Check the causes of acne around the mouth, home care management methods, and helpful dermatological procedures.

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Acne around the mouth often recurs particularly when wearing a mask, applying lip products, or when your condition changes before or after your period. It is said that if you squeeze or neglect acne around the mouth with your hands, it can lead to hyperpigmentation or scarring.

Today, I will summarize everything from the causes of acne around the mouth to home care management methods and helpful dermatological procedures.

1. Causes of acne around the mouth

1) Hormonal changes and increased sebum secretion

First of all, it is said that acne around the mouth and chin often worsens due to the onset and after of menstruation, stress, and lack of sleep. Hormonal changes affect the sebaceous glands, leading to increased sebum production, and as sebum and dead skin cells accumulate inside the pores, acne around the mouth can recur.

 

2) External stimulus

It is said that frequent mask use can easily cause acne. The inside of a mask is humid and prone to rising temperatures, which increases the likelihood of acne worsening. Additionally, irritations such as resting your chin on your hand or touching the corners of your mouth can also be causes of acne.

 

3) Lip products, makeup residue

It is said that if oily lip balms, lip oils, or concealers clog the pores around the mouth, it can lead to acne.

2. Home care management for acne around the mouth

1) Gentle facial cleansing

It is said that the basics of managing acne around the mouth is cleansing that minimizes irritation. It is important to wash gently twice a day using lukewarm water and a low-irritation cleanser.

 

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2) Thoroughly remove makeup residue

Lip products or concealers can clog pores around the mouth. It is said that thoroughly cleansing the corners of the mouth and the chin area during your evening wash helps manage acne around the mouth.

 

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3) Cleanliness management of masks and household items

If you wear a mask for a long time, it is important to replace it immediately when it becomes sweaty or humid. Additionally, pillow covers and towels that easily come into contact with the face or around the mouth should also be cleaned regularly.

3. Dermatological procedures for managing acne around the mouth

If you experience recurring acne around your mouth, 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 fundamental treatment for acne, and it is said to proceed in the order of extraction → white peel → anti-inflammatory injection → soothing pack.

They say that the Aqua Basic treatment includes an Aqua Peel to help remove sebum.

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

 

2) PDT

PDT is a procedure that destroys sebaceous glands and acne bacteria by irradiating them with light of a specific wavelength that reacts to photosensitizers, and it is said to be quite effective for treating pustular acne.

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

 

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3) Capri Laser

Capri Laser is said to be a procedure that treats and prevents acne by reducing sebum secretion using a dual diode laser. It is also reported to enable painless treatment thanks to the installation of the latest cooling system.

The price for the Maypure Capri Laser first-visit event is said to be 39,000 won.

 

👉 Simultaneous care for sebum, inflammation, and pores! Check out Capri Laser details

 

4) Larafil

Lara Peel is a peeling treatment that gently dissolves dead skin cells and sebum on the skin's surface, and it is said to help improve the skin environment prone to recurring breakouts.

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

 

👉Gentle peeling suitable even for sensitive skin! Check out Lara Peel details

 

5) Quadsay

Quadsay SmartCure mode is a targeted care feature that delivers concentrated RF energy to problem areas deep within the skin. It is said to help care for small problem areas such as acne.

The Quadsay launch special is said to be 30,000 won per acne care unit.

 

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4. Q&A

1) Does squeezing acne around the mouth make it disappear faster?

If you squeeze too forcefully, it may temporarily appear as if sebum has come out, but there is a high possibility that the inflammation will deepen or scarring will remain. Therefore, it is best to avoid forceful self-extraction.

 

2) What kind of treatment is helpful for acne scars around the mouth?

You can consider PicoFraxel for acne scar management. Compared to conventional Fraxel, PicoFraxel is less painful and is a procedure that helps improve acne scars and enlarged pores.

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

 

👉 Improve acne scars + enlarged pores! Check out PicoFraxel details

 

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Acne around the mouth is not simply caused by excess sebum. It is said to be a problem that can arise from a combination of factors, including hormonal changes, skin irritation, and makeup residue.

If you are concerned about recurring acne around your mouth, I hope you refer to the information I shared today and start a care routine tailored to your skin condition.

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