Are There Specific Areas Where Acne Commonly Develops?

Acne keeps showing up in certain places...

Today, I’m here to talk about the areas where acne occurs frequently,

and Forena Clinic has arrived.

Let’s get right into it~!

Acne?

We’ve talked about acne several times before.

This time, we’ll take a slightly different perspective and talk in depth about the causes of acne-prone areas and treatment methods.

Acne is basically a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicles.

Excess sebum production _

The sebaceous glands are stimulated by hormones / stress / environmental changes, etc., causing excessive sebum secretion.

Blocked follicle opening [hyperkeratosis] _

Dead skin cells [keratin] and sebum clump together and block the follicle opening, preventing sebum from being discharged to the outside.

Bacterial growth _

Acne-causing bacteria multiply excessively inside the blocked follicle.

Inflammation _

As bacteria multiply and sebum breaks down, an inflammatory response occurs, leading to red acne [papules], pus-filled acne [pustules], and in severe cases, nodules or cysts.

Areas where acne often appears and why Acne mainly develops in areas with a high concentration of sebaceous glands.

Face _

Sebaceous glands are well developed here, and sebum production is active. It is especially common in both teenagers and adults.

Neck / shoulders / back / upper chest _

These are areas with the second-highest concentration of sebaceous glands after the face.

Chin, around the mouth _

There are various causes, including hormonal changes [menstruation, pregnancy, stress], physical irritation [mask wearing, resting the chin on your hand, shaving], and cosmetic residue.

Forehead _

Physical irritation from bangs or wearing hats / hair products may have an effect.

Treatments that can help manage acne The appropriate treatment varies depending on the condition and type of acne.

Initial acne treatment _

Acne extraction - This is the most basic treatment, directly removing sebum clumps trapped in pores to reduce inflammation and prevent recurrence.

Medication injection - A steroid injection is given to acne that is severely inflamed or heavily pus-filled to quickly calm the inflammation.

Treatment for acne marks and scars _

Laser treatment - Vascular lasers are used for red marks, while pigment lasers are used for brown marks caused by pigmentation.

Fraxel / skin rejuvenation laser - Mainly used for sunken acne scars, it promotes skin regeneration and induces collagen production to improve scars.

Theraclear

It combines vacuum suction and light therapy to treat existing acne and help prevent recurrence. The vacuum technology removes sebum / dead skin cells / waste from pores, and the light energy targets acne-causing bacteria to help calm inflammation. It is a non-invasive treatment suitable for active acne or oily / clogged-pore skin.

Microneedle radiofrequency - It creates tiny injuries in the skin with fine needles and delivers radiofrequency energy, promoting collagen regeneration and softening scars.

Potenza Agnes

For recurrent acne areas, RF microneedles are inserted directly into the skin, and radiofrequency energy is applied to the sebaceous glands that cause acne, coagulating them, helping regulate sebum production and aiding acne improvement and pore reduction.

The importance of daily care In addition to procedures, improving your everyday habits is very important for acne management.

Cleansing - Use a gentle cleanser / wash your face gently with lukewarm water.

Cosmetics - Avoid using cosmetics that are oily or that clog pores.

Avoid irritation - Do not touch or squeeze acne with your hands, and minimize friction caused by resting your chin on your hand, masks, or hats.

Sun protection - UV rays can worsen inflammation and darken marks, so use an oil-free gel-type sunscreen.

If your acne is severe or does not improve with self-care, we recommend visiting a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Today, we looked at the areas where acne occurs frequently.

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