Acne & Acne Scars
Acne & Acne Scars
About Acne
In dermatological terms, pimples are called acne, and they begin with keratin and sebum accumulating and clogging a pore. They worsen with the proliferation of the resident bacterium C. acnes, becoming inflamed and red, filling with yellow pus, or forming deep lumps. Standard treatment for acne includes topical peeling agents and oral antibiotics, which are covered by insurance. For details, please see the general dermatology pages.
In treating acne, it is important not only to clear the acne you have now but also to avoid creating new acne scars. First, let’s review your skincare. Also, when acne persists for a long time, it can leave hard lumps, red marks, or depressions. For acne scars, the lingering after-effects of acne, we mainly provide treatment as self-pay care.
Recommended Treatments for Acne and Acne Scars
In the general dermatology section, we mainly explained the insurance-covered treatments. Here we mainly introduce the self-pay procedures we offer.
Skincare
How prone you are to acne also changes with your washing method and basic cosmetics. First, let’s check together whether there is any problem with your current skincare. Our clinic also carries peeling-type facial soaps and toners and emulsions that do not worsen acne. We also offer original cosmetics, including a vitamin C lotion/stick expected to suppress sebum secretion and improve spots, a tretinoin oil gel that is a peeling agent, and a tranexamic acid cream/gel with anti-inflammatory and brightening effects.
See the prices of our original cosmetics
Azelaic acid cream (self-pay)
Azelaic acid is an ingredient found in grains such as wheat and rye and in yeast. It has actions including suppressing abnormal keratinization, antibacterial activity, suppressing sebum secretion, and anti-inflammatory effects, and overseas studies have shown its effectiveness against whiteheads and red pimples. Combination therapy with oral minocycline and topical antibacterials has also been shown to be useful.
Side effects include itching, redness, and a stinging sensation, but they tend to be mild.
V Beam (pulsed dye laser)
A laser that responds where there are blood vessels. We recommend it when redness persists after inflammation. In addition to V Beam Facial, which irradiates the whole face, you can also receive spot irradiation, which targets only the areas of concern pinpoint.
Dermapen 4 (microneedling)
A treatment that makes tiny holes in the skin with fine needles to deliver agents such as hyaluronic acid. It promotes the skin’s collagen production, improving the unevenness of acne scars and smoothing the skin.
Mesona-J (electroporation, mesoporation)
The skin normally has a barrier, so even when you apply serums and the like they do not penetrate easily. With the Mesona-J, agents are delivered by making holes in the skin electrically. The Mesona-J Acne course for acne and pores delivers a vitamin C derivative, tranexamic acid, and a vitamin A derivative, which have anti-inflammatory and turnover-promoting effects, into the skin.
Steroid injection and botulinum toxin injection
When it has become a hard lump, called a hypertrophic scar or keloid, it is worth considering steroid or botulinum toxin injections.