Skin problems are hard to judge from the internet and easy to judge in person. Walk in and have someone look at it.
What we treat
- Rashes of unclear cause, including drug rashes
- Hives and itching
- Cellulitis and other skin infections
- Abscesses and boils needing drainage
- Shingles and cold sores
- Impetigo and other childhood skin infections
- Poison ivy and contact dermatitis
- Athlete’s foot, ringworm and fungal infections
- Diaper rash and yeast rashes in infants
- Pink eye and styes
- Ingrown toenails and nail infections
- Tick bites, with removal and Lyme disease counseling
Ticks and Lyme disease
Eastern Massachusetts is a high-incidence area. We remove attached ticks, assess how long the tick was on, and offer single-dose preventive antibiotic treatment where it is indicated. If a rash or fever appears after a bite, come back in — early Lyme disease is very treatable.
When to call 911 instead
Urgent care is not the right place for a life-threatening problem. Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department for any of these:
- Chest pain, pressure, or tightness
- Trouble breathing or shortness of breath at rest
- Sudden weakness, numbness, facial droop, or trouble speaking
- Heavy bleeding that does not slow with firm pressure
- A head injury with confusion, repeated vomiting, or loss of consciousness
- A seizure, or fainting without a clear cause
- Severe abdominal pain, or a stiff neck with fever
- Thoughts of harming yourself
When is a rash an emergency?
A rash with fever and a stiff neck, a rash that blisters or peels, one that involves the eyes or mouth, or any rash with swelling of the face or trouble breathing, needs emergency care immediately.
Do you drain abscesses?
Yes, with local anesthetic, at both clinics.
Walk in today
No appointment needed at either clinic. Call ahead to check the wait, or reserve your spot online.