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Acne & pores

Acne isn't just a surface problem. It's the result of several mechanisms happening at once inside the follicle.

Suitable treatments

Understanding the condition

Acne forms in the pilosebaceous unit. When the sebaceous gland produces a lot of oil, the follicle opening becomes blocked and C. acnes bacteria multiply, an inflammatory response follows, leaving inflamed spots, marks and possibly scars. Effective treatment needs to identify which mechanism dominates in your skin.

9,8%
of people aged 10–24 worldwide have acne (2021)1
Acne prevalence among 10–24-year-olds by sex (2021)1
Women
10,9%
Men
8,7%

What causes acne and enlarged pores?

Internal

  • Increased sebumAndrogen hormones make the sebaceous glands more active.
  • Keratinisation of the follicle openingDead cells shed unevenly, blocking the follicle opening and forming comedones.
  • Constitution & geneticsSebaceous gland size and the tendency to inflammation differ from person to person.

Microbes & inflammation

  • C. acnes bacteriaMultiply in the blocked, oil-rich follicle.
  • Inflammatory responseCreates red spots and pustules, and causes marks and scars.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Stress & sleepRaised cortisol makes the sebaceous glands and inflammation worse.
  • Cosmetics & habitsPore-clogging products, squeezing spots and rubbing damage the skin.
  • A hot, humid climateSweat, oil and dust build up on the skin's surface.

Where does it act on the skin?

The epidermisThe layer to target
Superficial dermisThe layer to target
Deep dermis
Muscle & supporting tissue

Acne forms in the follicle, from the epidermis down to the superficial dermis, where the sebaceous glands work. Pitted scars involve damage to the dermis.

Treatment goals

  1. Control oil
  2. Clear follicles
  3. Reduce inflammation & bacteria
  4. Prevent marks & scars

The plan at Claire

  1. Da Ký™

    Reading your skin, building a personal skin record and a differential diagnosis before any choice.
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  2. Treatment at Claire

    Choosing technology that acts on the right layer, adjusted to how your skin responds session by session.
    See recommended treatments

  3. Home care

    • Gentle cleansing twice a day; avoid harsh rubbing.
    • Use actives (BHA, retinoids) as advised, building up gradually.
    • Choose non-comedogenic products and use sunscreen every day.
    • Don't squeeze spots yourself, to limit marks and scars.

  4. Reassessment

    Your record is updated after each stage so the plan becomes ever more precise.
When should a doctor treat it?

Cystic acne, widespread inflamed acne, acne with menstrual irregularities or scars that are forming need a dermatologist's examination and medication alongside treatments.

Suitable treatments

The specific treatment is chosen after Da Ký™, according to your skin, goals and the downtime you'd like.

TreatmentsControl oilClear folliclesReduce inflammation & bacteriaPrevent marks & scars
Skin ClearMedically grounded extractions · Reduce inflammation + kill bacteria · LED Acne · 60–85 minutes · VND 900,000 · Member VND 600,000
Skin GymLLLT · Oxygenation · Mask + LED · 40–45 minutes · VND 900,000 · Member VND 600,000
Skin RecoveryCold Plasma, LDM or LED · Mask + Cold Therapy · 40–65 minutes · VND 900,000 · Member VND 600,000
Skin PeelActive peel · Neutralise & Soothe · 50–55 minutes · VND 3,500,000 · Member VND 2,400,000
Acne PeelAcnePro active peel · Neutralise & Soothe · 50–55 minutes · VND 1,800,000 · Member VND 1,200,000
Derma CITStandard numbing · Intensive antisepsis · Dermapen 12–18-pin microneedling · 100–105 minutes · VND 7,200,000 · Member VND 5,400,000

Main action Supporting

Depth of action for each treatment

The epidermisSuperficial dermisDeep dermisMuscle & supporting tissue
Skin Clear
Skin Gym
Skin Recovery
Skin Peel
Acne Peel
Derma CIT

Illustrated according to each treatment's technology; actual action is adjusted to each skin.

Other skin concerns

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  1. Data sources
  2. Zhu Z. et al. Global, regional and national burdens of acne vulgaris in adolescents and young adults aged 10–24 years from 1990 to 2021. British Journal of Dermatology, 2025;192(2):228–237. View source

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