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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 Plymouth
is one of the most widespread and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of clients 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 – whether you will be 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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The expert medical team at sk:n in Plymouth
sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ experience of rediscover through better skin.
Proud to be home to more leading consultant dermatologists, doctors, surgeons, nurses or than any other dermatology service provider, sk:n has over 450 medical our .
Your journey starts with you. Our team in will the best acne treatment to find a 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 and sebaceous (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 build-up in the follicle, pores, attributing to growth and acne . Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.
There are types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, excoriated acne, acne and steroid acne. The lesions can present themselves in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
and hormonal are the most common . Stress can also aggravate acne, as well as a poor diet, the 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 (PCOS).
There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to and control your as best we can. Acne can sometimes take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your continually to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some who see in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your consultation to the right course of . This could a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or hormonal (the 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 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 and pustules 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 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 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 to prevent acne, by avoiding acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and food to the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some food choices include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and 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. Reviewing your skincare regimen at home, and 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 dehydration can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, 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 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 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 like OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling or B5, an antioxidant like C to against free radicals, a A (i.e. or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for protection against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).
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For the perfect programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be stubborn and permanent, but there are proven that diminish the appearance of acne scarring. The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne 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 pinkish in colour due to a build-up of 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 treatments for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne scarring.
Usually, the or 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 may heal and eventually go, depending 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 the skin’s healing process and cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may , which, depending on the severity or of your can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Plymouth Hyde Park Opening Times
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Tuesday
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61 Hyde Park Road,
Plymouth,
PL3 4JN
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You’ll find us on 61 Hyde Park Road, a 17 minute walk from the station, or a 15 minute bus ride if you take the 61 West Park bus and stop at Hyde Park Shops. There is some parking down Hyde Park or one of the streets, but for more spaces, we recommend parking at Mutley Barracks Car Park which is a 3 minute walk away
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G2 5SG
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