Acne Treatment in Weybridge

Up to 80% of teenagers get acne, mainly caused by hormonal changes during puberty. Adults can also experience breakouts triggered by hormone shifts. In women, pregnancy, menstrual cycles, menopause, and conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can make acne worse. In men, fluctuations in testosterone levels can lead to breakouts over time.

Acne occurs when pores are blocked, often by harmless bacteria. This leads to a range of outcomes such as spots, blackheads, papules, pustules, or cysts. As sebum mixes with dead skin cells, this can clog pores and lead to bacterial infections. Acne severity varies, ranging from mild to severe, with different treatment options available based on classification.

Acne can develop when inflammation damages the deeper layers of the skin. As the skin heals, it may produce too little collagen (creating indented scars) or too much collagen (creating raised scars). Picking or squeezing spots, severe or prolonged acne, and individual skin factors can all increase the likelihood of scars and lingering marks.

Our goal is to calm active acne in a controlled way so your skin becomes clearer over time. At our Weybridge clinic, acne treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, keeping pores clearer, and supporting the skin barrier. This helps you feel confident in less frequent and less severe acne breakouts.

Our approach depends on what is driving your acne. Some treatments help reduce congestion and improve healthy cell turnover. Others focus on calming redness and irritation, supporting recovery, or managing recurring flare patterns, including hormonal breakouts. We also consider your skin tone and sensitivity, especially if you are prone to post-acne marks.

We guide you through each stage with clear expectations and review points. Treatments are chosen for your acne type, severity, and lifestyle, with options to keep downtime low wherever possible. The aim is steady improvement that still looks like you, with fewer breakouts and a more even skin tone over time.

Acne looks different on everyone. For some people, it’s occasional breakouts. For others, it is persistent inflammation, painful spots, or marks that linger long after the active acne has settled. At Light Touch Clinic in Weybridge, we assess both what you can see on the surface and what is happening underneath, so we can recommend a sensible acne treatment plan for your skin type and tone.

You may have acne symptoms if you notice:

• Whiteheads or blackheads (blocked pores that feel bumpy or congested)
• Red, inflamed spots that are sore to touch (papules or pustules)
• Deep, painful lumps under the skin (nodules or cystic acne)
• Oily skin and enlarged pores, often with recurring congestion
• Breakouts on the face, jawline, back or chest
• Post-acne marks that remain after spots heal, such as red, purple, or brown areas (post-inflammatory redness or pigmentation)
• Early textural change where acne has repeatedly inflamed

If you are unsure whether what you are experiencing is acne or another skin condition, an in-clinic assessment can help clarify the cause and the safest next steps.

Small black or yellowish bumps. They are not caused by dirt. The dark colour comes from changes in the lining of the pore.

Similar to blackheads but closed at the surface. Whiteheads are often firmer and less likely to empty.

These are large, pus-filled lumps that can resemble boils and carry the highest risk of permanent scarring.

Small red bumps that can feel tender or sore.

Like papules but with a white or yellow tip due to a build-up of pus.

Larger, hard lumps under the skin that can be painful and last longer.