What Causes Acne?

Acne develops when pores become clogged with sebum and dead skin cells, often together with inflammation and other biological factors.

Common contributing factors include:

• Excess sebum
• Clogged pores
• Hormonal changes
• Genetics
• Skin inflammation
• Certain skincare or cosmetic products
• Stress
• Environmental factors

Because acne can have multiple causes, treatment should be customized rather than relying on one procedure for every patient.

Types of Acne

Different acne types may require different treatment strategies.

Common concerns include:

• Blackheads
• Whiteheads
• Clogged pores
• Papules
• Pustules
• Inflammatory acne
• Hormonal-pattern acne
• Nodular or cystic acne

Patients may also have several acne types simultaneously.

Acne Treatment for Clogged Pores

Pore congestion can contribute to blackheads, whiteheads, and recurring breakouts.

Treatment may focus on cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, sebum management, and appropriate skincare.

HydraFacial or other pore-focused treatments may be incorporated for selected patients with congested skin.

Acne Treatment for Blackheads

Blackheads occur when clogged pores remain open at the skin surface.

Professional pore care may help remove existing congestion, while longer-term treatment should also address excess oil and repeated pore blockage.

Acne Treatment for Whiteheads

Whiteheads are closed clogged pores that appear as small white or skin-colored bumps.

Treatment may involve controlled exfoliation, pore management, professional extraction when appropriate, and acne-focused skincare.

Inflammatory Acne Treatment

Red, swollen, or painful acne requires a different approach from simple pore congestion.

Patients with inflammatory acne may require medical acne management before undergoing aggressive scar or resurfacing treatments.

Controlling active inflammation can also help reduce the risk of future acne scars.

Acne Treatment for Oily Skin

Excess sebum can contribute to persistent pore congestion and breakouts.

A customized acne program may focus on balancing oil production while avoiding excessive cleansing or irritation that can damage the skin barrier.

Acne Treatment for Sensitive Skin

Acne and sensitivity can occur together.

Aggressive exfoliation or inappropriate skincare may increase redness and irritation.

Treatment should balance acne control with hydration and skin-barrier support when sensitivity is present.

Acne Laser Treatments

Laser and energy-based treatments may be incorporated into acne programs depending on the patient's specific concerns.

The appropriate technology differs depending on whether treatment is targeting:

• Active acne
• Post-acne redness
• Brown acne marks
• Enlarged pores
• Acne scars
• Uneven texture

Not every acne concern should be treated with the same laser.

Potenza RF Microneedling for Acne

Potenza may be considered when acne has left enlarged pores, uneven texture, or selected acne scars.

RF microneedling delivers radiofrequency energy through fine needles to stimulate collagen remodeling.

Active inflammatory acne should generally be assessed before aggressive scar-focused treatment.

Secret RF for Acne Scars

Secret RF is another RF microneedling approach that may be considered for selected acne scars, pores, texture irregularities, and collagen remodeling.

Treatment depth and intensity can be customized according to scar characteristics and skin condition.

Fraxel and CO2 Laser for Acne Scars

Fractional laser resurfacing may be considered for patients with established acne scars and uneven skin texture.

Fraxel and fractional CO2 treatments stimulate controlled skin renewal and collagen remodeling.

Deeper or tethered acne scars may require combination treatment rather than laser treatment alone.

Post-Acne Redness Treatment

Red marks can remain after inflammatory acne has healed.

These are different from brown pigmentation and may respond better to vascular-focused treatment depending on the underlying redness.

Correctly identifying the type of post-acne mark is important.

Post-Acne Pigmentation Treatment

Brown or grayish marks remaining after acne are commonly associated with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).

Depending on skin type and pigmentation depth, treatments such as Pico Laser or Pico Toning may be considered to gradually improve these marks.

Acne Scar Treatment

Acne scars can include:

• Ice-pick scars
• Boxcar scars
• Rolling scars
• Enlarged pores
• Uneven texture

Different scar types respond differently to treatment.

A customized acne scar program may incorporate RF microneedling, fractional laser, CO2 Laser, subcision, or combination treatment.

Acne Treatment vs Acne Scar Treatment

Active acne and acne scars are different treatment stages.

Acne treatment focuses on controlling breakouts, clogged pores, excess oil, and inflammation.

Acne scar treatment focuses on existing structural changes such as depressed scars, enlarged pores, and uneven texture.

Controlling active acne is often an important priority before intensive scar treatment.

How Many Acne Treatments Do I Need?

The treatment schedule depends on:

• Acne type
• Acne severity
• Skin sensitivity
• Oil production
• Presence of inflammation
• Pigmentation
• Acne scars
• Individual response

Acne often requires ongoing management rather than a single treatment session.

Acne Treatments in Myeongdong for Foreigners

Myeongdong is a convenient location for international patients seeking Korean acne and skin treatments during a Seoul trip.

Myeongdong Daybeau Premium Branch is accessible for travelers staying around Myeongdong, Euljiro, Jongno, City Hall, Seoul Station, and central Seoul.

International patients can receive treatment planning for active acne, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores, oily skin, post-acne marks, enlarged pores, and acne scars.

Why Choose Myeongdong Daybeau Premium Branch for Acne Treatments?

Effective acne care starts with identifying whether the primary problem is active inflammation, clogged pores, excess sebum, redness, pigmentation, or established acne scarring.

At Myeongdong Daybeau Premium Branch, treatment planning can consider acne type, skin sensitivity, pigmentation, pore condition, scar pattern, previous treatments, and individual skin goals.

This allows treatment to be selected according to the patient's actual acne concerns rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

FAQs About Acne Treatments in Myeongdong

What is the best treatment for acne?

The best approach depends on acne type and severity. Treatment may include medical acne care, pore management, appropriate skincare, and selected procedures.

Can Korean skin treatments help acne?

Yes. Customized treatments may help address clogged pores, excess sebum, active breakouts, post-acne marks, and acne scars depending on the patient's condition.

What treatment is good for clogged pores?

Professional pore cleansing, controlled exfoliation, extraction, and appropriate acne skincare may help manage congestion.

Can Pico Laser treat acne marks?

Pico Laser may help selected brown post-acne pigmentation. Red acne marks generally require a different treatment approach.

Is Potenza good for acne scars?

RF microneedling such as Potenza may be considered for selected acne scars, enlarged pores, and uneven texture.

Can CO2 Laser treat acne scars?

Fractional CO2 Laser may improve selected acne scars through resurfacing and collagen remodeling.

Should active acne be treated before acne scars?

Controlling significant active acne is generally important before intensive scar-focused procedures to reduce ongoing inflammation and new scarring.

Can foreigners get acne treatment in Myeongdong?

Yes. International patients can receive customized acne and acne scar treatment planning at Myeongdong Daybeau Premium Branch.

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