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Acne treatment in Hampstead

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 Hampstead

is one of the most widespread and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the experts in the UK, we treat of clients every year, and their and them to rediscover in their skin.

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

Acne treatment before and afters

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become 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 up the hair, through the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the gland oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, blocking pores, attributing to growth and acne formation. Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from blocked.

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

Puberty and changes are the most common factors. Stress can also aggravate acne, as well as a poor diet, the 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 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and 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 clients who see amazing 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 could also include or therapies (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 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 papules and pustules 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 that you seek 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 . So if you are concerned, always seek medical advice.

Acne is not caused by diet, but it can influence it. Diet can play a key factor in to prevent acne, by acne or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach and other dark green and leafy . 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 regimen at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate congestion. Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging your pores and new spots.

As the 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 plan.

Your new will ensure you see the best possible results from your 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 choosing your skincare every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating like hyaluronic acid or B5, an like C to protect against free radicals, a A (i.e. retinol or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for 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 A, or for young skin

 

Brilliant 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 skincare 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 . 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 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 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 scarring.

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 or squeezing acne can also increase the risk of .

Some scarring may heal and 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 treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural healing and encourage cell and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, 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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Private: London Hampstead Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

12: :00

Wednesday

12: :00

Thursday

12: :00

Friday

10: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

Closed

Clinic Address

5 Holly Hill, Hampstead, NW3 6QN

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Finding us

We’re just up the hill 1 minute from the tube entrance, on Holly Hill. The clinic car park is on Holly Bush Vale – just enter NW3 6TX on a sat nav. Unfortunately this clinic does not have disabled access, but the sk:n clinic in London with access is sk:n Holborn.

Contact Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

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

in Scotland No. SC817369.

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