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Acne treatment in Bournemouth

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 Bournemouth

is one of the most and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat of clients every year, and improving 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 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 to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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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 sebaceous 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 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, acne, acne rosacea and steroid acne. The can present themselves in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.

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

There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to 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 continually to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some clients 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 . This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also antibiotics or (the combined oral pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne at sk:n will a 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 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 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 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 helping to acne, by avoiding acne triggers or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and food to increase the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some food include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and unprocessed vegetables such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy vegetables. 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. 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 congestion. Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, your pores and creating new spots.

As the experts 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 skincare plan.

Your new programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional 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 hyaluronic acid or B5, an like vitamin C to 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 guide

For oily skin

 

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

 

for acne and dehydrated skin

 

Great for chest and back acne

 

Ideal for redness and sensitivity

 

Great for mature skin

 

For enlarged pores and 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 effective that the of acne . The best for your skin will depend on the type of acne you have. Before you have treatment, a , nurse or acne 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 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 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 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 picking or squeezing acne can also the risk of scarring.

Some may heal and go, depending 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 (https://www.hushinjections.com/) at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s and encourage cell regeneration and production; your doctor may , which, depending on the severity or of your can be delivered 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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Bournemouth Christchurch Road Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10: :00

Wednesday

12: :00

Thursday

12: :00

Friday

10: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

Closed

Clinic

1070 Christchurch Road,
Bournemouth,
BH7 6DS

us

We’re on the left hand side of Road going down the hill from towards Iford roundabout, near St. James’ C of E Primary School. There is plenty of free outside the clinic and also in the side roads.

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 Scotland No. SC817369.

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