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Acne treatment in Newcastle

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 Newcastle

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

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

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert medical team at sk:n in Newcastle

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

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

Your starts with you. Our team in will discuss the best acne options 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 blocked with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair and (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which up the hair, the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the gland oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, blocking pores, attributing to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing 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, excoriated acne, acne rosacea and acne. The lesions can present themselves in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open comedones (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 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 Ovarian (PCOS).

There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and control 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 amazing 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 treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include antibiotics or therapies (the oral 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 at sk:n will 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 papules and pustules on your face and possibly your chest and/or back. The and cysts will likely be 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 to prevent acne, by avoiding acne triggers 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 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 . 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 in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. Reviewing your regimen at home, and 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, 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 will ensure you see the best possible results from your 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 routine every day, all year round. Always include a product like hyaluronic acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin C to against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. retinol or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for protection against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).

Your simple AM PM guide

For oily skin

 

Ideal for those looking for an introduction to acids and vitamin 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 skincare programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n

Acne scar (https://www.mountroaddental.co.uk) scars can be and permanent, but there are proven that the of acne scarring. 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 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 will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne .

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

Some scarring may heal and eventually go, on the . There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars (craters in the skin). There are several types of acne treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s natural healing and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the or of your scarring 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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St Nicholas’ Street Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

09:30-20:00

Wednesday

10:00-20:00

Thursday

09:30-20:00

Friday

08:30-17:30

Saturday

08:30-17:30

Sunday

Closed

Clinic Address

Part Ground Floor The St Nicholas Building,
Newcastle,
NE1 1RF

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We’re located within Optical & ACES on the ground floor of The St. Nicholas Building on St Street in the city centre. From the A167, follow signs for the City Centre and exit on the A186/Mosley Street towards Central Station. Take the second exit on your left, St Nicholas Street and The St. Nicholas Building is a few yards ahead on your right.

Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

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

in Scotland No. SC817369.

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