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Find your solution to your acne. Our acne specialists will create a personalised treatment plan for your acne, to improve and control your symptoms.
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is one of the most widespread and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat of every year, managing and improving their and helping them to rediscover confidence in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – you will be treated by a dermatologist, nurse or medical practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our experts to find a solution to your .
Acne treatment before and afters
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sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ experience of through better skin.
Proud to be home to more leading consultant dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other provider, sk:n has over 450 our clients.
Your starts with you. Our team in will the best acne treatment to find a solution to your skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
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Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become or blocked with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair follicle and (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which up the hair, through the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the sebaceous gland over-produces oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, blocking pores, to growth and acne . Poor hygiene doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and weekly can help pores from blocked.
There are several types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, excoriated acne, acne and acne. The lesions can present themselves in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
and hormonal changes are the most common factors. Stress can also acne, as well as a poor diet, the skincare you are using, or it could simply be down to genetics. Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and control your symptoms as best we can. Acne can sometimes take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your symptoms to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some who see results in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial to the right course of . This could a series of such as , , . Sometimes, Acne Treatment (Https://Www.Tlcark.com) could also antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the oral pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you onto treatments in a clinic. It’s to that the acne experts at sk:n will a personalised course of treatment that works for you, your skin and the acne type you are suffering with.
This will appear as a large number of and on your face and possibly your chest and/or back. The nodules and cysts will likely be and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is essential that you seek medical advice. Read more about .
During teenage years, it can often go away on its own. Adult acne is much less likely to clear, but this will always vary person to person and you should always be aware of the risk of . So if you are concerned, always seek advice.
Acne is not caused by diet, but it can influence it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to acne, by acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed vegetables such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach and other dark green and leafy vegetables. Food containing zinc, A and E and antioxidants, such as quinoa, turkey, fish, oat milk and pumpkin seeds can also help the skin to fight acne.
Acne may not be preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. your skincare at home, and finding the right for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can . Hydration can also play a key role in acne, as dehydration can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging your pores and new spots.
As the in skin, we want to make sure that not only does your treatment plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after treatment with a tailored plan.
Your new skincare programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional treatments in clinic.
Everyone’s skin is different and will require different products, especially if you have acne, but you can apply some simple general rules to choosing your routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating like hyaluronic acid or B5, an like vitamin C to against free radicals, a A (i.e. retinol or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).
Your simple AM PM routine guide
For oily skin
Ideal for those looking for an introduction to acids and vitamin A, or for young skin
Brilliant for persistent acne and dehydrated skin
Great for chest and back acne
Ideal for redness and sensitivity
Great for mature skin
For enlarged pores and skin
For the perfect programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be stubborn and permanent, but there are proven effective that the of acne scarring. The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne scarring you have. Before you have treatment, a , nurse or acne should assess your acne scars and select the most appropriate treatment for you.
There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or in colour due to a of in the skin. If the area is red and is still and swollen, the acne is likely to still be active, so we would need to treat that before scarring. A will be able to advise you about effective treatments for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne scarring.
Usually, the reddish or brownish acne marks that are left behind after clear up will fade with no need for . However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and picking or squeezing acne can also the risk of .
Some scarring may heal and go, depending on the severity. There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars (craters in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s natural healing and cell and collagen production; your doctor may , which, on the severity or location of your scarring can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser resurfacing with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
10: :00
Thursday
12: :00
Friday
10: :00
Saturday
09: :00
Sunday
10: :00
Clinic Address
Unit 3A, 25 Procter Street, Holborn, London, WC1V 6DW
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From underground station, turn right onto High Holborn (A40) then turn left onto Procter St (A40) and the clinic will be on the right.
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Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
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