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Acne treatment in Bristol
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 Bristol
is one of the most widespread and skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading in the UK, we treat thousands of clients every year, managing and their and helping them to 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 practitioner, who will create a plan that is best for you. Book a with our to find a solution to your .
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The expert medical team at sk:n in Bristol
sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ millions of clients rediscover confidence through better skin.
Proud to be home to more leading dermatologists, doctors, surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other dermatology service provider, sk:n has over 450 medical professionals helping our clients.
Your journey starts with you. Our team in will discuss the best acne to find a solution to your skin .
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Acne is caused when the hair in your skin become inflamed or 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 up the hair, through the pore and onto the of your skin. If the sebaceous 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 . 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, excoriated acne, acne rosacea and steroid acne. The lesions can present themselves in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
Puberty and hormonal are the most common . Stress can also acne, as well as a poor diet, the products you are using, or it could simply be down to . 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 (PCOS).
There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to and your as best we can. Acne can sometimes 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 who see results in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your initial consultation to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include or therapies (the oral contraceptive pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you onto in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne experts 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 possibly your chest and/or back. The nodules and cysts will likely be and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is 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 medical advice.
Acne is not caused by diet, but it can influence it. Diet can play a key factor in helping 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 food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy . Food containing zinc, 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 regimen at home, and the right for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can . Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging 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 skincare will ensure you see the best possible results from your 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 your routine every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating product like acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin 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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Great for chest and back acne
Ideal for redness and sensitivity
Great for mature skin
For enlarged pores and congested skin
For the perfect for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly permanent, but there are proven that the appearance 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 for you.
There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or pinkish in colour due to a build-up 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 scarring. A will be able to advise you about effective for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne .
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 eventually go, depending on the severity. 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 scarring treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to the skin’s process and cell and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the or 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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Bristol Opening Times
Monday
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Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:30
Thursday
09:00-17:30
Friday
09:00-17:30
Saturday
09:00-17:30
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9th Floor
Bristol
BS1 3AG
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Our clinic within Optical Express & ACES on the 9th Floor of Bristol’s Castlemead and provides you with an unrivalled local solution for your skin care needs.
Castlemead is on Lower Castle Street, positioned adjacent to the A4044 (Temple Street) and is close to The Galleries Shopping Centre. The building is across from Harvey and next to H&M. It is also next to the NCP car park and Hotel.
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Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
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200 St Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG
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