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Acne treatment in Epsom
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 Epsom
is one of the most widespread and skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat of clients every year, and improving their and helping them to confidence in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – determines you will be by a dermatologist, nurse or medical 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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Frequently asked questions
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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 (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, attributing to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and exfoliating 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 steroid acne. The lesions can present themselves in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
and hormonal changes 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 . Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic Ovarian (PCOS - https://babesaesthetics.com,).
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 symptoms continually to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some who see amazing results in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial consultation to the right course of treatment. This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include or (the combined oral contraceptive pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to remember 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 and on your face and your chest and/or back. The 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 to prevent acne, by avoiding acne triggers or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s capacity 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 such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy vegetables. 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 preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. your skincare at home, and finding the right for your skin type can help to remove grim and dead skin cells which can congestion. Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as can generate 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 treatment with a tailored plan.
Your new skincare programme 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 every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin C to protect 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 oily skin
Ideal for those looking for an introduction to acids and vitamin A, or for young skin
for persistent acne and dehydrated skin
Great for chest and back acne
Ideal for and sensitivity
Great for mature skin
For enlarged pores and congested skin
For the programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be and seemingly permanent, but there are proven that diminish the of acne scarring. 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 of melanin 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 scarring. A dermatologist will be able to advise you about effective 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 pimples clear up will fade with no need for treatment. However, severe acne can leave you with that does not always fade, and picking or acne can also increase the risk of scarring.
Some scarring may heal and go, depending 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 treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural process and cell and collagen 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 laser with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Private: Epsom Langley Ward Opening Times
Monday
10: :00
Tuesday
10: :00
Wednesday
10: :00
Thursday
10: :00
Friday
09: :00
Saturday
09: :00
Sunday
10: :00
Clinic
Langley Ward, Ground Floor,
Epsom Hospital,
Road,
Epsom,
Surrey,
KT18 7EG
Finding us
You’ll now find us at Epsom on the ground floor of the Langley Wing, which has great transport links, parking and even stations for electric cars. It takes 16 minutes to walk to the clinic from the station, or you can ride the E5 bus from Waterloo Road to Epsom Hospital, which takes just 8 minutes.
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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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