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Acne treatment in Glasgow

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 Glasgow

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

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

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert medical team at sk:n in Glasgow

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

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

Your journey starts with you. Our team in will discuss 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 or blocked 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 travels up the hair, through the pore and onto the 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 bacteria growth and acne . Poor hygiene actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from blocked.

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

Puberty and hormonal are the most common factors. Stress can also 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 includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from 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 who see amazing results in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial consultation to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or (the combined oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne experts 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 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 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 helping to prevent acne, by avoiding acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, 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 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 skincare at home, and the right for your skin type can help to remove grim and dead skin cells which can . can also play a key role in acne, as dehydration 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 tailored plan.

Your new skincare 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 choosing your skincare every day, all year round. Always include a like hyaluronic acid or B5, an like vitamin C to against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. or retinoids) which is and PRP/Vampire Facial anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for 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 programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n

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

Usually, the or 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 picking or acne can also increase the risk of .

Some 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 (craters in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural and encourage cell and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the severity or location of your 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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Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11: :00

Wednesday

09: :00

Thursday

09: :00

Friday

09: :30

Saturday

09: :30

Sunday

Closed

Clinic

200 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG

Finding us

You’ll find us at 200 St Vincent Street which sits on the corner of St Street and West Campbell Street. The has 2 old fashioned black lamp posts outside with some grand looking . There are some steps from the into the and then there is lift access to the clinic once you are inside. If access is required, we need to know in advance to be able to and direct to the correct .

Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

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

in Scotland No. SC817369.

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