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Acne treatment in Portsmouth

Your trusted acne experts in Portsmouth

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

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

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert medical team at sk:n in Portsmouth

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

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

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

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 sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which travels 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 in the follicle, blocking pores, attributing to bacteria growth and acne . Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming .

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

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

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

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your to recommend the right course of . This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or therapies (the combined oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you onto in a clinic. It’s important 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 papules and pustules 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 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 medical advice.

Acne is not caused by diet, but it can influence it. Diet can play a key factor in to prevent acne, by acne or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some food include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and unprocessed 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 products 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 can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging your pores and creating new spots.

As the in skin, we want to make sure that not only does your 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 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 your every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like C to protect against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. retinol or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).

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

 

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Great for chest and back acne

 

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Great for mature skin

 

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

Acne scars can be and seemingly permanent, but there are proven that diminish the appearance of acne . 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 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 treatments for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne scarring.

Usually, the reddish or Acne scar treatment 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 or acne can also the risk of scarring.

Some may heal and eventually go, depending on the severity. 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 scarring treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s natural healing and cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the or of your scarring can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser resurfacing with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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Portsmouth St Georges Square Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

12: :00

Wednesday

12: :00

Thursday

12: :00

Friday

10: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

Closed

Clinic Address

Unit 8 St. Georges Business Centre,
St. Square,
Portsmouth,
PO1 3EZ

Finding us

Located at Unit 8, St George’s Square, close to the heart of the city, our clinic is easy to access. Free parking is available outside of the clinic, your number will need to be entered upon . In case the clinic car park is busy, we recommend parking in Harbour Car Park which is a 4 minute walk away, with the just 5 minutes walk.

From the M27 head towards the dockyard, past the tall ships and The Hard. The entrance with Gunwarf Quays will be on your right. Take the 2nd turning on the left into St Square, which is a cobbled street area, then turn right past the Links building.

Contact Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

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

Registered in No. SC817369.

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