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Skin & Strand

Skin & Strand

Med spa in Alameda, CA

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Skin & Strand is a hair restoration and medical dermatology practice in Alameda. Medical care, including hair restoration and surgical procedures, is provided through Skin & Strand Medical Clinic. Separate non-medical wellness services aim at relaxation, cosmetic scalp care and general wellness.

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About

Skin & Strand is a hair restoration and medical dermatology practice in Alameda. Medical care, including hair restoration and surgical procedures, is provided through Skin & Strand Medical Clinic. Separate non-medical wellness services aim at relaxation, cosmetic scalp care and general wellness.

The practice describes its philosophy as blending science with artistry in hair restoration, treating it as a personal process that combines medical precision with aesthetic judgment. Its medical providers are described as licensed and working under appropriate medical oversight. The team states it has over 40 years of combined experience in hair restoration and decades of combined clinical experience.

Every visit begins with a consultation, which is required before any medical treatment or procedure is recommended. People can request one through the website contact form, by phone or by text. The first step of hair restoration is a complimentary hair and scalp analysis, listed as a $250 value. Payment plans are offered.

Once new hair has grown in after a transplant, patients are connected with a hair stylist trained in post-transplant design.

Pairs physician-led medical knowledge and current technology with care shaped around each patient's goals. Plans emphasize safety, clinical rigor and results that look natural.

The setting is private and patient-centered, with care focused on the individual.

Specials & promotions

  • Complimentary hair and scalp analysis

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Non-surgical treatments meant to slow hair loss and support growth, including PRP, microneedling for hair loss, exosome therapy, laser light therapy, finasteride, minoxidil and custom topicals.

  • Custom Combination Topicals Price at booking
  • Finasteride (Oral or Topical) Price at booking
  • Laser Hair Therapy (LLLT) Price at booking
  • Microneedling for Hair Loss Price at booking
  • Minoxidil (Topical) Price at booking
  • Pro-Xo Premium Hair Exosome Therapy Price at booking
  • PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Price at booking
  • Minoxidil (Topical Stimulant) Price at booking

A complimentary hair and scalp analysis to start, followed by FUE hair transplants that move the patient's own follicles to thinning areas.

  • Complimentary Hair & Scalp Analysis Price at booking
  • FUE Hair Transplant Price at booking

Evaluation and customized options for hair loss and thinning in men and women, targeted therapies for patchy hair loss, and care for scalp conditions.

  • Hair Loss & Thinning Price at booking
  • Patchy Hair Loss (Alopecia Areata) Price at booking

Treatment for acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, rashes and hives, plus mole checks, total skin exams, skin cancer screening, and mole and wart removal.

  • Acne & Acne Scars Price at booking
  • Eczema & Dermatitis Price at booking
  • Mole Check & Total Skin Exam Price at booking
  • Mole & Wart Removal Price at booking
  • Psoriasis Price at booking
  • Rashes & Hives Price at booking
  • Rosacea Price at booking
  • Scalp Conditions Price at booking
  • Skin Cancer Screening Price at booking

Care for nail fungus, brittle or thickened nails, and other nail disorders such as discoloration and changes in texture or shape.

  • Brittle or Thickened Nails Price at booking
  • Nail Fungus Price at booking
  • Other Nail Disorders Price at booking

In-office procedures including cortisone injections, removal of growths and cysts, and wart and skin tag removal.

  • Cortisone Injections Price at booking
  • Removal of Growths & Cysts Price at booking
  • Wart & Skin Tag Removal Price at booking

Diagnosis and treatment of warts, cold sores and shingles, ringworm and fungal infections, and bacterial skin infections.

  • Bacterial Skin Infections Price at booking
  • Cold Sores & Shingles Price at booking
  • Ringworm & Fungal Infections Price at booking
  • Warts Price at booking

Treatment for vitiligo, care for lupus and other autoimmune skin changes, and treatment plans for lichen planus.

  • Lichen Planus Price at booking
  • Lupus & Autoimmune Skin Changes Price at booking
  • Vitiligo Price at booking

Photos

  • Clinic lounge with leather sofa, armchairs and window view
  • Reception desk with backlit Skin & Strand sign on the wall
  • Close-up of scalp showing hair density after PRP treatment
  • Close-up of scalp showing fuller hair after PRP treatment
  • Close-up of hairline before and after laser therapy
  • Close-up of hairline showing hair growth after treatment

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.skinstrand.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Complimentary hair and scalp analysis, listed as a $250 value, as the first step of hair restoration
  • FUE hair transplant that moves follicles one at a time using a micro-punch under 1mm and leaves no linear scar
  • Non-surgical hair regeneration options including PRP, microneedling with serums, exosome therapy and laser light therapy
  • Medical dermatology for skin, scalp and nail conditions, with total skin exams and skin cancer screening
  • Post-transplant design with a specialized hair stylist once new growth is in
  • Payment plans available
Good for
  • People considering hair restoration
  • Thinning hair in men and women
  • Non-surgical hair regeneration
  • Skin, scalp or nail concerns that need a medical evaluation
  • Full-body skin checks and mole checks
  • Patients who prefer a physician-led practice
  • Anyone who wants to spread out treatment costs
Treats
  • Hair loss
  • Thinning hair
  • Patchy hair loss
  • Scalp irritation, dandruff and flaking
  • Acne and acne scars
  • Eczema and dermatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea
  • Rashes and hives
  • Skin cancer screening
Techniques
  • FUE (follicular unit extraction)
  • PRP (platelet-rich plasma)
  • Microneedling
  • Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
  • Exosome therapy
  • Finasteride
  • Minoxidil
  • Compounded topical blends
  • Cortisone injections

Products & treatments

  • Pro-Xo Premium Hair Exosome Therapy
  • Custom combination topicals (compounded)
  • Finasteride, oral or compounded topical
  • Topical minoxidil
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