Clients love the Essex Skin experience—from the personalized care to the transformative results. With a focus on comfort, quality, and natural beauty, our treatments consistently leave clients feeling confident, refreshed, and truly cared for.
Personalized Skin Care Backed by Clinical Expertise
At Essex Skin in Oak Brook and Chicago, we offer a focused menu of medical dermatology services to address common skin conditions with precision and care. Led by double board-certified Nurse Practitioner Puja Davé Patel, our practice emphasizes results-driven, patient-centered dermatology that prioritizes safety, comfort, and cosmetic outcomes.
We specialize in minimally invasive treatments for acne, rashes, pigmentation, and benign lesion removal. Every treatment plan is customized following a thorough skin evaluation and targeted
discussion of your needs.
Please note:
We do not offer full-body skin exams, biopsies, or treat skin cancers. For those services, we recommend seeking care from a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in medical dermatology.
Chronic acne can affect more than just your skin—it can impact confidence, self-esteem, and long-term skin health. At Essex Skin, we take a customized approach to acne care that combines advanced topicals, prescription therapies, and in-office treatments to help clear breakouts and prevent future scarring.
Our approach includes:
● Comprehensive skin evaluation and acne grading
● Hormonal assessment (if indicated)
● Prescription-strength topicals and oral medications
● Professional extractions or acne facials when needed
● Lifestyle and skincare guidance for long-term control
Fast, effective treatment for painful, inflamed acne lesions. Using a small amount of steroid medication, these injections reduce swelling and promote faster healing—often flattening large breakouts within 24–48 hours.
Perfect for:
● Cystic acne flares
● Nodules or deep, under-the-skin pimples
● Emergency breakouts before events or photos
Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can be stubborn, but with a layered approach, real improvement is possible. We combine medical-grade topicals, prescription treatments, and in-office therapies like chemical peels to reduce pigment formation at the source.
Melasma care may include:
● Hydroquinone and non-hydroquinone lightening agents
● Gentle exfoliating peels
● Prescription retinoids and antioxidants
● Sun protection and barrier-strengthening skincare
Thinning hair and hair loss are increasingly common concerns, especially among women in perimenopause and postpartum. At Essex Skin, we offer safe, evidence-based treatments to stimulate hair growth and improve scalp health.
Our treatment options include:
● Topical and oral medications (e.g., minoxidil, spironolactone if appropriate)
● PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) scalp injections
● Exosome therapy for follicle regeneration
● Microneedling for Hair Restoration to boost blood flow and treatment absorption
A full consultation helps determine the root cause of your hair loss and builds a plan tailored to your needs.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition marked by redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels—often with inflammatory breakouts. We take a personalized approach to calming rosacea triggers and reducing flares.
Treatment options may include:
● Topical prescriptions (e.g., metronidazole, ivermectin)
● Oral anti-inflammatories when appropriate
● Barrier-repair skincare
● Lifestyle and diet guidance for trigger management
Not all rashes are created equal. From contact dermatitis to eczema and allergic reactions, we provide targeted care to reduce itching, inflammation, and flare-ups.
Services include:
● Thorough history and visual assessment
● Treatment plans with topical steroids or non-steroidal options
● Skincare and product guidance to prevent recurrence
Please note: We do not perform patch testing.
We safely and comfortably remove common benign growths in-office using advanced methods like electrosurgery or cryocautery (when appropriate), focusing on both medical necessity and cosmetic outcomes.
Conditions treated include:
● Skin tags (typically on the neck, underarms, eyelids)
● Seborrheic keratoses (waxy or textured age spots).
Treatments are fast, with minimal healing time, and are performed with your comfort in mind.
Sebaceous hyperplasia causes enlarged oil glands that appear as soft, yellowish papules—most commonly on the face. We offer safe, targeted treatments to reduce their appearance without damaging surrounding skin.
Milia are small, white keratin-filled cysts that appear just beneath the skin’s surface—often around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead. While harmless, they can be stubborn and difficult to remove at home.
At Essex Skin, we perform gentle, sterile milia extractions using precise techniques that minimize trauma and reduce the risk of scarring or infection.
Ideal for:
● Adults or teens with persistent milia
● Clients preparing for facials or special events
● Patients using retinoids or heavy skincare who notice clogged bumps
Clients love the Essex Skin experience—from the personalized care to the transformative results. With a focus on comfort, quality, and natural beauty, our treatments consistently leave clients feeling confident, refreshed, and truly cared for.