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Acne Treatments

The Vein and Skin Clinic offers modern, advanced treatments to control and treat virtually every case of acne. Vein and Skin Clinic’s latest treatments can control even severe acne,  resulting in clear skin and improved confidence and self-esteem. 

Common acne products will not control everyone’s acne. A dermatologists help may be required. Today, advances in medicine mean that virtually every case of acne can be treated and controlled. 

Research shows that controlling acne prevents additional break outs and scarring. A person’s quality of life can be dramatically improved as their confidence grows and anxiety and depression diminish.
Acne Treatments:
Find out more about the different Acne Treatment options below. We offer a free consultation to discuss which different treatment would give you the best results for your skin condition.
To book a consultation with one of our cosmetic nurses please Book a Consultation through our enquiry form or by phoning Vein & Skin Clinic on 0800 639 968.

Acne FAQ's

What is Acne?

Acne Vulgaris is a common human skin disease. Acne is characterised by areas of skin with seborrhoea (increased oil production), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (red raised bumps), pustules (pimples), and possibly scarring. 

Acne often affects skin with the densest population of sebaceous glands (oil producing). This includes the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back. Severe acne is inflammatory, but acne can also manifest in non-inflammatory forms.

Acne occurs most commonly during adolescence and often continues into adulthood. In adolescence, acne is usually caused by an increase in testosterone, which people of both genders produce during puberty. 

For most people, acne diminishes over time and tends to disappear, or decrease, from 20 years of age onwards. However some individuals will continue to have acne well into their thirties, forties and beyond. There is no way to predict this. Some people may have adult onset acne having no sign of it through teen years.

Large nodules were called ‘cysts’, and the term nodulocystic acne describes severe cases of inflammatory acne. Cysts or boils that accompany cystic acne can appear on the buttocks, groin and armpit area, and anywhere else where sweat collects in hair follicles and perspiration ducts. Cystic acne affects deeper skin tissue than common acne and results in greater scarring.

Aside from scarring, the main effects of acne are psychological, such as reduced self-esteem and, according to at least one study, depression or suicide. Acne usually appears during adolescence, when people already tend to be most socially insecure. Early and aggressive treatment is therefore advocated by some to lessen the overall impact to individuals.

Further information regarding Acne.

All types of acne – blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts and milia develop when pores in our skin become clogged. 

Sebum, oil produced by sebaceous glands is responsible for acne.  Our bodies make more sebum when our hormones surge.  This is why teenagers get acne and  why women often breakout before their periods.  Since hormones fluctuate in the years leading up to menopause, many woman in their 40’s and 50’s get acne.

Another factor is the skin cells don't exfoliate off as normal and combined with sebum form a plug called a comadone.

Excess oil does more than clog pores. Bacteria that normally live on our skin, P. acnes, thrive in this excess oil. Immersed in excess oil, the bacteria can rapidly increase in number. As the bacteria multiply in a clogged pore, the pore becomes inflamed.  Inflammation is what causes a pimple to look red, hot, and swollen.

When inflammation reaches deep into the skin, an acne cyst forms. This is the most severe type of acne. Cysts can be very painful. People often see permanent scarring after this type of acne heals.
This 14-year-old boy has acne and acne scars on his upper back and shoulders. Getting the acne under control can prevent more scarring.

Are there different types of Acne?

Yes.  The Vein and Skin Clinic offers treatment for all acne types.
1.   Mild to moderate consisting of the following acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pastules and milia. 
2.  Severe acne which is characterized by nodules and cysts.
Whiteheads.
When trapped sebum and bacteria stay below the skin surface, a whitehead is formed. Whiteheads may show up as tiny white spots, or they may be so small that they are not visible to the naked eye.
Blackheads.
A blackhead occurs when the pore opens to the surface, and the sebum, which contains the skin pigment melanin, oxidizes and turns a brown/black colour. A blackhead is not dirt and cannot be washed away. Blackheads can last for a long time because the contents very slowly drain to the surface.
Papule. 
A papule occurs when there is a break in the follicular wall. White blood cells rush in and the pore becomes inflamed.
Pustules.
A pustule forms several days after a papule when white blood cells make their way to the surface of the skin. This is what people usually refer to as a "zit" or a "pimple".

An inflamed lesion can sometimes completely collapse or explode, severely inflaming the surrounding skin, and sometimes engulfing neighbouring follicles. These lesions are called nodules or cysts.
Nodule.
When a follicle breaks along the bottom, total collapse can occur, causing a large, inflamed bump that can be sore to the touch.
Cysts.
Sometimes a severe inflammatory reaction can result in very large pus filled lesions.
Milia.
Milia are tiny white bumps that occur when normally sloughed skin cells get trapped in small pockets on the surface of the skin. They are common in newborns across the nose and upper cheeks and can also be seen on adult skin. The bumps disappear as the surface is worn away and the dead skin is sloughed.  In newborns, the bumps usually disappear within the first few weeks of life. However, for adults milia may persist indefinitely.

Treatment is usually not indicated in children. Adults can have milia removed by a physician for cosmetic improvement.

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To book a consultation with one of our cosmetic nurses please Contact Us through our enquiry form or by phoning Vein & Skin Clinic on 0800 639 968.