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Acne treatment in Edinburgh

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 Edinburgh

is one of the most widespread and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat of clients every year, managing and 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 medical practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our to find a to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert team at sk:n in Edinburgh

sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ helping of rediscover better skin.

Proud to be home to more leading consultant dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other dermatology provider, sk:n has over 450 professionals our .

Your journey starts with you. Our team in will the best acne treatment to find a solution to your skin concerns.

Frequently asked questions

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Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become inflamed or with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair follicle and (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which travels 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 in the follicle, blocking pores, attributing to growth and acne formation. Poor doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from becoming .

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

and are the most common . Stress can also aggravate acne, as well as a poor diet, the skincare products you are using, or it could simply be down to genetics. Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from 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 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 a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include or (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 that the acne at sk:n will a 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 papules and pustules 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 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 . 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 prevent acne, by acne or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s to fight and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach 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 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 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, clogging 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 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 require different products, especially if you have acne, but you can apply some simple general rules to choosing your routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like 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).

Your simple AM PM guide

For oily skin

 

Ideal for those looking for an to acids and vitamin A, or for young skin

 

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

Some scarring may heal and eventually 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 healing process and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may , which, depending on the or location of your can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser resurfacing with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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Haymarket Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

09:00-16:00

Wednesday

09:30-20:00

Thursday

09:30-20:00

Friday

Closed

Saturday

09:00-17:00

Sunday

Closed

Clinic

2nd Floor, 97 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD

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Finding us

You’ll find us on Terrace is located in Apex House. The clinic can be found within Optical on the second floor of Apex House, within Edinburgh’s popular district. There is an entry system. You can access via front reception on Haymarket Terrace.

Contact Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

sk:n
200 St Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG

Registered in Scotland No. SC817369.

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