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Acne treatment in Kent

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 Kent

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

The type of you have – and if it is mild, 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 with our to find a solution to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert medical team at sk:n in Kent

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

Proud to be home to more consultant dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other provider, sk:n has over 450 medical professionals our clients.

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

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become inflamed or 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, the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the sebaceous 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 exfoliating weekly can help pores from .

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

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 pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic (PCOS).

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

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial consultation 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 contraceptive pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you progress onto in a clinic. It’s important to that the acne at sk:n will prescribe a 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 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 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 acne, by avoiding 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 choices include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed 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 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 regimen at home, and the right products 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 plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after with a tailored 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 skincare every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like hyaluronic acid or B5, an 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).

Your simple AM PM routine guide

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

 

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Great for chest and back acne

 

Ideal for redness and sensitivity

 

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

Acne scars can be and permanent, but there are proven that the appearance of acne . The best 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 treatment for you.

There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or pinkish in colour due to a 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 .

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

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

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Kent Bluewater Opening Times

Monday

11: :00

Tuesday

11: :00

Wednesday

11: :00

Thursday

11: :00

Friday

10: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

11: :00

Clinic

(Unit WVU03, Upper Floor, The Village) Centre,
Bluewater Parkway,
Greenhithe,
DA9 9ST

us

You’ll find us on the upper floor, which can be found easily using Bluewater’s signage, next to Benefit and opposite . Bluewater is very accessible with plenty of car facilities, its own bus stop (The Village) and an independent train station called for – where buses run from to Bluewater, and back, throughout the day. There are also cycle bars.

Contact Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

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

Registered in Scotland No. SC817369.

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