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Acne treatment in Leeds

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 Leeds

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

The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – determines 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 to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert medical team at sk:n in Leeds

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

Proud to be home to more leading dermatologists, doctors, surgeons, nurses or than any other dermatology service provider, sk:n has over 450 helping our .

Your journey starts with you. Our team in will discuss the best acne treatment to find a solution to your skin concerns.

Frequently asked questions

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 and sebaceous (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 oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, blocking pores, to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from .

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

Puberty and hormonal are the most common . Stress can also aggravate 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 hormones – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic (PCOS).

There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and your symptoms 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 initial to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include or (the oral contraceptive pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne at sk:n will prescribe a personalised course of 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 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 scarring. 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 or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s capacity to fight 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 . 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 finding the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate . Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration can 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 treatment with a plan.

Your new skincare will ensure you see the best possible results from your 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 choosing your skincare every day, all year round. Always include a product like hyaluronic 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 protect against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).

Your simple AM PM guide

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

 

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Great for chest and back acne

 

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

Acne scars can be stubborn and permanent, but there are proven effective that the 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 practitioner 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 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 scarring. A dermatologist will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne .

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

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Leeds King Street Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

09:00-17:30

Wednesday

09:00-17:30

Thursday

09:00-17:30

Friday

09:00-17:30

Saturday

09:00-17:30

Sunday

Closed

Clinic Address

2nd Floor King St
Leeds
LS1 2HL

Finding us

Our clinic is situated within the Express & ACES clinic. It is located in Leeds City Centre, a short walk from both City Square and the train station, the building sits on the of Leeds and the retail district. Close to Park Square, the clinic is on the loop road which is easily accessible from both the M62 and M1. When coming from the motorway, keep right on the A58 via King Street and Infirmary Street. Then turn right in to Croft’s Court, the building is on the left hand side.

Contact Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

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

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