This article is a translation of the original French article “Acné active : tout ce qu’il faut savoir pour retrouver une peau nette” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
Active acne: what exactly are we talking about?
Active acne is the form of acne we would all like to avoid: red, sometimes painful spots that become inflamed and are immediately visible. Unlike scars or small residual marks, it is a sign of ongoing inflammation. Put simply, the skin is in the middle of a battle.
Why does acne become "active"?
Several factors come into play:
- Overproduction of sebum that clogs the pores.
- Proliferation of the bacterium Cutibacterium acnes.
- Hormonal fluctuations (adolescence, menstrual cycle, pregnancy).
- Everyday factors such as stress, certain eating habits or fatigue.
The result: spots that appear, persist and sometimes leave marks.
Active acne or another type of acne?
It is not always easy to tell! Here is a quick comparison:
- Active acne: red, inflamed, sometimes painful spots.
- Comedonal acne: blackheads and microcysts, without inflammation.
- Adult acne: often located on the chin and jaw.
- Post-acne marks: spots or scars once the skin has calmed down.
Identifying your type of acne is essential for adopting the right skincare strategy.
Conventional treatments: effective, but with limitations
Active acne can be treated with dermatological care:
- Topical creams based on retinoids, azelaic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
- Antibiotics to calm inflammatory flare-ups.
- Isotretinoin (Roaccutane®): a very effective treatment, but with side effects that can sometimes be severe (dry skin, strict medical monitoring, risk of depression, contraindicated during pregnancy).
While Roaccutane remains an option, many patients are now looking for less restrictive, more modern and personalised solutions.
Aesthetic medicine: the effectiveness of LaseMD Ultra combined with retinol
At Innerskin, an innovative solution exists to treat active acne in depth:
- LaseMD Ultra: a gentle laser that creates invisible micro-channels in the skin, promoting the penetration of active ingredients.
- Microneedling to reduce acne scars
- With an application of retinol: a powerful regulator of cell renewal, which helps unclog pores and calm inflammation.
By combining this technology with this active ingredient, the skin heals faster, flare-ups decrease and the risk of scarring is reduced.
And at home: the Retinol Corrective Serum
To prolong the benefits of LaseMD Ultra, a home routine is essential. The Retinol Corrective Serum then becomes your everyday ally:
- It refines skin texture.
- It helps prevent new spots from appearing.
- It gradually reduces post-inflammatory marks.
With regular use, the skin becomes more even and more resilient to future flare-ups.
