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Acne treatment in Leeds
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 Leeds
is one of the most 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 confidence in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – determines whether you will be by a dermatologist, nurse or practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our experts to find a solution to your .
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The expert medical team at sk:n in Leeds
sk:n is the UK’s acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ millions of clients rediscover confidence through better skin.
Proud to be home to more leading dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or than any other dermatology service provider, sk:n has over 450 our .
Your journey starts with you. Our team in will discuss the best acne to find a to your skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Acne is caused when the hair in your skin become inflamed or blocked 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, the pore and onto the of your skin. If the gland over-produces oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, pores, attributing to growth and acne . Poor hygiene doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and weekly can help pores from becoming .
There are 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.
Puberty and 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 . Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and control your symptoms as best we can. Acne can sometimes take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your symptoms 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 recommend the right course of . This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or therapies (the combined oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne at sk:n will a personalised course of treatment 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 and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is that you seek medical 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 acne, by avoiding acne or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and food to the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and vegetables 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. 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 acne, as can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, your pores and creating 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 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 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 product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like C to 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 vitamin 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 enlarged 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 that diminish the of acne scarring. The best treatment 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 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 inflamed and swollen, the acne is likely to still be active, so we would need to treat that before scarring. A will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne scarring.
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 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), scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars (craters in the skin). There are several types of acne at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s healing process and encourage cell regeneration and production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the severity or location of your scarring can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser resurfacing with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Leeds King Street Opening Times
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00-17:30
Wednesday
09:00-17:30
Thursday
09:00-17:30
Friday
09:00-17:30
Saturday
09:00-17:30
Sunday
Closed
Clinic Address
2nd Floor King St
Leeds
LS1 2HL
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Our clinic is situated within the Express & ACES clinic. It is in Leeds City Centre, a short walk from both City Square and the train station, the sits on the of Leeds and the retail district. Close to Park Square, the clinic is on the loop road which is easily accessible from both the M62 and M1. When coming from the motorway, keep right on the A58 via King Street and Infirmary Street. Then turn right in to Croft’s Court, the is on the left hand side.
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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
in Scotland No. SC817369.
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