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Acne treatment in Aberdeen

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 Aberdeen

is one of the most and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of clients every year, and improving their and them to rediscover confidence in their skin.

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

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert team at sk:n in Aberdeen

sk:n is the UK’s acne, skin, dermatology, and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ helping of rediscover 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 helping our .

Your starts with you. Our team in will the best acne treatment 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 blocked 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, the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the sebaceous gland oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, pores, attributing to growth and acne . Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from .

There are types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, excoriated acne, acne rosacea and steroid acne. The lesions can present themselves in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, and cysts.

and hormonal 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 Ovarian (PCOS).

There is no cure for acne. Our aim is to and your as best we can. Acne can sometimes 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 to the right course of treatment. This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, Acne scar treatment treatment could also include antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the oral contraceptive pill for women can often be 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 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 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 or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some food choices 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 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 grim and dead skin cells which can . Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration 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 treatment plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after treatment with a skincare plan.

Your new skincare will ensure you see the best possible results from your treatments in clinic.

Everyone’s skin is different and will require 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 hyaluronic acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin C to against free radicals, a vitamin 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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Ideal for those looking for an introduction to acids and A, or for young skin

 

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For the for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n

Acne scars can be stubborn and permanent, but there are proven effective that the appearance of acne scarring. The best 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 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 inflamed 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 for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne .

Usually, the or acne marks that are left behind after 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 the risk of .

Some scarring may heal and go, depending on the . There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), rolling scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars ( in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural process and encourage cell regeneration and production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the severity or location of your can be delivered 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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Aberdeen Union Street Opening Times

Monday

10: :00

Tuesday

10: :00

Wednesday

10: :00

Thursday

10: :00

Friday

10: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

11: :00

Clinic Address

261 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeen,
AB11 6BR

us

We’re in the heart of Aberdeen on Union Street, Smile Dental and Starbucks. The clinic is only an 8 minute walk from Train . There’s by the station too at Union Square Shopping Centre.

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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