How to Treat Purulent Acne and Even Remove Hyperpigmentation

With the arrival of the autumn seasonal transition, it is said that more people are worrying about skin problems such as contact dermatitis, pityriasis rosea, and acne. In particular, acne is not caused by simple external irritation alone, but is a skin condition that develops through a combination of various factors such as decreased internal organ function, hormonal imbalance, and weakened immunity. Acne usually appears on areas with many sebaceous glands, such as the face, chest, and back, and the added secretion of stress hormones due to academic stress can worsen acne even more, so it is best to prevent and improve it in advance. Among these, purulent acne is something that must be treated by visiting a medical institution.

What is purulent acne?

Purulent acne refers to a type of acne in which inflammation becomes severe and pus forms inside, causing it to swell red or yellow. Unlike comedonal acne (whiteheads and blackheads), inflammation is located deep within the skin, so the pain is greater and it does not easily subside, which can cause a lot of stress for many people.

The causes of purulent acne are as follows.

▶ Excess sebum secretion

When sebum is excessively secreted due to hormonal changes, stress, poor eating habits, and so on, the likelihood of acne worsening increases.

▶ Bacterial growth

Bacteria feed on sebum trapped in pores and multiply, making inflammation worse.

▶ Immune response & inflammation

If your constitution tends to produce an excessive inflammatory response, even acne of the same severity is more likely to develop into purulent acne.

▶ Improper skin care

Forceful extraction, unclean conditions, or irritating skin care can damage the skin barrier and worsen acne.

Purulent acne usually appears due to physical factors or the activity of germs, but in most cases it occurs due to the erosion of bacteria. Depending on the degree of inflammation that occurs at this time, it can be classified in several ways.

Nodular acne: This refers to a large inflammatory lesion, and because it is a stage between papules and small tumors, it may not be easy to squeeze at first. At this stage, symptoms usually persist and the inflammation rises toward the upper part of the pore, forming white pus.

Pustular acne: This is a form filled with pus, and because it is more severe than nodules, scars are often left behind. At this time, the best method may be extraction at a medical institution in a way that does not damage the skin.

Because acne is something many people see from childhood, there are cases where people try to deal with it themselves at home. However, if purulent acne is improperly squeezed with an extractor or by hand, marks can easily remain, and this can lead to hyperpigmentation, making the skin tone darker and potentially worsening skin elasticity and skin texture as well. Therefore, we recommend visiting a medical institution and proceeding only after consulting with a dermatologist.

At this time, if you are considering treatment for purulent acne or treatment for hyperpigmentation caused by purulent acne, I would recommend the A-tone laser. The A-tone laser basically improves melasma, freckles, and blemishes, but it also helps improve conditions such as hyperpigmentation and purulent acne.

A-tone laser?

The A-tone laser is a laser procedure that delivers energy by irradiating the skin for a short time, and because it selectively penetrates the skin deeply with light of a specific wavelength, it removes pigment from the area to be treated without thermal damage to the skin surface. In addition, a cooling effect can be felt during the procedure, which can also reduce the burden of pain.

The effects of A-tone treatment are as follows.

Can treat both skin pigmentation and vascular conditions at the same time
Can treat deeper than conventional IPL treatments
Laser procedure involves less pain
Uses relatively low voltage

When undergoing the A-tone procedure, the skin usually improves within 2 to 3 days, but depending on the desired effect and each person’s skin condition, more treatments than average may be needed, so please keep this in mind.

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 a decision after sufficient consultation with medical professionals.

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