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Acne treatment in Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford
is one of the most widespread and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of every year, managing and improving their and them to rediscover in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – 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 to find a solution to your .
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The expert medical team at sk:n in Chelmsford
sk:n is the UK’s acne, skin, dermatology, and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ experience helping of rediscover confidence better skin.
Proud to be home to more leading dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other service provider, sk:n has over 450 medical professionals helping our .
Your starts with you. Our team in will discuss the best acne 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 with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair follicle and (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, through the pore and onto the of your skin. If the gland oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, pores, to growth and acne formation. Poor hygiene doesn’t cause acne, however, 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 can present themselves in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open comedones (Blackheads; https://beautyboxbychristine.co.uk/,), pustules, papules, and cysts.
Puberty 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 genetics. Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from 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 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 clients who see amazing results in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your consultation to the right course of . This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include or (the oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to 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 nodules and cysts will likely be painful and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is essential 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 medical advice.
Acne is not caused by diet, but it can it. Diet can play a key factor in to prevent acne, by avoiding acne or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some food include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed 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 in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. Reviewing your skincare regimen at home, and finding the right products for your skin type can help to remove grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate . Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, your pores and 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 plan.
Your new 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 product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like C to against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. retinol or retinoids) which is anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for 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
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 skincare programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly permanent, but there are proven effective that the appearance of acne . The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne you have. Before you have treatment, a , nurse or acne practitioner 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 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 treating . A will be able to advise you about treatments for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne .
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 or acne can also increase the risk of scarring.
Some scarring may heal and eventually 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 production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the or of your scarring 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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Marlborough House Opening Times
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
09:00-17:30
Thursday
09:00-17:30
Friday
09:00-17:30
Saturday
09:00-17:30
Sunday
Closed
Clinic Address
Ground Floor Marlborough House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
CM1 1LN
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Finding us
sk:n Chelmsford can be found within Optical Express & ACES located on the ground floor of Marlborough House in city centre, close to Chelmsford train station. The clinic offers a range of services, including eyecare like and laser eye surgery consultations. Chelmsford is located only 15 minutes from 28 of the M25. From here, exit on the A12 and Junction 15 is the to the city centre.
Contact Centre Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
Head Office
sk:n
200 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG
Registered in Scotland No. SC817369.
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