Acne Treatment

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Definition

Recurring Breakouts Require
a Closer Look at Their Underlying Causes

Acne is a skin condition that develops when increased sebum and retained dead skin cells block the follicular opening, allowing oil to accumulate within the follicle and trigger inflammation.
It can appear in different stages and forms, from small comedones to red, painful inflammatory acne
and deep, firm nodular lesions.

Even when visible lesions improve, acne may recur in the same area if sebaceous activity and pore blockage persist. Prolonged inflammation may lead to red marks, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and depressed scars.

Trinity Dermatology Clinic assesses sebum production, the pattern of comedones and inflammation, red marks, and skin-barrier condition to plan treatment for the current stage and ongoing care intended to reduce recurrence.

Cases

Treatment Varies
by the Stage of Acne

We distinguish lesion type and degree of inflammation
to apply the necessary treatment in stages.

When small comedones and blackheads repeatedly develop on the forehead and chin
When red, painful pustular acne persists
When large, firm acne lesions repeatedly develop in the same area
When red marks or hyperpigmentation remain alongside active acne

Cause Analysis

Key Causes and Aggravating Factors
Behind Acne

We consider not only sebum and blocked pores but also the skin environment and lifestyle factors.

SEBUM Excess Sebum Production

When hormonal influences or skin type increase sebum production, pores may clog more easily and inflammation may recur.

KERATIN Dead Skin Buildup at the Follicular Opening

When dead skin cells do not shed normally, sebum may become trapped and lead to comedonal acne.

INFLAMMATION Acne-Causing Bacteria and Inflammation

As inflammation increases within a blocked follicle, red papules, pustules, and deep nodular lesions may develop.

Diagnostic Precision

Acne Treatment Begins by
Distinguishing Its Form and Causes

Even when acne lesions look similarly red, they differ in the presence of comedones, depth of inflammation, sebaceous-gland activity, and skin sensitivity. Repeated aggressive treatment without identifying the lesion stage may weaken the skin barrier or cause red marks and hyperpigmentation to persist longer.

Trinity Dermatology Clinic reviews skin condition, affected areas, recurrence pattern, and previous treatment history to prioritize sebum control, pore care, inflammation reduction, and treatment of residual marks, then plans treatment intensity and intervals within the skin's tolerance.