Acne Treatments

What are Acne Treatments?

Acne is a very common skin condition caused by the inflammation of grease-producing glands in the skin, resulting in spots, blackheads and whiteheads.

Acne can have a huge impact on a person’s confidence and self-esteem. But luckily there are a number of effective acne treatments and we offer all of them here at the Cadogan Clinic.

After you've been fully diagnosed at your consultation, one of the various treatment options will be recommended by an acne dermatologist to achieve the best results for you.

The available acne treatments include topical creams and gels, oral antibiotics, hormonal treatments, oral contraceptive pills and prescription medicine.

We also offer a range of other cosmetic treatments to treat acne and acne scars. These acne treatments include chemical facial peels, IPL skin rejuvenation, laser skin rejuvenation and microneedling/DermaPen.

The treatment will vary depending on the severity of the acne and the parts of the body affected.

Whatever your personal requirements, you can rest assured that we will provide the leading UK consultants, techniques and facilities for your acne treatment at our state-of-the-art, purpose-built, dermatology clinic in Sloane Street, Chelsea.

Why do people have it?

The benefits of Acne treatment are cosmetic, medical and psychological, and include:

• Clear, smooth skin free of blemishes
• Eliminates risk of scarring
• Improved self confidence
• Reduces stress and unhappiness
• Reduces infection risk 

What is Acne?

Acne is often thought of as a condition which only affects teenagers. But adult acne is the 8th most common skin condition, affecting as many as 85 percent of women aged 25 and over and 15 percent of men. 

Acne commonly occurs in the following areas:

• Face: Almost everyone who suffers from acne will experience acne on the face.
• Neck: Although neck acne can affect anyone who has acne on their face, it is particularly common in the area of a man’s beard.
• Back: More than half the people who are affected by acne will have spots on their back.
• Chest: Chest acne affects around 15 percent of people who suffer from acne.

The symptoms of acne can vary depending on the severity of the condition. A person suffering from acne may experience one or more of the following:

Types of Acne

There are three different types of acne - mild, moderate and severe. The type of acne treatment required will largely depend on which type of acne you have.

• Mild acne: Mild cases of acne are characterised by the appearance of whiteheads, blackheads, and small pustules.
• Moderate acne: A person with moderate acne will have more widespread whiteheads and blackheads, with many papules and pustules present in the affected area.
• Severe acne: This type of acne is characterised by lots of large, painful papules, pustules, nodules or cysts. There may be extreme redness, swelling and/or irritation in the affected area. A person with severe acne may be left with permanent acne scarring.

Picking spots, particularly nodules or cysts, can lead to acne scarring. Sometimes these scars may be quite prominent and their presence may have a negative impact on self-confidence and mental wellbeing. We offer acne scar treatment here at the Cadogan Clinic.

What are the main causes of Acne?

Excessive oil production, clogged pores, bacteria and inflammation are often responsible for acne in teenagers and adults. But there are a number of different things which are known to cause acne breakouts.

Smoking, a lack of sleep, changes in the weather and illness can also cause acne to develop. Anything which upsets the balance of the body’s hormones or weakens the immune system can lead to outbreaks of acne. It is important to note that acne is not caused by poor diet, eating greasy foods, dirt, poor hygiene, having sex or masturbation.

Do not try to squeeze or remove blackheads or spots. Not only could this make the problem worse, but it also increases the risk of permanent scarring.

Acne in children

Acne is often associated with puberty and is a very common condition in teenagers and younger adults. NHS figures suggest that around 95 percent of people aged 11 to 30 are affected by acne to some extent.

Acne is most common in girls from the ages of 14 to 17. Boys are most likely to experience acne between the ages of 16 and 19. This is because boys generally start puberty later than girls.

Most teenagers and young adults have acne on and off for a number of years before their symptoms start to improve as they get older.

Acne in adults

Adult acne refers to anyone who suffers from acne and is over the age of 25. 

Acne often disappears when a person reaches their mid-20s, but sometimes this acne can continue into adult life. Around three percent of adults over the age of 35 suffer from acne. Research shows that acne becomes much less common after the age of 44, and in women, it is much less prevalent after menopause.

However adult acne is much less likely to clear on its own without treatment.

Given the material risk of scarring, we always recommend you get your acne looked at by a professional dermatologist or seek medical advice.

The cost of Acne Treatment

You will meet with one of our highly trained dermatologists at the Cadogan Clinic on Sloane Street, Chelsea for an in-person assessment of your skin.

Your consultant will discuss the following with you at this consultation:

• The best options for treatment for you given your acne condition, and the results that you would likely achieve with each treatment
• An explanation of the treatment or treatment plan
• Go through your past medical history
• Answer any questions you may have

3 Easy Steps

• Visit the Clinic on Sloane Street, Chelsea for your in-person consultation with one of our dermatologists
• Start your treatment plan
• Return to the Clinic to see your dermatologist - if required - to monitor the progress of treatment 

A state of the art, award winning clinic.

Founded in 2004 by world renowned plastic surgeon Mr Bryan Mayou, we now work with over 100 leading consultants and successfully treat over 20,000 patients each year. We have been winning industry awards since inception.

About Us

Best in class facilities

All of our treatments take place at our beautiful boutique premises in Chelsea. We have six consulting rooms and five operating rooms, as well as a dedicated aesthetics and laser suite, and a full team of specialist nursing staff.

Our Clinic

World class consultants

We have handpicked over 100 of the leading consultants in our field to practice with us, and now help over 20,000 patients each year. We also welcome leading international consultants from the US & Europe regularly to the Clinic.

Our History

Strong tradition of innovation

We were founded in 2004 by world dermatologist Dr Susan Mayou, best known for founding the British Association of Cosmetic Dermatologists and introducing the first Mole Check service to be approved by the British Skin Foundation in the UK. We continue to collaborate with pioneers in our field.

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At home in Sloane Street, London

Our state of the art award-winning clinic is located in one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the country, in the heart of Chelsea and just a few minutes walk Knightsbridge and Belgravia.

Welcome to Sloane Street

How To Find Us

The Cadogan Clinic is based at 120 Sloane Street in Chelsea, just off Sloane Square and the Kings Road.

We are accessible by all major bus routes that pass through Sloane Square and Sloane Street, as well as Sloane Square tube station.

We are just a 5 minute walk northwards up Sloane Street once you have arrived at Sloane Square.

Local pay parking is available just around the corner from the Clinic on Cadogan Gate, Cadogan Square and Cadogan Gardens. Our local residential parking zone is the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

Address: 120 Sloane Street, Chelsea, London, SW1X 9BW