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Acne treatment in Brighton

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 Brighton

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

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


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

Proud to be home to more leading consultant dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or therapists 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 discuss the best acne to find a solution to your skin .

Frequently asked questions

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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 travels up the hair, through the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the gland over-produces oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, blocking pores, to growth and acne formation. Poor doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing 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 and acne. The lesions can present themselves in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open (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 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 Syndrome (PCOS).

There is no cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and control your as best we can. acne Scar treatment can take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some who see results in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial consultation to the right course of . This could include a series of treatments 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 prescribe a personalised course of 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 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 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 to prevent acne, by acne triggers or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and food to the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and unprocessed vegetables such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy vegetables. Food containing zinc, vitamins 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 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 preventing acne, as can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging your pores and creating new spots.

As the in skin, we want to make sure that not only does your plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after treatment with a tailored skincare plan.

Your new skincare programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional 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 hydrating product like hyaluronic acid or B5, an 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).

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

 

Brilliant for persistent 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 perfect programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n

Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly permanent, but there are proven effective 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 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 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 will be able to advise you about 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 pimples clear up will fade with no need for treatment. However, severe acne can leave you with that does not always fade, and picking or squeezing acne can also the risk of .

Some scarring may heal and go, on the severity. There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), 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 natural and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the or location of your can be delivered 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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Brighton Street Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

09:00-20:00

Wednesday

09:00-17:30

Thursday

09:00-20:00

Friday

09:00-17:30

Saturday

09:00-17:30

Sunday

Closed

Clinic

Units 8-9 Jubilee St,
Brighton,
BN1 1GE

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Finding us

Head south on Grand Parade towards Place. Turn right onto Place and then take the left onto Church St. Turn right onto Jubilee St. and the clinic will be on your left. There is no at the clinic. The closest car parks are Trafalgar car park or NCP Theatre car park.

Contact 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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