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sk:n is a leading acne clinic in the UK

Unrivalled acne care for 1000s of per year

with a medical practitioner, nurse or doctor

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Find your confidence in better skin with a solution to your acne at sk:n.

Medically by: Hannan, Group Clinical Services 2025. Next review 2026

Our to deliver confidence through better skin is at the heart of everything we do.

We know that acne can have a impact on your life and can damage your self-confidence. So our aim is to get you to a place where you’re happy with the way your skin looks. We’re about helping each and every client, improving their acne symptoms so they can live their life without worrying about their skin. We know that acne can be a long journey, so we’re here for you every step of the way.

Acne classification

Acne is classified into three types:

We treat all types of acne at sk:n

The we offer you will depend on the grade of your condition, from mild to severe, including inflammatory acne, lesions, nodules or cystic acne. We also treat acne scarring too. Even if you think your acne may be too and severe to treat, our acne specialists will refer you to our expert or doctors, who will recommend the best treatments and skincare that works for you, your skin type and the acne you’re suffering with. They can also prescribe if required.

What results can I expect to see from acne treatment at sk:n?

Everyone is, of course, is different and acne can vary hugely from person to person. Your specialist acne practitioner will most likely a course of treatment, and a to maintain at home. In some more severe cases, we’ll refer you to a doctor who may prescribe .

After you have made your enquiry, we’ll get you booked in for a consultation with an acne . We’ll remove your and your acne to look at the type of lesions, and inflammation, the acne grade and if you have any scarring on the skin. We’ll also ask you about your previous medical history and any other you have tried, and you’ll have plenty of time to ask us questions. We will then you the best course of treatment and a programme. If required, we can book you in to see a doctor, depending on the of your acne, which is an additional cost.

Three simple steps to start your journey

Step 1

with one of our acne experts. You can ,  or . Acne consultations with a nurse or are £50.

Step 2

Visit your local sk:n clinic for a one-on-one consultation with one of our medical practitioners. During your consultation, we will:

Step 3

Start treatment at a acne clinic in the UK.

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Acne treatment pricing

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Our industry-leading medical guidance and acne expertise, means you can trust that you are in the best and safest hands for your acne treatment.

During your consultation, we’ll build a personalised plan for the best solution to your acne symptoms.

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What do acne treatments do?

What’s the best treatment for acne? What are the different approaches? How does each work? In this video you will find some of the main about sk:n acne treatments.

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 (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which up the hair, through the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the sebaceous gland over-produces oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, pores, to bacteria growth and acne . Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from becoming .

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

Puberty and hormonal changes are the most common factors. Stress can also 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 cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and control your symptoms as best we can. Acne can sometimes take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your symptoms 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 initial consultation to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the combined 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 personalised 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 and cysts will likely be painful 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 medical advice.

Acne is not caused by diet, but it can influence it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to acne, by avoiding acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed 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. Reviewing your skincare at home, and finding the right for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can congestion. can also play a key role in acne, as dehydration can 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 plan.

Your new 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 choosing your skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating like hyaluronic acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin C to protect against free radicals, a vitamin 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).

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For the 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 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 inflamed 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 for active acne, which may help to 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 . However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and picking or squeezing acne can also increase the risk of scarring.

Some scarring 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 treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s healing process and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the severity or of your scarring can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser resurfacing with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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