From the causes of acne to home care and prevention, and even helpful treatments at a dermatologist.

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When you look in the mirror, the first thing you notice is your cheeks. While your chin and forehead may be fine, acne can be concentrated on your cheeks. The causes of cheek acne are said to vary, and it's important to properly identify and manage the underlying cause.

Today, I'll be covering everything from the causes of acne to home care and prevention methods, to helpful treatments available at dermatologists!

 

1. Causes of acne on the cheeks

1) Excessive sebum secretion

First of all, acne can be caused by excessive sebum secretion. When sebum secretion increases excessively and pores become clogged, bacteria proliferate, leading to inflammation.

 

2 ) Lifestyle habits

Acne is particularly common on the cheeks compared to other areas. The cause of cheek acne can be traced back to everyday habits. Things like using unclean pillowcases or touching your face without washing your hands can be contributing factors.

 

3) Wear a mask

Wearing a mask can also cause acne on the cheeks. Areas that touch the mask, like the nose and cheeks, can easily become sensitive and develop acne due to frequent contact with the mask surface.

 

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2. Home care and prevention of acne on the cheeks

Here are some ways to manage and prevent acne on your cheeks that you can practice at home!

 

1) Hygiene management

First, it's important to replace your pillowcase once or twice a week, as it can trigger cheek acne. Also, replacing disposable masks immediately when they become contaminated, rather than reusing them, is said to help prevent cheek acne.

 

2) Do not touch your face with your hands

It is important to always keep your hands clean, as touching your face with dirty hands can cause or worsen acne.

 

3) Use non-comedogenic products

Additionally, since clogged pores can lead to acne, using non-comedogenic products that don't clog pores can help manage acne on the cheeks.

3. Dermatological treatments that help manage acne

Dermatological treatments for acne can be broadly divided into four categories: basic care, peeling, root cause treatment, and scar treatment.

 

1) Basic care

For basic acne care, there are Basic Care and Aqua Basic. Basic Management It is a basic treatment that involves extrusion, white peel, anti-inflammatory injection, and soothing pack. Aqua Basic It is said that Aquaphil has been added here.

The price for one session of Maypure Basic Management is 40,000 won, and the price for one session of Aqua Basic is 60,000 won.

 

2) Peeling

There are two types of peeling treatments: Aqua Peel and Aladdin Peel. Aquaphil It is a treatment that helps remove sebum and waste products. Aladdin Phil It is said to help reduce acne, redness, and pigmentation.

The price for one session of Maypure Aqua Peel is 20,000 won, and the price for one session of Aladdin Peel is 100,000 won.

 

3) Treatment of the cause

Since excessive sebum secretion is the main cause of acne, it may also be helpful to receive treatment to alleviate sebum glands. PDT It is said to be a treatment that destroys acne bacteria along with sebaceous glands by irradiating light of a specific wavelength that reacts to photosensitizers.

IPL acne mode It is said to help relieve redness, red marks, and sebum caused by acne.

Capri Laser It is said to be one of the treatments that helps reduce the volume of sebaceous glands and sebum secretion, which are the root causes of acne.

The price of Maypure PDT is 80,000 won per session, and the price of IPL is 20,000 won per session.

Also, please note that the price for the Capri Laser event is 79,000 won per session, and the price for the first visit event is 39,000 won per session.

 

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4) Scar treatment

If you have acne scars on your cheeks, you can receive scar treatment.

CO2 Fraxel It is said to be a treatment that helps improve pores along with acne scars. PicoFraxel It is said to help improve acne scars, large pores, and skin texture by regenerating the skin without damaging the surface of the skin.

The price of Maypure CO2 Fraxel is 100,000 won per session.

The PicoFraxel event price is 60,000 won per session, and the first-time visit event price is 49,000 won per session.

 

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4. Q&A

1) Can cosmetics cause acne?

: Certain ingredients in cosmetics can also cause acne. Using color cosmetics can especially cause breakouts on the cheeks, forehead, and chin.

 

2) Does smartphone use also affect the occurrence of acne?

: It can affect your skin. Many bacteria exist on the surface of your smartphone, and when you hold your smartphone close to your face, such as when making a call, the bacteria and contaminants can cause irritation and lead to acne.

 

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Like other types of acne, cheek acne can be caused by sebum issues, but it can also be easily triggered by lifestyle habits. Therefore, managing cheek acne begins with improving your lifestyle habits! If inflammation persists and scars remain, seeking professional help may be a good option. I hope you'll take note of the information I've shared today and take good care of your cheek acne!

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