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Dermatology in Edinburgh
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Trust sk:n Edinburgh for the best dermatology treatment and care
At sk:n, we bring the UK’s leading experts in together with clients for to their skin concerns.
Our and Dermatologists build with our clients to them as individuals and explore their . This process is out in an that is free from time constraints, clients to feel at ease, able to share information and ask questions.
Having worked in partnership with the NHS for 25 years, we have built a team of experts with of experience in Dermatology. Our CQC status means that you can trust the team at sk:n Edinburgh to deliver the highest standards of safety, treatment and care.
All by sk:n adhere to strict protocols that are led by the most up-to-date guidance in . Our dedicated sk:n Director is part of the Medical committee who are responsible for ensuring that our clients receive the best possible experience and results in the safest possible way.
During your with a member of the team, you will a range of treatment best suited to your skin concerns.
You can visit the experts at sk:n for help and advice regarding:
We offer a suite of mole options, from laser removal to shave and excision removal procedures.
A Dermatologist will be able to recommend effective treatments that can ease your Rosacea symptoms including laser treatment, medications, topical and skin peels.
At sk:n, we are experts in that utilise laser technology. you have a Port-wine stain, Salmon patch or birthmark we can the to suit you.
The at sk:n have performed more than 6,500 skin tag . We provide both skin tag removal that is perfomed under local anaesthetic, and cryotherapy, where liquid nitrogen is used to remove the skin tag.
The expert team at sk:n in Edinburgh
sk:n is proud to be home to more leading consultant dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or therapists than any other dermatology service . That’s over 450 medical professionals helping our clients.
Established in 1990, we have over 30 years’ and of clients treated, and offer the best in dermatology, aesthetic, laser and skin treatments.
Your starts with you. Our team in our Edinburgh clinic take time to listen to your concerns, and how we can help you discover confidence in better skin.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
continued treatment and potential lifestyle changes to help keep your skin clear, we cannot that your skin condition won’t flare up again in future due to stress or other factors. However, we can that no matter what your skin is in, we are here for you to help you through it. Our expert doctors and will work with you to create a bespoke plan that you are happy with, in order to deliver the best and most effective results.
Yes, verrucae are contagious and can easily spread in areas where people often have bare feet, such as public pools.
All of our are carried out in clinical, sterilised operating rooms by with many years of both practising, and following strict medical . This means you can rest that all of our procedures are very safe.
The level of comfort on the removal technique . Laser is pain-free. In more sensitive areas, it is described as feeling like the flick of an band. If you’re having either removal or cryotherapy, the area will be numbed with a local anaesthetic to ensure you are comfortable. After treatment the skin left behind may be tender for a few days and will need to be covered. It’s also best to use a high-factor sunscreen on the area for six months, as it will be more to sunlight.
Verrucae are easily through direct contact to a verruca with skin. It is also possible to a verruca through contact with that have been by the infected skin, such as towels, shoes and socks. As verrucae are contagious, the best prevention is to treat them as soon as possible to avoid them spreading.
Some patients with sensitive skin worry that this will be a problem, but with the use of cream, almost anyone can have laser to remove unwanted birthmarks.
In more sensitive areas, birthmark is described as feeling like the flick of an band. You may experience some redness and in the area following treatment, but once this subsides you will see a permanent fading of your birthmark.
Birthmark at sk:n is completely safe and is only carried out by medical doctors in . We work to strict protocols and have access to some of the UK’s doctors and dermatologists.
The laser energy is selectively to the faulty blood or built-up cells only, that surrounding tissues are not affected and there is no damage to the skin. Lasers have been used to remove for years, and we will ensure that the laser settings we use are safe and for your skin.
A common mole is a coloured spot on the skin that when cells (melanocytes) grow in clusters. The term for moles is naevi and most adults usually have between 10 and 40 on their body. Although common moles may be present at birth, they usually appear later in and during teenage years. During pregnancy moles often get darker and they can fade away completely from around the age of 50.
Most moles are . However, sometimes they can develop into a form of skin cancer called melanoma. If you notice new moles or moles that have changed shape, colour, size, height, or if they become irritated or start bleeding, then it’s important you go to your GP immediately to get them checked and the next steps for urgent are discussed if .
Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly permanent, but there are proven that diminish the appearance of acne scarring. The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne you have. Before you have treatment, a , nurse or Acne scar treatment practitioner should assess your acne scars and select the most appropriate treatment for you.
There will be a small white scar where the skin tag has been removed. Otherwise, complications are rare and you can go home as soon as your anaesthetic wears off.
The will completely remove your skin tag; however there will be a small white scar where the took place.
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Edinburgh Haymarket Terrace Opening Times
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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2nd Floor, 97 Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD
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You’ll find us on Haymarket Terrace is located in Apex House. The clinic can be found within Express on the second floor of Apex House, within Edinburgh’s Haymarket . There is an entry system. You can access via front reception on Haymarket .
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