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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 understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of clients every year, and their and them to rediscover confidence in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – 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 solution to your .
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sk:n is the UK’s acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ helping millions of clients rediscover confidence through better skin.
Proud to be home to more dermatologists, doctors, surgeons, nurses or than any other dermatology provider, sk:n has over 450 helping our .
Your starts with you. Our team in will discuss the best acne to find a solution to your skin .
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 up the hair, the pore and onto the surface 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, pores, to growth and acne . Poor hygiene doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from blocked.
There are different types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, excoriated acne, acne rosacea and acne. The can in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
and changes are the most common factors. Stress can also aggravate acne, as well as a poor diet, the skincare products you are using, or it could simply be down to . Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to hormones – 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 your 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 consultation to recommend the right course of . This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the oral contraceptive 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 prescribe 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 and cysts will likely be and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is that you seek 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 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 triggers or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed 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. your skincare regimen at home, and finding the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can . Hydration can also play a key role in acne, as can 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 plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after treatment with a tailored plan.
Your new programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional 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 routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating like hyaluronic acid or B5, an antioxidant like C to protect against free radicals, a A (i.e. retinol or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).
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For the perfect skincare for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be and permanent, but there are proven that 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 treatment 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 . A dermatologist will be able to advise you about effective treatments for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne scarring.
Usually, the or brownish acne marks that are left behind after pimples 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 squeezing acne can also increase the risk of scarring.
Some may heal and go, on the severity. 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 at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s natural process and cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the severity or of your scarring can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Chester Vicars Lane Opening Times
Monday
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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
09:00-17:30
Sunday
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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 transport 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 cultural 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
in No. SC817369.
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