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Acne treatment in Chiswick

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 Chiswick

is one of the most widespread and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading in the UK, we successfully treat thousands 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 whether you will be by a dermatologist, nurse or practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our experts to find a solution to your .

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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 gland oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, blocking pores, to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.

There are different types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, acne, acne and steroid acne. The can in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open comedones (Blackheads - https://beautyboxbychristine.co.uk -), pustules, papules, and cysts.

Puberty and hormonal changes are the most common factors. Stress can also aggravate acne, as well as a poor diet, the skincare products you are using, or it could simply be down to . Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Syndrome (PCOS).

There is no 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 who see amazing results in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial to recommend the right course of treatment. This could a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the oral contraceptive pill for women can often be effective 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 papules and on your face and your chest and/or back. The nodules and cysts will likely be painful and you could be at risk of scarring, 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 prevent acne, by acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some food include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and vegetables such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy . 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 preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. Reviewing your regimen at home, and finding the right for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate . Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, your pores and creating 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 skincare plan.

Your new skincare programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your 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 every day, all year round. Always include a product like hyaluronic acid or B5, an antioxidant like C to protect against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. or retinoids) which is 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 for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n

Acne scars can be stubborn and permanent, but there are proven that diminish the appearance of acne scarring. The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne you have. Before you have treatment, a , nurse or acne practitioner should assess your acne scars and select the most appropriate for you.

There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or pinkish in colour due to a of melanin 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 treating scarring. A dermatologist will be able to advise you about effective treatments for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne scarring.

Usually, the 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 that does not always fade, and or acne can also the risk of scarring.

Some may heal and eventually go, depending on the . 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 treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s healing and encourage cell and collagen production; your doctor may , which, depending on the or location of your scarring can be 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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Clinic Address

110 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PU

Finding us

We can be found at 110 High Road, between Thornton Avenue and Upham Park Road, just a few doors down from Sainsbury’s Local. The nearest tube station is Turnham Green.

Contact Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

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

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