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Acne treatment in South Woodford

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 South Woodford

is one of the most and distressing skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading in the UK, we successfully treat of clients every year, managing 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 – you will be treated by a dermatologist, nurse or medical practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our to find a to your .

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The expert medical team at sk:n in South Woodford

sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ experience helping of 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 helping our .

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

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 follicle and sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, the pore and onto the 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 growth and acne . Poor doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from .

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

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 Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

There is no definite 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 who see amazing in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your consultation to the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include antibiotics or hormonal (the oral contraceptive pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne experts at sk:n will prescribe a 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 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 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 or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some food choices include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy . 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 in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. Reviewing your at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate congestion. Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as can generate 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 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 will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional 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 routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating like acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin 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 to acids and A, or for young skin

 

Brilliant for persistent acne and dehydrated skin

 

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For the perfect skincare Anti-Wrinkle for Men your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n

Acne scars can be stubborn and permanent, but there are proven effective that diminish the appearance of acne . The best 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 and swollen, the acne is likely to still be active, so we would need to treat that before treating . A will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne .

Usually, the or brownish acne marks that are left behind after clear up will fade with no need for treatment. However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and picking or acne can also increase the risk of .

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 (craters in the skin). There are several types of acne at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural healing and cell and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the or location of your scarring can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser resurfacing with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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London South Woodford Opening Times

Monday

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Tuesday

09:00-17:30

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Clinic Address

77-81 George Lane, South Woodford, E18 1JJ

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Close to the A406, Ilford and Walthamstow, we’re also just few minutes’ walk from South Woodford on George Lane. There is limited outside the clinic, however there is also parking at South Station, a short walk away.

Contact Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

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

in Scotland No. SC817369.

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