Specialized dermatology
for kids, teens, and young adults
Our physicians are trained in adult and pediatric dermatology. We are skilled in working with children and teens, helping them feel comfortable and treating each child and teenager as an individual.
Trained for every age.
Calm, honest, child-led visits.
At Dermatology and Skin Care Associates, in Wellesley, Massachusetts, our physicians are trained in adult and pediatric dermatology. We are skilled in working with children and teens, helping them feel comfortable and treating each child and teenager as an individual. Our dermatologists talk with each child and teen on his or her level, trying to address the child's or teenager's concerns.
If your child or teen needs a procedure, our dermatologists have a calm, honest approach. We believe in being honest about whether a procedure might hurt (“a numbing shot usually feels like a big pinch”), and we do our best to make our children and teens comfortable.
“They give you a lot of information. They're careful.”
Tap an age group to learn more about how we do it.
Held comfortably
on a caregiver's lap
Most babies can be examined while held comfortably on a caregiver's lap (although to see the skin you need to remove their clothing). Our physicians are trained in adult and pediatric dermatology and work to make every infant visit calm and brief.
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In their own words
They give you a lot of information. They're careful.
Dr. LaRaia has treated my 7 year old with kindness and patience.
We talk with each child and teen on his or her level
For young children, we often start off the visit with a joke to help the child feel comfortable (for example, asking a six year old, “So you are 10, right?”). This usually helps the child relax.
Most procedures can be done under local anesthesia while the child or teen listens to music or watches a movie on a portable DVD player. We have ice packs, topical numbing cream, and lollipops available.
Explore the full range of care.
10 Laurel Avenue
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(781) 235-8155
Caregivers welcome on every visit
We can see children with a caregiver and teens on their own, but prefer to have a parent available in person if possible (or by cell phone) to discuss any health issues that come up during the visit.
We will protect your teen's privacy as mandated by law, but we will encourage your teen to discuss any pressing issues with you — parents are important partners in a healthy lifestyle.
We'd love to meet you
Request an appointment and our team will reach out within one business day to confirm a time that works for you.
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Reviews from real patients across Wellesley, Newton, and the Greater Boston area — pulled directly from Google and other public sources.