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Acne treatment in Holborn

Find your solution to your acne. Our acne specialists will create a personalised treatment plan for your acne, to improve and control your symptoms.

Your trusted acne experts in Holborn

is one of the most and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the in the UK, we successfully treat of clients every year, managing and their and them to confidence in their skin.

The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – determines you will be treated by a dermatologist, nurse or medical practitioner, who will create a plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our to find a to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

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sk:n is the UK’s acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ helping millions of clients rediscover confidence better skin.

Proud to be home to more leading dermatologists, doctors, surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other dermatology service provider, sk:n has over 450 medical our .

Your starts with you. Our team in will the best acne 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 travels up the hair, through the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the gland oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, blocking pores, to growth and acne formation. Poor hygiene doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.

There are types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, acne, acne rosacea and steroid acne. The lesions can themselves in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.

Puberty and hormonal changes are the most common . Stress can also aggravate 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 hormones – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic Ovarian (PCOS).

There is no cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and your symptoms as best we can. Acne can sometimes take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your symptoms continually to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some clients who see in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial consultation to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the combined oral contraceptive pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you onto treatments in a clinic. It’s to remember that the acne 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 and cysts will likely be painful 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 scarring. So if you are concerned, always seek advice.

Acne is not caused by diet, but it can it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to prevent acne, by acne or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some food include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and vegetables such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach and other dark green and leafy vegetables. Food containing zinc, vitamins 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 in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. your regimen at home, and finding the right for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can congestion. Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, your pores and new spots.

As the experts 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 skincare plan.

Your new will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional 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 skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating like hyaluronic acid or B5, an antioxidant like C to protect against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. or retinoids) which is anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for protection against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).

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Ideal for those looking for an to acids and vitamin A, or for young skin

 

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For the skincare programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n

Acne scars can be and seemingly permanent, but there are proven effective that diminish the appearance 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 practitioner 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 pinkish in colour due to a build-up of melanin 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 treating . A dermatologist will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne scarring.

Usually, the reddish or acne marks that are left behind after pimples clear up will fade with no need for treatment. However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and picking or acne can also increase the risk of scarring.

Some may heal and eventually go, on the . There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), rolling scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars (craters in the skin). There are several types of acne treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s healing process and encourage cell regeneration and production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the severity or location of your can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser resurfacing with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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Private: London Holborn Opening Times

Monday

12: :00

Tuesday

12: :00

Wednesday

10: :00

Thursday

12: :00

Friday

10: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

10: :00

Clinic

Unit 3A, 25 Street, Holborn, London, WC1V 6DW

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From underground station, turn right onto High (A40) then turn left onto 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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200 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG

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