Painful Acne Treatment Requires Identifying the Root Cause

Acne is a skin condition that can occur in anyone, regardless of age or gender. When acne appears, it can make the skin look more greasy, and improper extraction and care can cause scarring or make recurrences more frequent, so diagnosing and treating acne early may be even more important.

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Causes of painful acne can appear in combination

Hormonal changes

: Hormonal changes due to menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause can cause acne to appear.

Stress

: Excessive stress can increase sebum production and activate acne-causing bacteria, which may lead to acne.

Eating habits

: Habits of consuming more high-fat, sugary, salty, and spicy foods can increase sebum production and activate acne-causing bacteria.

Makeup and cleansing habits

: Improper use of cosmetics and cleansing habits can clog skin pores and cause acne.

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In this way, painful acne that recurs even after adolescence can be caused by a variety of internal and external factors, such as hormones, stress, lack of sleep, and improper cleansing habits. If the causes of painful acne are complex, it may be difficult to improve the skin with home care alone. In such cases, one treatment that can help is Gold PTT.

Painful acne treatment, Gold PTT, is a treatment method that accumulates specially designed gold microparticles in the sebaceous glands and then uses a laser to destroy the sebaceous glands and acne-causing bacteria. This procedure applies a substance that reacts only to light of a specific wavelength to the skin and then shines light on it, generating heat selectively to destroy certain cells. By targeting and destroying the sebaceous glands and acne-causing bacteria, it can help improve acne.

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Gold PTT treatment may be considered in the following cases:

• If you do not want to take medication because you are worried about side effects
• If you are concerned about frequent acne recurrences
• If you are concerned about enlarged and widened pores along with acne
• If your skin is more sensitive and delicate

After Gold PTT treatment, you may feel redness and a burning sensation for about 2 to 3 days, and acne may appear to worsen for about 1 week, but the skin may gradually improve within about 2 to 3 weeks. After the procedure, it is better to avoid scrubs and massages that may irritate the face, and protect the skin by applying moisturizer.

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In addition to Gold PTT, Apple Laser may be used for treating painful acne. Apple Laser is a procedure that uses wavelengths that are more readily absorbed by water and oil to reduce sebaceous glands and sebum secretion, improve trouble-prone skin, and induce collagen and elastin production, with expected improvements in wrinkles and elasticity.

It may be considered for those concerned about rough skin texture, black sebum inside pores, skin redness, or more frequent acne recurrences.

Painful acne treatment may be more than just an external issue; it can be a sign that the skin’s internal balance has been disrupted. Therefore, visiting a medical institution to identify the skin’s structure and the cause, and then establishing a treatment plan accordingly, may help create healthier skin. If you are concerned about more frequent recurrences and scarring, it may also be good to consider Gold PTT and Apple Laser treatments.

This article was written for informational purposes in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act. All procedures and surgeries may leave side effects and aftereffects depending on the individual, so please make your decision after sufficient consultation with medical staff.