Stopping Acne Flares Laser Pimple Treatment
Acne Vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit, affecting approximately 85% of adolescents and persisting into adulthood for many patients. It is characterised by comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts — a spectrum of severity from mild to disfiguring.
The cycle of acne involves increased sebaceous gland activity, abnormal follicular differentiation with increased keratinisation, which predisposes to microbial colonisation and increased inflammation. Other contributing factors include hormonal disturbances, family history, comedogenic products and dietary intake.
Breaking the Acne Cycle
Dr Sin Yong's approach targets multiple points in the acne cycle simultaneously: reducing sebum production, clearing blocked follicles, eliminating the bacterial biofilm, and reducing post-inflammatory pigmentation. The R2 Glow Laser protocol addresses active acne while simultaneously improving skin texture and tone.
For patients with hormonal-driven acne, a combination approach incorporating oral agents with laser treatment provides superior results to either modality alone. The goal is not just clearance of existing lesions, but prevention of new flares — breaking the cycle rather than managing individual breakouts.
Acne scars are a permanent reminder of past inflammation. Treating active acne early and aggressively is always preferable to later scar reconstruction — prevention is the most effective scar treatment.