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Acne treatment in Guildford

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 Guildford

is one of the most widespread and skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading in the UK, we successfully treat of clients every year, and 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 practitioner, who will create a plan that is best for you. Book a with our experts 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’ experience of clients rediscover confidence through better skin.

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

Your starts with you. Our team in will the best acne treatment to find a to your skin .

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become or with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair follicle and (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which up the hair, the pore and onto the of your skin. If the gland oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, pores, attributing to growth and acne . Poor hygiene actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from blocked.

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

and changes are the most common factors. Stress can also acne, as well as a poor diet, the skincare products you are using, or it could simply be down to genetics. Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic 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 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 the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the combined oral contraceptive pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto in a clinic. It’s important to that the acne experts at sk:n will prescribe a personalised course of that works for you, your skin and the acne type you are 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 painful and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is essential that you seek 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 medical advice.

Acne is not caused by diet, but it can influence it. Diet can play a key factor in to prevent acne, by avoiding acne or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach and other dark green and leafy . Food containing zinc, A and E and antioxidants, such as quinoa, turkey, fish, oat milk and 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 grim and dead skin cells which can congestion. 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 with a tailored skincare plan.

Your new will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional treatments in clinic.

Everyone’s skin is different and will 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 protect against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. retinol or retinoids) which is anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).

Your simple AM PM routine guide

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

 

Brilliant for acne and skin

 

Great for chest and back acne

 

Ideal for redness and sensitivity

 

Great for mature skin

 

For pores and congested skin

 

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

Acne scars can be stubborn and permanent, but there are proven that the appearance of acne scarring. The best 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 pinkish in colour due to a build-up of in the skin. If the area is red and is still inflamed and swollen, the acne is likely to still be active, so we would need to treat that before scarring. A dermatologist will be able to advise you about treatments for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne .

Usually, the reddish or brownish 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 ( in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural process and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may , which, depending on the severity or of your scarring can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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Opening Times

Monday

CLOSED

Tuesday

10: :00

Wednesday

10: :00

Thursday

10: :00

Friday

09: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

10: :00

Clinic Address

1 St. Mary’s Terrace,
Mill Lane (off Quarry St.), Guildford,
GU1 3TZ

Finding us

You’ll find us down the quiet street of Mill Lane, just off the main high street. Our means finding us is easy and can be reached by foot, public or car . The nearest car parks are a 5/6 minute walk away at Castle Car Park or Portsmouth Road Car Park. is an 8 minute walk or the closest bus stop is .

Contact Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

sk:n
200 St Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG

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