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Acne treatment in Leamington Spa

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 Leamington Spa

is one of the most and skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of clients every year, and their and them to rediscover in their skin.

The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – whether 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Acne is caused when the hair in your skin become inflamed or with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair and sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the 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 actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.

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

Puberty and changes are the most common factors. Stress can also aggravate 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 Syndrome (PCOS; https://www.mountroaddental.co.uk,).

There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and your as best we can. Acne can take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your 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 to recommend the right course of . This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include antibiotics or (the oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to that the acne at sk:n will prescribe 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 possibly your chest and/or back. The nodules and cysts will likely be and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is 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 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 avoiding acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed vegetables such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy . 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. Reviewing your at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate congestion. Hydration can also play a key role in acne, as dehydration can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, 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 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 skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin C to 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).

Your simple AM PM guide

For oily skin

 

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

 

for persistent acne and dehydrated skin

 

Great for chest and back acne

 

Ideal for redness and sensitivity

 

Great for mature skin

 

For pores and congested skin

 

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

Acne scars can be and 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 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 build-up 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 treating . 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 brownish acne marks that are left behind after clear up will fade with no need for treatment. However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and or acne can also increase the risk of scarring.

Some scarring may heal and eventually go, on the severity. 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 healing and encourage cell regeneration and production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the or location of your scarring can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

09:30-18:30

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Friday

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Saturday

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Clinic Address

13 Place,
Warwick St.,
Spa,
CV32 5LA

Finding us

We’re found on Place, 5-10 minutes walk from The Parade, a popular area, just off Warwick Street and the A452. There are 4 spaces in front on the Clinic. If they are full there is a car park, simply turn right onto Russel St and then take the 1st right into a driveway that brings you into the car park

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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