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Acne treatment in Northampton

Find your solution to your acne. Our acne specialists will create a personalised treatment plan for your acne, to improve and control your symptoms.

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

The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – whether you will be treated by a dermatologist, nurse or practitioner, who will create a plan that is best for you. Book a consultation 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 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 (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 of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, blocking pores, to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming .

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

and hormonal changes 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 . Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this 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 as best we can. Acne can 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 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 treatment could also include antibiotics or hormonal therapies (the combined oral contraceptive pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne at sk:n will prescribe a personalised 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 your chest and/or back. The nodules and cysts will likely be painful and you could be at risk of scarring, it is essential that you seek medical 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 advice.

Acne is not caused by diet, but it can it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to prevent acne, by avoiding acne triggers 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 food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed 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, Temple & Forehead Fillers (www.tlcark.com) fish, oat milk and 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 skincare at home, and finding the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can congestion. can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration 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 with a plan.

Your new 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 every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin C to against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. or retinoids) which is 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 vitamin A, or for young skin

 

Brilliant for persistent acne and dehydrated skin

 

Great for chest and back acne

 

Ideal for 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 permanent, but there are proven that the 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 practitioner should assess your acne scars and select the most appropriate 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 inflamed 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 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 squeezing acne can also increase the risk of scarring.

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

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