Acne Care by Skin Type at Imiseok Theme Dermatology <Oily Skin Edition>

What is oily skin?

Each person’s skin has different characteristics depending on genetic and environmental factors. Among these various characteristics, skin types are a way of grouping and classifying similar traits. Skin types are generally divided into dry, oily, normal, and combination skin based on the amount of oil and moisture, and in some cases, sensitivity is also considered one of the skin types.

Oily skin is a skin type with excessive oil production. It is characterized by enlarged pores and a lot of sebum secretion, which makes the skin surface look shiny. When excess sebum cannot come out or when the skin is exposed to external irritation, skin problems, namely acne, can develop.

Why oily skin tends to develop acne frequently

1. Excess sebum secretion

When excess sebum is secreted from the sebaceous glands due to increased production or activity of sex hormones such as androgen or dihydrotestosterone, acne develops.

2. Excess keratinization and expansion of hair follicles

When too much keratin accumulates in the hair follicle, the follicle opening becomes blocked, and stagnant sebum and clumps of keratin can build up, causing acne.

3. Proliferation of acne-causing bacteria

When sebum accumulates and becomes stagnant, air circulation in the hair follicle is blocked. This creates an environment where acne-causing bacteria, which thrive in oxygen-free areas, can multiply and cause acne.

4. Inflammatory response and foreign body reaction formation

Free fatty acids produced when sebum is broken down by acne-causing bacteria cause inflammation in the hair follicle. At this time, polymorphonuclear leukocytes gather and can worsen the inflammation.

Oily skin acne care methods

If acne has already developed on oily skin, treatment is needed right away. If it is left untreated, inflammation can damage the dermis, enlarge the pores, and increase the risk of bacterial infection.

Also, if treatment is delayed and symptoms worsen, the sebaceous glands can be damaged, leaving behind sequelae such as sunken scars and hypertrophic scars, so caution is needed.

Imiseok Theme Dermatology recommends the following care for effective acne treatment for oily skin.

1. Premium laser treatment

1. PlaDuo

PlaDuo is a laser device that induces skin regeneration. It can use two types of toning, and dedicated tips can be used depending on the skin concern, allowing effective treatment. R-toning works to eliminate fungi and relieve inflammation, and treatment proceeds by regulating the sebaceous glands and accelerating skin recovery to improve skin problems. N-toning regulates blood circulation in microvessels and promotes fibroblast collagen proliferation. It also has the effect of improving skin tone and elasticity through macrophage proliferation. It has the advantage of improving the causes of acne without pain and treating acne through dual plasma.

2. Agnes

Agnes is a laser device that improves acne by coagulating and destroying sebaceous glands with a micro-insulated needle and radiofrequency energy. First, the micro-insulated needle is inserted deep into the sebaceous glands, and then the sebaceous glands are destroyed. This process helps prevent recurrence of skin troubles. After that, removing remaining residues such as leftover sebum provides a repeated skin trouble treatment effect.

3. New Smooth Beam

New Smooth Beam is a laser device that reduces acne by acting directly on the sebaceous glands without squeezing acne lesions directly. It is a laser certified by the U.S. FDA, and is effective for patients who have difficulty taking acne medications or are reluctant to take them. It has the effect of relieving chronic and persistent acne symptoms.

4. ART Laser

ART Laser is a laser that restores the function of the sebaceous glands, which are the root cause of acne, to normal. When the cooling system generates the laser, the epidermal layer is cooled and the laser energy selectively reaches only the sebaceous glands. At this time, the sebaceous glands suffer thermal damage and the sebum-secreting function gradually returns to normal. Because ART Laser restores the function of the sebaceous glands, it is effective not only for acne care but also for pigmentation such as melasma.

2. Medical skin care

Imiseok Theme Dermatology also provides medical skin care that helps restore skin damaged by acne.

By combining laser treatment and medical skin care, comprehensive dermatological treatment increases the effectiveness of treatment.

1. Astrodom Facial

Astrodom Facial cares for acne using a total of three wavelengths that are beneficial for the skin: RED, BLUE, and VIOLET. It has functions for improving skin elasticity and skin texture, as well as whitening care. The RED wavelength helps improve elasticity and makes skin texture brighter and clearer. The BLUE wavelength manages skin trouble, sebum, and pores, and helps relieve acne and skin problems. Lastly, the VIOLET wavelength soothes the skin after dermatological procedures and promotes skin regeneration, allowing overall skin trouble and skin texture care.

2. Gold PTT

Gold PTT is a care method in which gold that reacts only to a specific wavelength of light is applied to the skin, and light is then delivered to destroy specific cells. The gold nanoparticles applied to the skin are a specially developed substance, and the light applied to the skin is penetrating ultrasound called Bellasonic and Bellafact. This ultrasound penetrates deep into the skin and treatment proceeds by destroying the sebaceous glands and pores.

3. Milk Peel

Milk Peel is a peeling treatment with a soft, moist milky texture. It is carried out by allowing a strong combination of peeling ingredients—64% lactic acid, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid—to penetrate to the skin’s basal layer within 2 minutes, and it is characterized by skin improvement effects appearing immediately after the procedure. Acne can be improved by controlling excess sebum and evenly refining the skin surface. It also helps remove blackheads and whiteheads common in oily skin, leaving blocked pores clean.

At Imiseok Theme Dermatology, we provide customized combination treatment by skin type and 1:1 customized care for each skin concern based on the diagnosis and prescription of a board-certified dermatologist. If you are concerned about oily skin or acne, please improve your skin to be clearer and cleaner through a consultation with an Imiseok dermatologist.