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Acne treatment in Holborn
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 Holborn
is one of the most and distressing skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the experts in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of every year, and improving their and helping them to in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – you will be treated by a dermatologist, nurse or medical practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our experts to find a solution to your .
Acne treatment before and afters
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sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ helping of clients confidence better skin.
Proud to be home to more dermatologists, doctors, surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other provider, sk:n has over 450 professionals 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
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Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become inflamed or blocked with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair and sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, through the pore and onto the of your skin. If the gland over-produces oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, blocking pores, to bacteria growth and acne . Poor hygiene doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from .
There are different types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, excoriated acne, acne and steroid acne. The lesions can present themselves in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
Puberty and hormonal changes 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 (PCOS).
There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and control 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 results in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your consultation to the right course of . This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also antibiotics or therapies (the oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne at sk:n will prescribe a personalised course of 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 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 advice.
Acne is not caused by diet, but it can it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to acne, by acne or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and 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, spinach and other dark green and leafy vegetables. 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 congestion. can also play a key role in acne, as can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging 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 tailored plan.
Your new skincare programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional 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 your routine every day, all year round. Always include a product like hyaluronic OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling or B5, an like vitamin C to protect against free radicals, a A (i.e. retinol or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for protection 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
for persistent acne and dehydrated skin
Great for chest and back acne
Ideal for redness and sensitivity
Great for mature skin
For pores and congested skin
For the skincare programme 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 . 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 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 treating scarring. A dermatologist will be able to advise you about treatments for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne .
Usually, the reddish or acne marks that are left behind after pimples clear up will fade with no need for . However, severe acne can leave you with 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 stimulate the skin’s natural and encourage cell regeneration and production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the severity or of your scarring can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser resurfacing with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Friday
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Sunday
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Unit 3A, 25 Procter Street, Holborn, London, WC1V 6DW
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From Holborn underground station, turn right onto High Holborn (A40) then turn left onto St (A40) and the clinic will be on the right.
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Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
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200 St Street,
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