Acne and Acne Scarring

Dr Paul Charlson

FRCGP DPD DRCOG DOCCMED FBCAM

Dr Paul says “Acne advice and treatment is important. You do not need to suffer! At SkinQure we see many acne sufferers who do not have an effective treatment plan and who benefit from a private consultation with me.

Therapies for acne include skin washes, peels, specialist creams, antibiotics and isotreninoin. Usually these are used in combination as acne responds best when tackled from different points in the acne cascade. Acne scarring can be diminished by a combination of Micro-needling using a dermaroller or skinpen, Cross TCA, PRP where we use your own blood healing properties,dermal filler and collagen stimulation treatment, subcision and Radiofrequency microneedling.”

Acne and Acne Scarring

Acne can be treated with

  • Skin washes, peels and creams
  • Antibiotics
  • Isotretinoin

Acne Scarring can be treated with

  • Radio frequency microneedling
  • Cross TCA
  • PRP Treatment
  • Filler- special collagen stimulation
  • Subcision
  • Tixel
  • Punch excision and punch elevation

Acne and Acne Scarring Advice

Acne is a common skin condition which typically begins in teenagers and causes significant embarrassment and distress. Although associated with teenagers, acne, is actually a condition of adults with many adults suffering into their thirties. in fact, it is not uncommon for sufferers to develop acne in their thirties for the first time. It is particularly common in women and called androgen sensitive acne.

Acne scarring is an unfortunate consequence for those suffering from acne and is distressing. Acne scars may be deep facial scars left by severe acne or inflamed marks left by recent acne breakouts .Acne scar treatment can be for marks and pigmentation left after recent acne often called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is not permanent or actual dermal scarring causing indentations. These come in three varieties boxcar scarring, ice pick scarring and rolled scarring they are a result of tethering of the skin to the lower dermal layer. Whilst challenging acne scars can be treated. Dr Charlson treats acne in his NHS dermatology clinics and understands the psychological impact acne and acne scarring may cause.

Treatments are evidence based not on false promises, and include punch excision, dermal filler, cross TCA , micro-needling, steriod injection, thermal destruction of cysts

A private consultation with Dr Paul Charlson for acne treatment is £150. Paul will discuss treatment options with you, the history of your acne story and contact your GP with recommended treatment.

For a consultation for acne and or acne scarring ring T 01482 662480