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Acne treatment in Leeds

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 Leeds

is one of the most and skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading in the UK, we treat thousands of clients every year, and improving their and helping them to rediscover confidence 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 medical practitioner, who will create a plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our to find a solution to your .

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The expert team at sk:n in Leeds

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

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

Your starts with you. Our team in will discuss the best acne treatment 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 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 travels up the hair, through 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, pores, attributing to growth and acne . Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from .

There are several different types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, excoriated acne, acne rosacea and acne. The can present themselves in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open ( - please click the following web site,), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.

Puberty 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 Syndrome (PCOS).

There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and your symptoms 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 the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne treatment could also include or hormonal (the combined oral 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 at sk:n will 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 and cysts will likely be painful and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is essential that you seek medical 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 acne, by avoiding acne triggers or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and food to the skin’s to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach and other dark green and leafy . Food containing zinc, 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. your regimen at home, and the right products for your skin type can help to remove grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate congestion. Hydration 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 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 skincare plan.

Your new skincare programme 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 skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a like hyaluronic acid or B5, an like vitamin C to protect against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. 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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For the perfect programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n

Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly permanent, but there are proven effective that the of acne scarring. The best for your skin will depend on the type of acne 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 . A dermatologist will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne .

Usually, the or brownish acne marks that are left behind after clear up will fade with no need for . However, severe acne can leave you with that does not always fade, and picking or 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 ( in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural and 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 recommend laser resurfacing with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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Leeds King Street Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

09:00-17:30

Wednesday

09:00-17:30

Thursday

09:00-17:30

Friday

09:00-17:30

Saturday

09:00-17:30

Sunday

Closed

Clinic

2nd Floor King St
Leeds
LS1 2HL

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Finding us

Our clinic is situated within the Optical & ACES clinic. It is in Leeds City Centre, a short walk from both City Square and the train station, the building sits on the doorstep of Trinity Leeds and the vibrant retail . Close to Park Square, the clinic is on the loop road which is easily accessible from both the M62 and M1. When coming from the motorway, keep right on the A58 via King Street and Infirmary Street. Then turn right in to Croft’s Court, the building is on the left hand side.

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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