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With the tick population growing rapidly and a multitude of pests emerging in the summer heat, we are seeing a large number of patients for insect bites at Chelsea Skin & Laser. Most bites and stings are harmless. They can be safely cleaned and treated at home with soap and water and a topical hydrocortisone […]

Acne can affect patients of any age. It has many causes: inadequate skin care, diet, stress, hormone production, childbirth, menopause, or medications. Acne care at Chelsea Skin & Laser starts with a discussion about diet, lifestyle and skin care routine. The process often begins by treating the surface of the skin with a topical antibiotic […]

What are the Benefits of a Chemical Peel?   One of the most popular and least invasive “lunchtime treatments” we offer at Chelsea Skin & Laser is a chemical peel. A peel helps improve the look and texture of your skin while offering a host of skin benefits. Winter is the best time of year […]

To be competitive in the workplace, feel more confident and look like yourself but better here are the recommendations of Chelsea Skin & Laser for the best men’s “lunchtime” treatments: Botox or Dysport to relax muscles of the upper face. You’ll look less tired, less angry and more alert. Chemical peel to even out skin […]

Acne scars are long lasting reminders of your troubled skin. At Chelsea Skin & Laser we treat hundreds of cases of acne every month. Once we help our patients reach a clearer complexion and skin health, we offer a variety of treatments for the marks, scars and dark spots that acne may have left behind. […]

Dr. Michael Eidelman, Medical Director of Chelsea Skin & Laser, was interviewed By Lauren Hard for Style.Mic on what your high tech workout clothing might be doing to your skin. From Your Yoga Pants Might Be Bad for Your Health: Yeast infections, zits and rashes, oh my: Dr. Michael Eidelman, a dermatologist with a practice […]

Dandruff can strike any time of year. It’s more than just an embarrassing nuisance, it’s a dermatologic condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis (SD).  Those little white flakes cause us to change our hairstyles, try a variety of expensive over the counter products, and they make it rather difficult to wear the most popular go-to color – […]

Accutane, or more correctly known by its generic name, Isotretinoin, is a prescription medication used for acne treatment. The medication is prescribed to those with severe acne or acne that is very resistant to standard therapies. The exact mechanism of action of the medication is unknown. On the simplest level, we do know that it […]

You may “love” your doctor but no one really loves going TO the doctor or feeling ill. The anxiety associated with doctors, hospitals and office visits is for some real fear. So much so that this phobia has a name: Iatrophobia , the fear of an object, idea, person or situation. It’s also referred to […]

As we all finally say ‘so long’ to a brutal winter, and the bikinis and board shorts start making a come-back, it’s important to remember that spring time is the perfect time to start perfecting your skin regiment so your skin stays smooth, supple and, most of all, healthy for many sunny days to come. […]