Find out everything from the causes of inflammatory acne to home care, prevention, and dermatological treatment.

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Have you ever been bothered by a pimple that's not just a simple whitehead, but rather a red, swollen, and painful pimple when pressed? This type of acne is commonly referred to as inflammatory acne, and if left untreated, it can lead to hyperpigmentation and acne scarring, so caution is advised.

I also used to get painful pimples repeatedly on my chin or cheeks whenever I was feeling unwell or stressed.

Today, I'll cover everything from the causes of inflammatory acne to home care and prevention methods, as well as helpful dermatological treatments!

 

 

1. Causes of inflammatory acne

Hard, red, swollen pimples are accompanied by inflammation and can be painful to the touch. This type of inflammatory acne is said to have a high risk of becoming chronic. The causes of inflammatory acne are listed below.

 

1) Excessive sebum secretion

Pores can easily become clogged due to excessive sebum secretion and impaired secretion, and if bacterial infection is added to this condition, inflammation and pus can form, leading to inflammatory acne.

 

2) Deterioration of condition

Poor physical condition is also said to worsen acne. Stress and lack of sleep are said to be major factors that worsen acne.

 

3) Eating habits

Acne is also said to be affected by eating habits. A high-sugar, high-fat diet is also said to cause acne.

 

4) Other factors

It is also said that acne is caused by a combination of factors such as hormonal changes, excessive makeup, and improper washing habits.

 

 

2. Home Care and Prevention for Inflammatory Acne

Because acne can worsen for a variety of reasons, it's important to consistently manage it in your daily routine. Here are some home care and prevention tips for inflammatory acne that you can implement at home.

 

1) Proper face washing habits

For acne-prone skin, it's recommended to wash your face with a mild cleanser about twice a day. Acne-prone skin often appears oily, but its stratum corneum is actually damaged, so using a mild cleanser is recommended.

 

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2) Avoid skin irritation

It is also said that avoiding strong friction or using scrub products on the skin can help manage acne, as these can irritate pores and cause inflammation.

 

3) Moisturizing care

Acne-prone skin also needs moisturizing. Hydration is essential to restore the weakened stratum corneum and skin barrier, and using non-comedogenic products that won't clog pores can also be helpful.

 

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4) Managing eating habits

Managing your diet is also important for soothing inflammatory acne. It's recommended to avoid high-fat foods and instant foods that can trigger inflammation, and to consistently consume antioxidant foods that can aid skin recovery.

 

 

3. Dermatological Treatment for Inflammatory Acne

Acne is prone to recurrence even with treatment, and it's recommended to begin treatment early to prevent scarring. Here are some dermatological treatment options!

 

1) Basic care

Basic care includes basic management and aqua basic management. Basic Management It is managed in the order of extrusion, white peel, anti-inflammatory injection, and calming pack. Aqua Basic It is said that the addition of Aqua Peel helps remove sebum.

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

 

2) Peeling

For peeling care, there are Aqua Peel and Aladdin Peel. Aquaphil It helps remove sebum and waste products, Aladdin Phil It is said that it can help relieve acne, redness, and pigmentation.

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

 

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3) Treatment of the cause

You may want to consider treatment to manage sebum, which is the cause of acne.

PDT It is a treatment that destroys sebaceous glands and acne bacteria by irradiating light of a specific wavelength that reacts to photosensitizers.

IPL acne mode It is said to help relieve red marks and sebum production along with acne redness.

Capri Laser It is said to be a treatment that helps reduce the volume of sebaceous glands and sebum secretion, which are the root causes of acne, and also helps with elasticity and pore reduction by delivering heat to the entire face.

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

Please note that the price for the first visit to Capri Laser is 39,000 won.

 

👉Check out detailed information about Capri Laser for acne treatment and prevention.

 

 

4. Q&A

1) Is it okay to pop inflammatory acne at home?

: Self-squeezing of inflammatory acne at home should be avoided as it can lead to scarring or hyperpigmentation.

 

2) I have scars from inflammatory acne. Is there any treatment that can improve them?

: For scar treatment, you may consider Fraxel. CO2 Fraxel This treatment can help improve acne scars and enlarged pores. Maypure CO2 Fraxel costs 100,000 won per session.

PicoFraxel This treatment regenerates the skin without damaging the surface, helping to improve acne scars and enlarged pores. The Maypure PicoFraxel event price is 80,000 won per session, and you can receive the treatment for 49,000 won on your first visit.

 

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Inflammatory acne can leave scars if left untreated, so early treatment is crucial. If you're currently struggling with red, painful acne, it's a good idea to find a treatment method that's right for your skin type and begin managing it. I hope you'll take note of the information I shared today and start managing your inflammatory acne!

 

 

 

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