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Acne treatment in Bournemouth
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 Bournemouth
is one of the most and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we treat thousands of clients every year, and improving their and them to confidence in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – 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 experts to find a solution to your .
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sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ experience helping millions of clients better skin.
Proud to be home to more leading dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other dermatology service provider, sk:n has over 450 our clients.
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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 and (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, the pore and onto the of your skin. If the sebaceous gland over-produces oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, pores, to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming 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 in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
Puberty and changes are the most common . Stress can also 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 hormones – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic (PCOS).
There is no definite 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 symptoms continually 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 to the right course of treatment. This could a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or therapies (the oral contraceptive pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne experts 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 on your face and possibly your chest and/or back. The and cysts will likely be painful 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 . So if you are concerned, always seek advice.
Acne is not caused by diet, but it can it. Diet can play a key factor in to acne, by avoiding acne triggers or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and vegetables such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy vegetables. Food containing zinc, vitamins A and E and antioxidants, such as quinoa, turkey, fish, oat milk and 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 skincare regimen at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate . Hydration 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 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 choosing your skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin C to against free radicals, a 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).
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For oily skin
Ideal for those looking for an to acids and vitamin A, or for young skin
for 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 perfect skincare for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly 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 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 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 dermatologist will be able to advise you about effective treatments for active acne, which may help to 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 scarring that does not always fade, and 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 scarring at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s healing process and encourage cell and production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the severity or location of your can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser resurfacing with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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1070 Christchurch Road,
Bournemouth,
BH7 6DS
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We’re located on the left hand side of Christchurch Road going down the hill from towards Iford roundabout, near St. James’ C of E Primary School. There is plenty of free parking outside the clinic and also in the side roads.
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Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
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200 St Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG
in Scotland No. SC817369.
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