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Acne treatment in Portsmouth

Your trusted acne experts in Portsmouth

is one of the most widespread and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we treat thousands of every year, managing and their and them to confidence in their skin.

The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – determines whether 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 to find a to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert medical team at sk:n in Portsmouth

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

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

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

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 sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which up the hair, through the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the gland over-produces oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, blocking pores, to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.

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

Puberty and changes 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 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 Syndrome (PCOS).

There is no 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 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 . This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the oral contraceptive 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 at sk:n will prescribe 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 painful 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 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 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 . Food containing zinc, 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 regimen at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can congestion. 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 plan.

Your new skincare 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 like hyaluronic acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin 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 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 A, or for young skin

 

Brilliant for 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 stubborn and seemingly permanent, but there are proven effective that diminish the appearance 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 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 of 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 . A dermatologist will be able to advise you about effective 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 . However, severe acne can leave you with that does not always fade, and picking or squeezing acne can also increase the risk of .

Some scarring may heal and eventually go, 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 stimulate the skin’s healing process and encourage cell regeneration and production; your doctor may , which, depending on the or location of your scarring can be 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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Portsmouth St Georges Square Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

12: :00

Wednesday

12: :00

Thursday

12: :00

Friday

10: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

Closed

Clinic

Unit 8 St. Georges Business Centre,
St. Square,
Portsmouth,
PO1 3EZ

Finding us

at Unit 8, St George’s Square, close to the heart of the city, our clinic is easy to access. Free is available outside of the clinic, your registration number will need to be entered upon . In case the clinic car park is busy, we recommend parking in Harbour Car Park which is a 4 minute walk away, with the just 5 minutes walk.

From the M27 head towards the dockyard, past the tall ships and The Hard. The with Quays will be on your right. Take the 2nd turning on the left into St Square, which is a cobbled street area, then turn right past the Links building.

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 Scotland No. SC817369.

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