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Acne treatment in Reading

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 Reading

is one of the most widespread and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of clients every year, managing and 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 plan that is best for you. Book a with our experts to find a to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert medical team at sk:n in Reading

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

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

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

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

Puberty and hormonal are the most common . 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 hormones – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Syndrome (PCOS).

There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and 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 in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your to the right course of treatment. This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the oral pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne at sk:n will prescribe a course of treatment that works for you, your skin and the acne type you are 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 painful and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is essential 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 . 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 to acne, by acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and unprocessed 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 pumpkin seeds can also help the skin to fight acne.

Acne may not be in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. your at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate . can also play a key role in preventing acne, as can generate 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 treatment plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after treatment with a plan.

Your new skincare programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional treatments 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 routine 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. retinol 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

For oily skin

 

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

 

for persistent acne and skin

 

Great for chest and back acne

 

Ideal for redness and sensitivity

 

Great for mature skin

 

For enlarged pores and congested skin

 

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

Acne scars can be and permanent, but there are proven effective that 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 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 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 scarring. A will be able to advise you about treatments for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne .

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

Some scarring may heal and go, Champagne On Ice – Deep Cleansing [https://www.kingstondentalclinic.co.uk] 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 and production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the severity or of your can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser resurfacing with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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Reading London Street Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

12: :00

Wednesday

12: :00

Thursday

12: :00

Friday

10: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

Closed

Clinic Address

52 London Street,
Reading,
RG1 4SQ

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Finding us

sk:n Reading is in a more a peaceful area not far from the buzz of the town. Our clinic is close to several car parks – at the Oracle Centre or Saxon Court Public Car Park – both less than a 5 minute walk away. The nearest bus stop is London Street Foot which can get you to the in 5 minutes from Kings Road.

Contact Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

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

in No. SC817369.

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