Acne Scar Treatment: This Is How It Is Carried Out at Daerim Station Dermatology Clinic

Clean skin has a big impact on confidence and first impressions.

However, scars caused by acne do not naturally disappear over time, so they are one of the skin concerns that many people worry about for a long time.

In particular, severe inflammatory acne or the marks left from squeezing acne yourself can lead to pitted scars or hyperpigmentation on the skin.

Because hyperpigmentation caused by acne can become harder to improve the longer treatment and care are delayed, it is best to receive treatment early.

To do that, it is important to accurately diagnose each patient’s skin condition and then establish a customized treatment plan.

Today, for those who are worried about acne scars, I will explain in detail the treatment process and care methods carried out at the clinic.

• Today’s column outline -

1. Causes and characteristics of acne scars
2. Acne treatment process
3. Care after acne treatment and ways to prevent scarring

Why do acne scars form?

Acne is a typical skin condition that occurs when sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands blocks pores, and bacteria multiply or inflammation develops there.

It mainly appears during puberty, but it can also occur in adults, and it commonly develops on areas with active sebum production such as the forehead, cheeks, chin, back, and chest.

Such acne can simply end as a temporary skin problem, but if the inflammation is severe or not properly managed, it can damage the dermis layer of the skin and lead to scarring.

Acne scars are not just a simple skin issue; they are marks caused by damage to skin tissue.

In particular, severe inflammatory acne can damage the dermis layer of the skin, and in the process of skin recovery, pitted scars may remain.

Also, squeezing or irritating acne with your hands increases the risk of bacterial infection and worsened inflammation, which in turn raises the risk of hyperpigmentation.

Depending on their depth, scars can appear in various forms, such as pitted scars, uneven scars, and hyperpigmentation.

Because these do not naturally disappear with time, it is important to accurately diagnose the skin condition from the early stage and establish a treatment plan suited to the type and depth of the scar.

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How is acne treated?

When treating acne, the patient’s skin condition must be carefully examined, and customized treatment for scar improvement should be carried out.

A representative acne treatment method is retinoid ointment therapy.

Retinoids promote skin regeneration and normalize the skin’s exfoliation cycle, helping waste inside pores be discharged smoothly.

They also reduce sebum secretion and induce collagen production in the skin’s dermis layer, so over time, scar improvement can be expected.

This treatment is effective in helping the skin recover smoothly, and because treatment must be carried out while considering factors such as the patient’s skin thickness, the degree of acne progression, and the type of scar, consultation with medical staff is essential.

After acne treatment, care methods and scar prevention methods

Receiving acne treatment does not mean that it is cured all at once.

Consistent care after treatment must be accompanied to help reduce recurrence and minimize scarring.

The methods are as follows.

First, regular lifestyle management is necessary.

Adequate sleep and a balanced diet greatly help skin recovery.

Second, minimizing skin irritation is important.

It is best to avoid the habit of squeezing or touching acne with your hands, and it is also best to avoid using cosmetics that are irritating to the skin as much as possible.

Third, sunscreen must be applied carefully.

This is because when acne scars are exposed to sunlight, hyperpigmentation can worsen.

Along with treatment, the lifestyle care described above must be carried out together so that scars do not worsen and you can see gradual improvement.

Acne scars are not just a visible issue in appearance; they are skin changes caused by damage that remains deep within the skin.

Therefore, it is most important to receive the proper treatment early before the scars become more severe.

If you are worried about acne scars, rather than worrying alone, it is better to find a treatment direction that suits your own skin through consultation with a specialist.

I hope the information about acne that I shared today was helpful to you.

If you have any additional questions beyond what I covered today, please ask in the comments below.

Thank you.

| This post was written for informational purposes in compliance with Article 56, Paragraphs 1 to 15 of the Medical Service Act. All treatments carry the risk of side effects and complications depending on the individual. Before treatment, please be sure to have a thorough consultation with medical staff with extensive experience before making a decision. |