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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 understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we treat thousands of every year, and improving their and helping 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 medical practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a consultation Nefertiti Neck Lift with Botox our experts to find a solution to your .

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The expert medical team at sk:n in Aberdeen

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

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

Your journey starts with you. Our team in will the best acne options 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 release sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the gland over-produces oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, blocking pores, attributing to growth and acne . Poor doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming .

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

Puberty and hormonal 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 hormones – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

There is no cure for acne. Our aim is to and your as best we can. Acne can 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 who see in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your consultation to the right course of . This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or hormonal 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 remember that the acne experts at sk:n will 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 nodules 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 medical advice.

Acne is not caused by diet, but it can influence it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to prevent acne, by acne or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and vegetables such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach and other dark green and leafy vegetables. 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 in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. Reviewing 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 congestion. Hydration can also play a key role in acne, as dehydration can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, your pores and creating 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 skincare will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional 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 your every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like hyaluronic acid or B5, an antioxidant like 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).

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

Acne scars can be and seemingly permanent, but there are proven that diminish 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 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 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 treatments for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne .

Usually, the reddish or brownish acne marks that are left behind after pimples 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 scarring.

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

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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

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261 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeen,
AB11 6BR

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

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Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

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200 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG

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