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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 distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading experts in the UK, we treat of clients every year, and improving their and them to in their skin.

The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – determines whether you will be by a dermatologist, nurse or medical practitioner, who will create a plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our experts to find a to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

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

Proud to be home to more leading consultant dermatologists, doctors, surgeons, nurses or than any other service provider, sk:n has over 450 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 sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the sebaceous gland oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, blocking pores, to bacteria 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 different types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, excoriated acne, acne rosacea and acne. The lesions can themselves in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open (blackheads), 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 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 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 to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some who see results in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your consultation to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include or hormonal therapies (the oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you onto in a clinic. It’s important to remember 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 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 essential that you seek 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 acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly 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 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. your regimen at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface 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 treatment plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after with a tailored skincare plan.

Your new programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your 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 every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like hyaluronic acid or B5, an like vitamin C to protect 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).

Your simple AM PM routine guide

For oily skin

 

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

 

for acne and skin

 

Great for chest and back acne

 

Ideal for redness and sensitivity

 

Great for mature skin

 

For 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 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 pinkish in colour due to a 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 scarring. A dermatologist will be able to advise you about effective 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 treatment. However, severe acne can leave you with that does not always fade, and picking or squeezing 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), scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars ( in the skin). There are several types of acne at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s natural healing process and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may , which, depending on the or location of your scarring can be by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend 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

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Friday

09:00-17:30

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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 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 station is a 10 minute walk away and the bus stop is Vicar’s Lane.

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Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

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sk:n
200 St Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG

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