About Acne Treatment Methods by Cause and Type at Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic

About Acne Treatment Methods by Cause and Type at Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic

Have you ever felt frustrated by acne that keeps popping up one by one every time you look in the mirror? "I’m well past puberty, so why am I still getting acne?" "I’ve tried every good skincare product, but it only helps for a while and then it keeps coming back." In the clinic, the part patients find most frustrating is recurrence and worsening. It is unfortunate that many people think of acne as a simple skin trouble, squeeze it with their hands without thinking, or leave it alone, only to visit the hospital after scars or pigmentation that cannot be reversed are left behind.

Acne is a skin condition that requires a completely different approach depending on its cause and stage of progression. Only by accurately identifying whether it is comedonal acne or red, pus-filled acne, and using the right equipment accordingly, can it be treated cleanly. Today, I’ll explain in detail the causes of acne, the symptoms by type, and step-by-step treatment methods using CO2, Clarity Pro, and PicoPlus.

Acne is a combination of 'sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria'

About Acne Treatment Methods by Cause and Type at Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic

The process of acne formation is similar to a road that is completely blocked.

1. Excess sebum production: Due to hormones, stress, environmental factors, and more, oil (sebum) is produced excessively inside the pores.

2. Clogged pores: Old dead skin cells on the surface of the skin block the opening of the pores, trapping sebum inside so it cannot be discharged.

3. Acne bacteria proliferate: Acne bacteria (P. acnes), which feed on the pooled sebum, multiply and cause red inflammation.

What stage is my acne in? Symptoms by type

About Acne Treatment Methods by Cause and Type at Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic

1. Non-inflammatory acne (comedonal acne): This is the early stage, before it has turned red or become pus-filled.

• Whitehead: A state in which the pore remains closed and sebum clumps together, forming small white bumps.

• Blackhead: A state in which the pore is open, and the sebum comes into contact with air, oxidizes, and appears black.

2. Inflammatory acne (pus-filled acne): This is the stage where acne bacteria are active, causing redness, swelling, and pain.

• Papule/Pustule: A red raised bump or a yellow pus-filled lesion. If squeezed incorrectly, it can easily leave scars.

• Nodule/Cyst: A severe condition in which inflammation spreads deeply within the skin, becoming hard and feeling warm.

Customized dermatology treatment tailored to the type is necessary

About Acne Treatment Methods by Cause and Type at Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic

In dermatology, treatment is carried out to clear clogged pores, eliminate inflammation, and reduce recurrence depending on the acne condition.

1. Scaling and extraction to open blocked pores For comedonal acne or early acne, scaling treatment that dissolves the old dead skin cells blocking the pores is effective. It opens a path for sebum to be discharged, and by carefully extracting sebum clumps with sterilized tools, it helps prevent them from progressing into inflammation. Squeezing them at home with your hands carries a risk of bacterial infection and can cause scarring, so it is important to have this done at a clinic.

2. Medication and injections to calm inflammation For red, swollen, pus-filled acne, the top priority is to calm the inflammation quickly. Oral or topical medications containing antibiotics are prescribed to suppress the bacteria. For hard, nodular acne, an anti-inflammatory injection that directly delivers medication is used to calm it quickly and minimize tissue damage.

3. Sebum-suppressing laser treatment to prevent recurrence If acne keeps recurring, the underlying target should be the sebaceous glands themselves, which are the root cause. Using devices such as Clarity Pro, PicoPlus, and CO2 laser, the overly developed sebaceous glands are selectively destroyed or reduced. Because this lowers the amount of sebum produced, it can change the skin environment to one in which acne occurs less often.

4. Treatment to prevent red marks and scars Red marks (erythema) left where inflammation has passed are treated using vascular lasers. If redness is left untreated, it can remain as dark pigmentation or depressed scars, so it is best to manage it alongside acne treatment or immediately afterward.

Acne is not a 'symbol of youth,' but a 'skin condition' that should be treated at the right time

About Acne Treatment Methods by Cause and Type at Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic

Do not leave it alone thinking, "It will go away with time," and do not pick at it with your hands, leaving lifelong scars behind. If you receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment early, you can fully protect smooth skin without scars.

Instead of suffering alone with your persistent acne concerns, consult a dermatologist and resolve them cleanly. We will do our best to treat you for the sake of your clear skin.