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Acne treatment in Portsmouth
Your trusted acne experts in Portsmouth
is one of the most widespread and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of every year, managing and improving their and them to rediscover in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – determines whether you will be by a dermatologist, nurse or practitioner, who will create a plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our experts to find a to your .
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The expert team at sk:n in Portsmouth
sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ experience of rediscover better skin.
Proud to be home to more leading dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or than any other service provider, sk:n has over 450 medical helping our clients.
Your journey 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 in your skin become inflamed 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 travels up the hair, through 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 in the follicle, pores, to bacteria growth and acne . Poor hygiene actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.
There are several types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, acne, acne rosacea and acne. The lesions can present in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
Puberty and hormonal changes are the most common factors. Stress can also aggravate acne, as well as a poor diet, the skincare 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 Syndrome (PCOS).
There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and your symptoms as best we can. Acne can 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 clients who see results in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial consultation to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or hormonal (the combined oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to that the acne experts 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 papules and pustules on your face and possibly 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 it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to prevent acne, by avoiding acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food include: whole grains, legumes, 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 preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. Reviewing your skincare at home, and 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 acne, as dehydration can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, 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 with a tailored skincare plan.
Your new programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your 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 choosing your every day, all year round. Always include a product like acid or B5, an like vitamin C to protect against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. retinol 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 to acids and 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
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Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly permanent, but there are proven effective that the appearance of acne . 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 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 . 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 . However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and picking or squeezing acne can also increase the risk of scarring.
Some scarring may heal and go, depending on the . There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), rolling scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars (craters in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s natural process and encourage cell regeneration and production; your doctor may , which, depending on the severity or location of your scarring can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12: :00
Wednesday
12: :00
Thursday
12: :00
Friday
10: :00
Saturday
09: :00
Sunday
Closed
Clinic Address
Unit 8 St. Business Centre,
St. Square,
Portsmouth,
PO1 3EZ
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at Unit 8, St George’s Square, close to the heart of the city, our clinic is easy to access. Free parking is available outside of the clinic, your number will need to be entered upon arrival. In case the clinic car park is busy, we recommend parking in Harbour Car Park which is a 4 minute walk away, with the station just 5 minutes walk.
From the M27 head towards the historic dockyard, past the tall ships and The Hard. The entrance with Gunwarf Quays will be on your right. Take the 2nd turning on the left into St Square, which is a cobbled street area, then turn right past the Links building.
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Monday – Friday: 9am – 9pm
Saturday: 9am – 8pm
Sunday: 9am – 7pm
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sk:n
200 St Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG
in No. SC817369.
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