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Acne treatment in Chester

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 Chester

is one of the most and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the experts in the UK, we successfully treat of every year, managing and improving their and helping them to confidence in their skin.

The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – determines you will be treated 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 to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become inflamed or blocked 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 up the hair, the pore and onto the 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 growth and acne . Poor hygiene doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing 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, excoriated acne, acne rosacea and steroid acne. The lesions can present themselves in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open (blackheads), pustules, papules, and cysts.

and hormonal 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 – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic Ovarian (PCOS).

There is no 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 clients who see amazing in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include or hormonal therapies (the oral pill for women can often be 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 treatment 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 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 scar treatment (this) 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 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 food include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed 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 preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. 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. can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging 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 treatment with a tailored skincare plan.

Your new skincare will ensure you see the best possible results from your 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 your skincare every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like acid or B5, an like C to against free radicals, a A (i.e. 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 routine guide

For oily skin

 

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

 

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

Some scarring may heal and 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 treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural healing and cell and production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the or location of your can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser resurfacing with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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Vicars Lane Opening Times

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Tuesday

09:30-20:00

Wednesday

09:30-20:00

Thursday

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Friday

09:00-17:30

Saturday

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Sunday

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Clinic Address

1 Vicars Lane,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH1 1QX

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You’ll find us at 1 Vicars Lane, which can be easily found by car, public and on foot. The nearest car park is Pepper Street which is five minutes away from our clinic and takes you past a site of heritage: the Roman . The train is a 10 minute walk away and the closest bus stop is Vicar’s Lane.

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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

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