Hello.
I am Director Kim Dong-young of Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Have you ever felt a throbbing pain on one side of your face the moment you lay your head on your pillow at night?
Even if you turn to the other side to avoid contact, your mind keeps focusing on that spot, and there are nights when it takes a long time to fall asleep.
Sometimes, a large breakout appears on your chin right before an important schedule.
In the clinic, I often hear patients say that it has been painful and swollen for days, to the point where they cannot even touch it.
Unlike surface pimples that form a white head, these often lack a visible opening to squeeze, and the throbbing sensation persists for days even if you just brush against it.
Today, I will explain step-by-step how inflammatory acne in Hongdae progresses within the pores,
why trying to squeeze it easily leads to scarring, and how we categorize it by stage.
What is inflammatory acne in Hongdae?
👉 Inflammatory acne is a medical area that addresses inflammatory acne where inflammation starting inside the pore does not resolve at the surface but spreads deep into the dermis, accompanied by pain and swelling.
Acne is not a single condition but is divided into stages.
There is the stage where pores are blocked and comedones form, the stage where it rises red and inflammation begins,
and the stage where it progresses into a form that is filled with pus, deep, and persistent.
While the earlier stages are often handled with surface care,
deep inflammatory lesions have a different nature because they progress inside the skin.
It is helpful to first distinguish between terms that sound similar but are different.
Surface pimples are in a state where the contents are gathered near the pore opening, so the exit is often visible.
On the other hand, lesions that have progressed to an inflammatory state have pus trapped deep in the dermis, so there is no clear path to the surface, and the area that hurts when pressed is wider than the visible red spot.
That is also why it feels firm under the skin when touched with your fingertips.
Strengths of inflammatory acne treatment in Hongdae
👉 The greatest strength of treating inflammatory acne in Hongdae is that we can determine which stage the inflammation is currently in and then choose the appropriate approach for that stage.
First, we approach it with an understanding of the progression sequence.
There is a sequence to what happens inside the pore.
Dead skin cells accumulate excessively at the pore opening, blocking the exit,
sebum accumulates inside, and an environment low in oxygen is created.
When bacteria that thrive in this environment increase, the body triggers an immune response,
and pus forms in the process.
If the pressure increases further in this state, the pore wall ruptures,
and the contents inside spread into the dermis, causing the surrounding tissue to swell.
This is why the act of squeezing it with your hands easily leads to scarring.If the pressure pushing inward becomes greater than the force used to extract it,
the area of spread in the dermis actually becomes wider.
Second, we can divide the approach according to the stage.
During the period when pain and swelling are distinct, we first focus on calming the inflammation.
This includes anti-inflammatory injections and medication prescriptions,
which are areas that require diagnosis and prescription, so we determine the course through a consultation.
After the inflammation has subsided, there is a stage to address the environment where sebum and bacteria grow.
Approaches like PDT, where a photosensitizer is applied and then exposed to light, are discussed during this period to address both the sebaceous glands and the inflammation.
And after the inflammation is resolved, there is a separate stage to address the remaining redness, pigmentation,
and pitted scars.
This is why we do not group everything into one method but divide it by timing.
Third, the timing of intervention determines the subsequent progress.If you treat the inflammation before the pore wall ruptures, the area where the contents spread into the dermis remains narrow.
Conversely, if you leave it for several days and the pressure continues to rise, the reaction has already spread to the surrounding tissue, making it easier for the resulting scar to be wider.
This is why I advise you not to leave inflammatory acne in Hongdae alone for several days but to have it examined.
Mechanism of inflammatory acne in Hongdae
👉 The progression of inflammatory acne in Hongdae starts with the blockage of the exit and leads to spreading into the dermis.
It begins at the pore opening.
When dead skin cells accumulate thicker than normal and the exit narrows, sebum cannot get out and accumulates inside.
Once in this state, the inside of the pore changes to an environment low in oxygen,
and the bacteria often mentioned in relation to acne thrive in this very environment.
This is why the cause cannot be resolved by washing habits alone.
Because no matter how much you wash the surface, the environment inside the pore may remain the same.Next is the immune response.
When bacteria increase, the body calls in white blood cells to deal with them.
Pus is a substance created in this process, and the sensations of redness,
swelling, and pain are signals that an immune response is occurring.
As the contents increase in the narrow space of the pore, the internal pressure rises as well.
The last stage is spreading.
When the pore wall, unable to withstand the pressure, ruptures,
the sebum, bacteria, and inflammatory substances inside spill into the dermis.
Since the dermis is a layer woven with collagen and elastic fibers,
if damage occurs in this area, scars may remain even after the surface has healed.
The difference in this layer is exactly where lesions that have progressed to an inflammatory state differ from surface pimples.
Equipment and programs for inflammatory acne in Hongdae
👉 For inflammatory acne, we first divide the stages through consultation, then structure the treatment by focusing on both the inflammation and the sebaceous glands.
The equipment we use for acne at Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch is the Capri acne laser.
In addition, we operate PDT, where a photosensitizer is applied and then exposed to light.
PDT is a method that uses a photochemical reaction where active oxygen is created when light hits the area where the applied substance has gathered in the sebaceous glands.
When there are still parts to be refined on the surface,
we follow up with Solapil, and body areas like the back and chest are handled separately as body lines.
During the period when inflammation is swollen and pain is distinct, anti-inflammatory injections and medication prescriptions are prioritized.
Even for the same item, the order of priority changes depending on which stage the inflammation is currently in.
Since this is an area that includes medication prescriptions, we determine the direction after checking the condition during the consultation.
Who is suitable for inflammatory acne treatment in Hongdae?
Those who have had a spot that is painful and swollen for several days, making it difficult to even touch
Those who repeatedly have inflammation without a visible opening to squeeze on the surface
Those who have breakouts repeatedly in the same spot, such as the chin or cheeks
Those who have had the experience of red scars remaining for a long time after squeezing it themselves
Those who want to plan for scar treatment after the inflammation has subsided
Types of acne in Hongdae
👉 The approach to acne varies in nature depending on which stage the inflammation is currently in.
Which approach to take first depends on the level of pain and swelling, and how often it repeats in the same spot, so we check this first during the consultation.
Side effects and things to know in advance about inflammatory acne in Hongdae
👉 Inflammatory acne in Hongdae requires judgment through consultation, and subsequent progress is influenced by UV protection and irritation management.
⚠️ Precautions before and after inflammatory acne treatment in Hongdae
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can I squeeze inflammatory acne in Hongdae myself?
A. We do not recommend it.
Because it is a state where it is pooled deep in the dermis, the pressure pushing inward is more likely to be greater than the force used to extract it, and if the pore wall ruptures, the contents spread into the dermis, leading to wider scarring.
Q. Does inflammatory acne in Hongdae get better if I wash my face thoroughly?
A. It is a condition that is difficult to resolve just by washing the surface.
Since the starting point is that the exit is blocked, sebum accumulates in the pore, and an environment low in oxygen is created, washing the surface and the environment inside the pore are different issues.
Q. When is it good to visit the clinic for inflammatory acne in Hongdae?
A. We recommend having it examined when pain and swelling persist for several days or when it repeatedly appears in the same spot.
The timing affects the subsequent progress because the earlier you see it before the pore wall ruptures, the narrower the area left in the dermis.
Q. Are there cases where I need to take medication for inflammatory acne in Hongdae?
A. Depending on the extent or frequency of recurrence, medication prescriptions may be included.
Whether it is necessary and the type are areas determined through consultation, so it is not uniform.
Q. Why do scars remain where inflammatory acne in Hongdae was?
A. Because when inflammation spreads to the dermis, the layer woven with collagen and elastic fibers is affected as well.
The pattern of remaining redness, pigmentation, or pitted scars even after the surface has healed appears differently depending on the skin condition.
Q. What is the direction after inflammatory acne in Hongdae subsides?
A. Remaining red marks, pigmentation, and pitted scars are viewed as different axes.
We often set up a separate plan for scars from the point when the inflammation is resolved.
Inflammatory acne is a chain reaction where the exit is blocked, sebum accumulates, bacteria increase, an immune response occurs, and the pore wall ruptures and spreads to the dermis.
Because the layer is different from surface pimples, the way it is handled is not the same, and this is why the approach of squeezing it out easily leads to scars.
Therefore, we first divide the current stage of inflammation and then plan by separating the timing into a calming stage, a stage to address the sebum and bacterial environment, and a stage to address the remaining scars.
As this is an area that includes diagnosis and prescription, we will check which order is appropriate for you during the consultation.
At Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch, we operate the full acne line, including anti-inflammatory injections, medication prescriptions, PDT, extraction, acne lasers, and acne scar packages.
If you have been in pain in the same spot for several days, please feel free to come in and talk to us.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and changes may vary from person to person.
Please determine the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through a consultation with a specialist.
배출구가 막혀 모공 안에 피지가 고이고 산소가 적은 환경이 만들어진 것이
시작점이라, 표면을 씻어내는 일과 모공 안쪽 환경은 서로 다른 문제입니다.
Q. 홍대 화농성 여드름은 언제쯤 병원을 찾는 편이 좋나요?
A. 통증과 부기가 며칠째 이어지거나 같은 자리에
반복해 올라올 때 살펴보시길 권합니다.
모공 벽이 터지기 전에 볼수록 진피에 남는 범위가 좁아지기 때문에 시점이
이후 경과에 작용합니다.
Q. 홍대 화농성 여드름은 약을 먹어야 하는 경우도 있나요?
A. 범위나 반복 정도에 따라 약처방이 포함되는 경우가 있습니다.
필요 여부와 종류는 진료를 통해 판단하는 영역이라 일률적이지 않습니다.
Q. 홍대 화농성 여드름 자리에 자국이 남는 이유는 무엇인가요?
A. 염증이 진피까지 번지면 콜라겐과 탄력 섬유가 짜여 있는 층이
함께 영향을 받기 때문입니다.
표면이 아문 뒤에도 붉은 기나 색소, 패인 자국이 남는 양상은
피부 상태에 따라 다르게 나타납니다.
Q. 홍대 화농성 여드름이 가라앉은 뒤에는 어떤 방향으로 이어 보나요?
A. 남은 붉은 자국과 색소, 패인 자국은 서로 다른 축으로 나누어 봅니다.
염증이 정돈된 시점부터 자국 쪽 계획을 따로 잡는 경우가 많습니다.
홍대 화농성 여드름은 배출구가 막히고, 피지가 고이고, 세균이 늘고,
면역 반응이 일어나고, 모공 벽이 터지며 진피로 번지는 하나의 연쇄입니다.
표면 뾰루지와 층이 다르기 때문에 다루는 방식도 같지 않고,
짜서 꺼내는 접근이 자국으로 이어지기 쉬운 이유도 여기에 있습니다.
그래서 지금 염증이 어느 단계인지를 먼저 나눈 뒤 가라앉히는 단계,
피지와 세균 환경을 다루는 단계, 남은 자국을 보는 단계로 시기를
구분해 계획을 잡습니다.
진단과 처방이 포함되는 영역인 만큼 어떤 순서가 적합한지는 상담 시 직접 확인해 드립니다.
클레오르의원 홍대점에서는 염증주사와 약처방, PDT, 압출, 여드름 레이저,
여드름 자국 패키지까지 여드름 전라인을 함께 운영하고 있습니다.
며칠째 같은 자리가 아프셨다면, 편하게 한 번 이야기 나눠 보셔도 좋겠습니다.
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정확한 진단과 시술 여부는 전문의 상담을 통해 판단하시기 바랍니다.