What causes acne? Check out home care management and prevention methods, as well as dermatological procedures.

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There are likely people who are worried about sudden breakouts of small pimples or acne that repeatedly appears in the same spot.

It is said that acne can occur as various factors, such as sebum secretion, dead skin cells, and hormonal changes, interact.

Today, I will summarize everything from the reasons why acne forms, to home care methods for management and prevention, and even dermatological procedures that help with acne management.

1. Reasons why acne occurs

According to the Seoul Asan Medical Center Disease Encyclopedia, acne is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs in the sebaceous glands attached to hair follicles. The reasons for acne are said to be as follows.

 

1) Excessive sebum secretion

One of the main causes of acne is increased sebum production. It is said that when sebum secretion rises, sebum and waste products accumulate in the sebaceous glands and enlarged pores, which can lead to inflammatory acne.

 

2) Exfoliation problem

It is said that if dead skin cells do not shed properly and accumulate at the opening of the pores, sebum cannot be expelled, which can lead to acne.

 

3) Clogged pores

Clogged pores are another reason for acne. It is said that when sebum, dead skin cells, and makeup residue accumulate inside the pores, comedones form, which can trigger acne.

 

4) Hormonal changes

Hormonal changes are also one of the causes of acne. It is said that acne can recur due to hormonal fluctuations caused by factors such as the onset and after of menstruation, stress, and lack of sleep.

2. Acne Home Care Management and Prevention Methods

It is said that preventing acne through early management before it appears is important. I will share a few ways to manage and prevent acne with home care.

 

1) Proper facial cleansing habits

For acne care, it is important to maintain proper cleansing habits. You should wash your face thoroughly in the morning and evening, and use lukewarm water instead of very hot or cold water to wash gently.

 

2) No skin irritation

You should avoid touching your skin with unclean hands, and you should especially refrain from directly squeezing or touching acne, as this can lead to scarring.

 

3) Adequate moisturization

Maintaining moisture balance is important because dry skin can cause the sebaceous glands to become overactive, potentially worsening inflammation. It is recommended to use non-comedogenic products that do not clog pores or gel-type moisturizers, applying them immediately after washing your face before the moisture evaporates.

 

4) Lifestyle management

Managing your lifestyle habits is also important for preventing acne. It is recommended to correct minor habits such as excessive drinking, irregular sleep, and over-washing your face.

3. Acne Management Dermatological Procedures

If you find it difficult to manage acne with home care, you can seek help from dermatological procedures. Let me tell you about a few treatments that can help with acne management.

 

1) Basic Care

Basic care is the foundation of acne treatment, and it is said to proceed in the order of extraction, whitening peel, anti-inflammatory injection, and soothing pack.

Aqua Basic treatment adds an Aqua Peel to the Basic treatment, and it is said to be helpful for those who normally have excessive sebum secretion.

The price for one session of Maypure Basic treatment is 60,000 won, and the price for one session of Aqua Basic treatment is 80,000 won.

 

2) PDT

PDT is a procedure that helps destroy sebaceous glands and acne bacteria by irradiating them with light of specific wavelengths that react to photosensitizers. It is recommended for those who cannot take oral acne medication or are concerned about excessive sebum.

They say the price of Maypure PDT is 80,000 won per session.

 

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3) Capri Laser

The Capri Laser is said to be a procedure that helps reduce the volume of sebaceous glands and sterilize bacteria deep within the skin. It is also reported that equipped with the latest cooling system, it enables painless treatment without heat damage.

The event price for the Maypure Capri Laser is 75,000 won, and the first-visit event price is 39,000 won.

 

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4) Larafil

Lara Peel is a low-irritation skin rebuilding treatment suitable even for sensitive skin, as it gently dissolves dead skin cells without artificially peeling them off. It is said to help manage excessive dead skin cells and sebum, while also improving the skin environment for those prone to recurring breakouts.

The price for the Maypure Lara Peel first-visit event is said to be 59,000 won.

 

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4. Q&A

1) What causes milia?

Milia primarily occur when sebum and dead skin cells accumulate inside the pores and cannot be expelled. Although they appear as small, bumpy bumps on the skin surface, caution is required as neglecting them or squeezing them forcefully can lead to inflammatory acne.

 

2) Are there any procedures that help treat acne scars?

: C O2 Fraxel It is a procedure that helps improve acne scars and skin texture by inducing skin regeneration through microscopic thermal damage.

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

 

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PicoFraxel This procedure regenerates the skin while minimizing damage to the skin's surface. It is characterized by less pain and a shorter downtime compared to conventional Fraxel. It is effective not only for improving acne scars but also for enlarging pores.

The event price for Maypure PicoFraxel is 80,000 won, and the first-visit event price is 49,000 won.

 

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Potenza It is a device that delivers high-frequency energy to the dermis layer of the skin using micro-needles, and is a procedure that helps care for pigmentation, pitted scars, and pores caused by acne.

Potenza treatment is available at select Maypure branches.

 

👉End your acne scar worries! Check out Potenza details

 

 

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Acne occurs not simply because there is too much pizza, but because various factors such as increased sebum secretion, dead skin cells, clogged pores, and hormonal changes interact in a complex manner, leading to recurring acne.

It is said that it is important to manage acne in the early stages, as the extent to which it leads to red marks and hyperpigmentation can vary depending on how it is managed initially.

If you are struggling with recurring acne, I hope you first identify the reasons behind it on your skin and find a management method tailored to those causes!

 

- References

Asan Medical Center Disease Encyclopedia

 

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