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Acne treatment in Epsom
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 Epsom
is one of the most widespread and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we treat of clients every year, and their and helping them to rediscover confidence in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – whether you will be 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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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Acne is caused when the hair in your skin become inflamed or blocked 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 travels up the hair, through the pore and onto the of your skin. If the gland over-produces oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, pores, attributing to growth and acne formation. Poor hygiene actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.
There are several different types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, acne, acne rosacea and acne. The can present in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
Puberty and 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 Syndrome (PCOS).
There is no cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and control your as best we can. Acne can sometimes take a long time to clear, so HRT What We Treat’ll work with you and your continually 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 consultation to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the oral contraceptive pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto 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 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 and you could be at risk of scarring, 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 acne, by avoiding acne triggers or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes 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 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. your at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate . can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration 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 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 programme will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional 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 routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating like hyaluronic acid or B5, an like 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 oily skin
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 for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be and seemingly permanent, but there are proven effective 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 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 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 . A dermatologist will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne .
Usually, the or acne marks that are left behind after pimples clear up will fade with no need for . However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and or acne can also the risk of .
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 ( in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural healing process and cell and production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the or location of your scarring 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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10: :00
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10: :00
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09: :00
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Langley Ward, Ground Floor,
Epsom Hospital,
Road,
Epsom,
Surrey,
KT18 7EG
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You’ll now find us at Epsom Hospital on the ground floor of the Langley Wing, which has great transport links, facilities and even charging stations for electric cars. It takes 16 minutes to walk to the clinic from the station, or you can ride the E5 bus from Waterloo Road to Epsom Hospital, which takes just 8 minutes.
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Saturday: 9am - 8pm
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