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Acne treatment in Reading

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 Reading

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

The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – whether you will be treated 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 .

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The expert medical team at sk:n in Reading

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Acne is caused when the hair in your skin become or blocked with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair and sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the sebaceous gland over-produces oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, blocking pores, attributing to growth and acne . Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from blocked.

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

Puberty and hormonal are the most common factors. Stress can also acne, as well as a poor diet, the skincare 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 Ovarian (PCOS).

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

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial to the right course of . This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include antibiotics or hormonal (the oral contraceptive pill for women can often be effective 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 a 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 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 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 . So if you are concerned, always seek medical 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 or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and food to the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some 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. Reviewing your skincare at home, and the right for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate congestion. can also play a key role in preventing acne, as can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging your pores and 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 with a 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 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 product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like C to protect against free radicals, a A (i.e. or retinoids) which is anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).

Your simple AM PM routine guide

For oily skin

 

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

 

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 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, Anti-Wrinkle Subscription 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 in colour due to a build-up 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 . A dermatologist will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne scarring.

Usually, the reddish 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 that does not always fade, and or squeezing acne can also increase the risk of scarring.

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

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

10: :00

Saturday

09: :00

Sunday

Closed

Clinic Address

52 London Street,
Reading,
RG1 4SQ

Finding us

sk:n Reading is in a more a area not far from the buzz of the town. Our clinic is close to several car parks – JustPark at the Oracle Centre or Saxon Court Public Car Park – both less than a 5 minute walk away. The nearest bus stop is London Street Foot which can get you to the in 5 minutes from Kings Road.

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 No. SC817369.

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