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Acne treatment in Chiswick

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 Chiswick


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


The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – whether you will be treated by a dermatologist, nurse or practitioner, who will create a plan that is best for you. Book a with our experts to find a solution to your .


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Frequently asked questions



Frequently asked questions


Acne is caused when the hair in your skin become or with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair follicle and sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which up the hair, through the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the sebaceous gland over-produces oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, blocking pores, to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.


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


Puberty and 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 hormones – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Ovarian (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 symptoms continually 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 consultation to the right course of . This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the oral contraceptive pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you onto in a clinic. It’s important to that the acne experts at sk:n will prescribe a course of that works for you, your skin and the acne type you are with.


This will appear as a large number of papules and on your face and 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 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 it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to acne, by avoiding acne or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach 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 preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. your regimen at home, and the right for your skin type can help to remove grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate . Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration 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 treatment plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after treatment with a plan.


Your new skincare 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 your skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating like hyaluronic acid or B5, an like vitamin C to against free radicals, a vitamin 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).


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



Acne scars can be and seemingly permanent, but there are proven effective that diminish the appearance 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 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 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 will be able to advise you about effective for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne scarring.


Usually, the or acne marks that are left behind after pimples clear up will fade with no need for treatment. However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and or acne can also the risk of scarring.


Some may heal and eventually go, depending on the severity. There are three types of scarring: fire & ice – resurfacing pick scars (small deep holes), rolling scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars ( in the skin). There are several types of acne at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s natural healing and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may , which, depending on the or of your scarring can be delivered 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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