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Acne treatment in Birmingham
Your trusted acne experts in Birmingham
is one of the most widespread and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading in the UK, we treat thousands of 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 – determines whether you will be treated by a dermatologist, nurse or 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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The expert medical team at sk:n in Birmingham
sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ experience helping millions of confidence through better skin.
Proud to be home to more consultant dermatologists, doctors, surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other provider, sk:n has over 450 our .
Your journey starts with you. Our team in will discuss the best acne options to find a solution to your skin concerns.
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 sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, through the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the gland oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, pores, attributing to bacteria growth and acne . Poor hygiene actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and 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 acne. The can present themselves in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open (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 products you are using, or it could simply be down to genetics. Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to hormones – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic (PCOS).
There is no 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 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 a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include or hormonal therapies (the combined oral contraceptive 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 experts at sk:n will a personalised course of that works for you, your skin and the acne type you are 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 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 . 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 helping to acne, by acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and food to increase the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and vegetables such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, 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 preventable 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 surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate congestion. Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, 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 skincare plan.
Your new skincare will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional treatments 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 skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a like hyaluronic acid or B5, an antioxidant 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 against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).
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For the perfect skincare programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly permanent, but there are proven that diminish the 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 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 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 .
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 scarring that does not always fade, and or squeezing acne can also increase the risk of .
Some scarring 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 scar treatment scarring treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural process and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may , which, depending on the severity or of your scarring can be 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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32 Road,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham,
B15 3AA
Finding us
Located on the one way section of Harborne Road near Birmingham City City South Campus, the car park for our clinic is on the right immediately after The Physician, before Five Ways and Broad Street.
Contact Centre Hours
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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