{"id":3653,"date":"2026-03-24T13:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensingtoninternationalclinic.co.uk\/?page_id=3653"},"modified":"2026-10-12T15:50:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:50:57","slug":"acne-liaison-wpml","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kensingtoninternationalclinic.co.uk\/fr\/consultations\/dermatologie\/acne-liaison-wpml\/","title":{"rendered":"Acn\u00e9 (liaison WPML)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Acne isn’t just a teenage concern. At Kensington International Clinic, our dermatologists see adults every day who are dealing with persistent, late-onset or hormonal acne, as well as patients seeking treatment for acne scars that have become a daily source of self-consciousness. <\/span><\/p>

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In our private clinic near Chelsea, at the heart of London, we offer a comprehensive dermatological approach: accurate diagnosis, tailored prescription medication, laser treatment for acne scars and long-term follow-up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Consultations are available in English, French, Mandarin and Malay depending on the practitioner.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A Team of
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Three practitioners take care of adult acne at KIC, with complementary expertise across medical dermatology<\/a>, surgical dermatology and scar revision.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr Sophie Bouvresse, dermatologist (adults and children) <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Graduated from Paris VI Medical University in 2008, former intern and Head of Clinic-Assistant at Paris hospitals, member of the French Society of Dermatology and the British Association of Dermatologists. She is the lead practitioner for adult acne at Kensington International Clinic, with particular expertise in inflammatory skin conditions and hormonal acne.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Consultations in French and English.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr Kim Varma, consultant dermatologist (adults only)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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14 years of experience at Nuffield Hospital Wolverhampton, now at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. <\/span><\/p>

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She manages severe and resistant forms of acne, including incision and drainage of deep nodulocystic lesions when medical therapy alone is insufficient.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Understanding adult acne:
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Adult acne affects<\/span> between 20 and 40% of women<\/b> and <\/span>12 to 20% of men<\/b> over the age of 25. It can appear later in life with no history of teenage acne (late-onset acne), or persist from adolescence without ever clearing (persistent acne). In both cases, dermatological management relies on identifying the triggering factors before drawing up a tailored treatment plan.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Hormonal acne is the most common form of acne in adult women. It is recognisable by its typical location on the lower face (chin, jawline, neck), its cyclical pattern linked to the menstrual cycle, and the presence of deep inflammatory lesions, often cystic. Hormonal triggers include menstrual cycle fluctuations, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), stopping oral contraception, perimenopause and certain hormonal treatments.<\/span><\/p>

Hormonal chin acne is particularly characteristic: deep, painful, recurring lesions that are often resistant to cosmetic over-the-counter treatments. Depending on the hormonal profile, your dermatologist may recommend a blood test, a change in contraception, or a specific medical treatment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Not all pustular breakouts are acne. Fungal folliculitis (Malassezia), often mistaken for resistant acne, presents as small uniform papulopustules that are highly itchy and resistant to standard anti-acne treatments. Distinguishing hormonal acne from fungal folliculitis is fundamental: the treatments are radically different. A dermatologist makes this diagnosis through clinical examination and, if needed, mycological sampling.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Acne in adult men presents differently: lesions are often more extensive, also affecting the back, shoulders and upper chest, less cyclical but sometimes aggravated by stress, bodybuilding supplements (whey, creatine, anabolic steroids) or shaving habits. Treatment relies on a precise assessment of the background and lifestyle habits, in addition to standard dermatological treatment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Severe forms of acne, characterised by deep inflammatory lesions (nodules, cysts), carry a significantly higher risk of permanent scarring. They require prompt dermatological management to limit aesthetic sequelae. Depending on the case, treatment may combine an oral medical approach, intralesional corticosteroid injections to relieve inflammatory cysts, and close follow-up.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Medical management of adult acne relies on a combination of topical and oral treatments, tailored to the severity, the type of acne and the patient’s profile. Only a dermatologist can prescribe the most effective treatments, most of which require a medical prescription.<\/span><\/p>