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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 chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the experts in the UK, we successfully treat of clients every year, managing and improving their and helping them to 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 with our experts to find a solution to your .

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The expert medical team at sk:n in Kent

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

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

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

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

There are several 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 (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.

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

There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to and your symptoms as best we can. Acne can 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 to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or therapies (the oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to that the acne experts at sk:n will 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 Sunekos Revive on your face and possibly your chest and/or back. The 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 to acne, by 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 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 . 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. Reviewing your at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate . Hydration can also play a key role in acne, as can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, your pores and 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 with a skincare plan.

Your new will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional treatments 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 hydrating product like hyaluronic acid or B5, an like vitamin C to against free radicals, a A (i.e. or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).

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

Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly 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 for you.

There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or pinkish in colour due to a 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 scarring. A dermatologist 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 acne marks that are left behind after clear up will fade with no need for . However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and or squeezing acne can also the risk of .

Some scarring may heal and eventually 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 scarring treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s healing process and cell and production; your doctor may , which, depending on the or of your scarring can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser with an 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) Bluewater Shopping Centre,
Parkway,
Greenhithe,
DA9 9ST

us

You’ll find us on the upper floor, which can be found easily using Bluewater’s signage, next to and Superdrug. is very accessible with plenty of car facilities, its own bus stop (The Village) and an train station called Greenhithe 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 Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG

in No. SC817369.

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