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Acne treatment in Plymouth

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 Plymouth

is one of the most and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of clients every year, managing and improving their and helping them to rediscover in their skin.

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

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert team at sk:n in Plymouth

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

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

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

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 and (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 production of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, pores, to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from blocked.

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

Puberty and are the most common factors. 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 – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Ovarian (PCOS).

There is no cure for acne. Our aim is to 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 who see amazing in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include or (the combined oral contraceptive 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 suffering with.

This will appear as a large number of papules and pustules 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 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 acne triggers or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some food choices include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and vegetables 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 at home, and finding the right for your skin type can help to remove grim and dead skin cells which can congestion. can also play a key role in preventing acne, as can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging your pores and new spots.

As the experts in skin, we want to make sure that not only does your plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after with a tailored plan.

Your new programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your 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 every day, all year round. Always include a product like acid or B5, an like 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).

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

 

Brilliant for persistent acne and dehydrated skin

 

Great for chest and back acne

 

Ideal for redness and sensitivity

 

Great for mature skin

 

For enlarged pores and congested skin

 

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 effective that the appearance of acne . The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne 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 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 dermatologist will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne scarring.

Usually, the or brownish 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 increase the risk of .

Some may heal and go, depending on the . There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars ( in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s healing and cell regeneration and production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the severity or location of your can be delivered 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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Hyde Park Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

12: :00

Wednesday

12: :00

Thursday

12: :00

Friday

09: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

Closed

Clinic Address

61 Hyde Park Road,
Plymouth,
PL3 4JN

us

You’ll find us on 61 Hyde Park Road, a 17 minute walk from the station, or a 15 minute bus ride if you take the 61 West Park bus and stop at Hyde Park Shops. There is some on-street parking down Hyde Park or one of the residential streets, but for more spaces, we recommend parking at Mutley Barracks Car Park which is a 3 minute walk away

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 Scotland No. SC817369.

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