections, or injury, and is managed with creams, light therapy, or medications.

Return botox / dysport patient is a service to re-administer botulinum toxin injections (Botox or Dysport) for previously treated areas, typically to maintain cosmetic or therapeutic effects, requiring assessment, proper dosing, and follow-up after initial results fade.

Return chemical peel is a skin treatment that uses a chemical solution to exfoliate the outer skin layers, helping to improve texture and color. The process involves applying the solution, waiting for it to work, and a controlled peeling period before the skin heals.

Return filler patient - no numbing is a cosmetic service where filler is reapplied or adjusted without local anesthesia, focusing on restoring volume or correcting shape with minimal discomfort and quick recovery.

Return filler patient - with numbing is a cosmetic service where a filler is injected to restore facial volume, with numbing cream or anesthesia to minimize discomfort during the procedure.

Return laser treatment is a cosmetic procedure using a focused laser to selectively target skin or hair; it involves cleaning, numbing, aiming the laser, and applying cooling or soothing care, with brief redness afterward and minimal downtime.

Return medical patient is a service that helps a patient resume or continue medical care after an event or interruption, coordinating appointments, tests, medications, and follow-up advice to restore health and ensure ongoing treatment.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition causing flaky, itchy scales on oily areas like the scalp, face, and chest. It involves inflammation and overgrowth of yeast; treatment includes gentle washing, medicated shampoos or creams to reduce symptoms.

Sin Cancer is a preventive health service that guides people to reduce cancer risk through education, lifestyle recommendations, screenings, and support, helping patients understand options and take steps toward early detection and healthier choices.

Skin Allergy Testing is a medical test to find what substances cause allergic skin reactions. It usually involves exposing small skin areas to common allergens and watching for a reaction over a short period, helping doctors identify triggers and plan treatment.

Smooth Chest is a skin-care service focused on reducing roughness and improving texture on the chest area through cleansing, exfoliation, hydration, and gentle massage or treatment sessions tailored to sensitive skin.

Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin or tissue cancer that starts in flat, scale-like cells. It grows slowly but can spread if not treated, often checked through biopsies, imaging, and treatment options like surgery, radiation, or medicine depending on the location and stage.

Unibrow is a simple service that helps you manage shared notes and tasks in one place. It lets you create, edit, and organize items with others, update in real time, and keep everyone on the same page with clear, collaborative lists.

Unwanted Hair is a service that removes or reduces hair in areas where it doesn’t prefer to grow, using methods like shaving, waxing, laser, or depilatories, and may include aftercare tips for smooth, long-lasting results.

Warts is a simple online service that helps you track and manage common skin warts, offering guidance, reminders, and basic tips for safe care. It includes educational notes, symptom tracking, and when to consult a professional.