Acne Care Methods by Type - Red Acne

The red bumps are 'papular acne' accompanied by inflammation.

Acne bacteria produce a substance called free fatty acids while breaking down sebum.

This substance irritates the surrounding hair follicle walls or the dermis (the layer beneath the skin containing blood vessels and nerves), causing inflammation.

Papular acne usually causes pain, and the more severe the inflammation, the larger and redder the acne becomes.

It is best not to squeeze these types of acne carelessly. This is because acne bacteria can spread to surrounding areas and worsen the inflammation.

It is best to soothe the skin using acne-specific soaps and cosmetics. Applying a tea tree solution with skin-soothing properties is also a good method.

If prominent acne is a source of stress, there is also the option of receiving dermatological treatments, such as lasers that destroy the sebaceous glands responsible for acne.