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Acne treatment in Chester
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 Chester
is one of the most and distressing skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat of clients every year, managing and improving their and helping them to rediscover confidence in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – 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 solution to your .
Acne treatment before and afters
sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ helping of clients rediscover through better skin.
Proud to be home to more consultant dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or than any other dermatology provider, sk:n has over 450 medical professionals helping our .
Your journey starts with you. Our team in will the best acne treatment to find a solution to your skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
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Acne is caused when the hair in your skin become or blocked with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair and (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which 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 in the follicle, blocking pores, to growth and acne . Poor hygiene actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.
There are several different types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, excoriated acne, acne and steroid acne. The lesions can themselves in the form of closed (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 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 Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and your as best we can. Acne can take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some clients who see amazing 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 could also include antibiotics or therapies (the combined oral pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to 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 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 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 such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some food 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 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 regimen at home, and finding the right products for your skin type can help to remove grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate congestion. can also play a key role in preventing 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 skincare plan.
Your new programme 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 like acid or B5, an like C to protect against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. or retinoids) which is anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for protection against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).
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Ideal for those looking for an introduction to acids and vitamin A, or for young skin
Brilliant for persistent acne and skin
Great for chest and back acne
Ideal for redness and sensitivity
Great for mature skin
For enlarged pores and skin
For the perfect programme 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 . The best 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 for you.
There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or 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 treating . A 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 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 acne can also increase the risk of scarring.
Some scarring may heal and eventually go, on the . 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 treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s healing process and cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the severity or location of your scarring can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser resurfacing Microneedling with ÜBER Pro Peel [similar web site] an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Vicars Lane Opening Times
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday
09:30-20:00
Wednesday
09:30-20:00
Thursday
CLOSED
Friday
09:00-17:30
Saturday
09:00-17:30
Sunday
CLOSED
Clinic Address
1 Vicars Lane,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH1 1QX
Finding us
You’ll find us at 1 Vicars Lane, which can be easily found by car, public transport and on foot. The nearest car park is Pepper Street which is five minutes away from our clinic and takes you past a site of cultural heritage: the Roman . The train is a 10 minute walk away and the bus stop is Vicar’s Lane.
Centre Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
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200 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG
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