Complete Oily Skin Treatment Guide: Acne, Enlarged Pores & Sebum Control

Hello, this is Dr. Ha Yongheon!

If you struggle with:

• Excessively shiny skin

• Constant breakouts

• Makeup that melts within an hour

…then you know how tough oily skin can be, especially in summer. (Like living in an oil field 😅)

As someone with combination skin myself, I totally relate. Today, I’ll share professional treatments for oily skin.

Why Does Oily Skin Produce So Much Sebum?

Oily skin occurs when sebaceous glands produce excess sebum, leaving the skin shiny and pores enlarged.

• Sebaceous glands are most abundant on the face and scalp

• Sebum is secreted through connected hair follicles

The main cause of overactive sebaceous glands is often hormonal, including elevated testosterone and progesterone.

Recommended Treatments for Oily Skin

(Source: Acne Treatment Based on Selective Photothermolysis of Sebaceous Follicles with Topically Delivered Light-Absorbing Gold Microparticles)

1. Ethosome PTT (Gold Microparticle Laser Therapy)

This treatment uses an antibacterial, moisturizing, and antioxidant ampoule applied to the skin, followed by laser irradiation combining 1064nm and 755nm wavelengths.

• Heat is generated from the ampoule particles, helping to destroy sebaceous glands and remove acne-causing bacteria

• Ideal for oily skin types struggling with breakouts and pore issues

2. Potenza (RF Microneedling)

Potenza delivers radiofrequency energy through tiny needles, targeting sebaceous glands to reduce oil production.

• For localized acne (e.g., jawline or around the mouth), Potenza Acne RF can directly target sebaceous glands

• Combined with Juvelook Skin Booster, it improves pores, acne scars, and skin elasticity

(Source: “The efficacy of intra dermal injections of botulinum toxin in management of enlarged facial pores and seborrhea: A split face controlled study”)

3. Skin Botox

   Diluted botulinum toxin is injected into the superficial dermis, reducing:

   • Sebum production

   • Pore size

   Tips for Skin Botox:

   • Duration is shorter than wrinkle Botox, and tolerance can develop, so Coretox or Xeomin is recommended

   • For the nose, needle-free injections (CureJet) reduce drug loss

   • Results may vary individually

Key Takeaways

Main cause of oily skin: Hormones

• Effective treatments for sebum, pores, and acne:

  1. Ethosome PTT

  2. Potenza (RF Microneedling)

  3. Skin Botox

At Repic Clinic, we use Mark-Vu skin diagnostics to measure:

• Sebum secretion levels

• Acne-causing bacteria distribution

• Skin moisture and more

This allows us to customize treatment plans based on precise, quantified skin data.

Next time, we’ll cover combination skin treatments. Thank you for reading!

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