RENORA CLINIC

ACNE

Pimples. Blackheads.
Marks. Scars.

Looking for acne treatment in Kuala Lumpur? Start by understanding your acne. Different breakouts may need different treatment approaches.

Active acne Clogged pores Acne marks Acne scars
Close-up of acne-prone skin for acne assessment at Renora Clinic
START HERE Still getting new pimples? Treat the active acne first.
THE BASICS

What is acne?

Acne starts when a pore becomes blocked. Some blockages stay small. Others become inflamed.

01 Oil and dead skin can collect inside a pore.
02 A blocked pore may become a visible pimple.
03 After acne settles, marks or scars may remain.
UNDER THE SKIN

How does acne actually start?

A breakout begins below the surface. Here is the simple version.

01
Healthy pore

Clear
skin

Oil flows normally through an open pore.

Illustration of a normal healthy skin pore with balanced oil flow
02
The blockage

Clogged
pore

Oil and dead skin begin collecting inside the follicle.

Illustration of oil and dead skin clogging a hair follicle
03
Skin reacts

Inflammation

The blocked follicle becomes red and swollen.

Illustration of an inflamed and swollen blocked skin follicle
04
Visible acne

Active
breakout

Inflammation reaches the surface and a pimple appears.

Illustration of an active acne breakout at the skin surface
WHY THIS MATTERS Not every acne needs the same treatment.

The treatment plan depends on the acne type, severity, skin condition and other contributing factors.

01—04
TYPES OF ACNE

What type do you see?

Acne can look very different from one person to another.

Close-up clinical image of blackheads and whiteheads
TYPE 01

Blackheads & Whiteheads

Small clogged pores. Often called comedonal acne.

Close-up clinical image of inflamed acne papules and pustules
TYPE 02

Inflamed Pimples

Red bumps or pus-filled pimples. They may feel tender.

Close-up clinical image of cystic or nodular acne
TYPE 03

Cystic / Nodular Acne

Deeper, more painful acne. Often more severe.

Close-up image showing acne marks and acne scars
TYPE 04

Marks & Scars

What remains after acne. Different from active acne.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

How can acne be treated?

Some skin needs one approach. Some needs a combination.

Doctor consultation for acne medication at Renora Clinic
DOCTOR

Acne Medication

Topical or oral medication may be considered.

Doctor assessment required.
Skincare products for acne-prone skin
HOME CARE

Acne Skincare

A simple routine selected for acne-prone skin.

Chosen according to your skin.
In-clinic acne treatment procedure at Renora Clinic
IN CLINIC

Peels & Procedures

Selected treatments may help active acne or acne marks.

Suitability depends on your skin.
Not sure which one you need? You do not have to choose first. Let the doctor assess your skin.
Ask Renora
KEEP IT SIMPLE

Acne first.
Scars later.

If new pimples are still appearing, the first goal is usually to control the active breakouts.

1
Check your skin

Identify the acne type and current skin condition.

2
Control the breakouts

Work on new acne and inflammation first.

3
Then address marks & scars

Once active acne is under better control.

WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

Acne or acne scars?

WHY RENORA

Start with your skin.

The plan starts with an assessment by our expert doctors.

01 Doctor-led

Your acne is assessed first.

02 Personalised

Different skin. Different plan.

03 Multiple options

Skincare, medication and procedures.

04 Follow-up

The plan can change as your skin changes.

QUICK QUESTIONS

Acne FAQs

I do not know which treatment to choose.

Start with a consultation. The doctor can assess your skin before deciding which option may be suitable.

Can Renora treat acne scars?

Yes. Acne scars need a different treatment plan from active acne.

How many sessions do I need?

It depends on your acne, the selected treatment and how your skin responds.

Can skincare alone treat acne?

Sometimes. Other cases may need medical or in-clinic treatment.

RENORA CLINIC

Let’s check your acne.

Pimples, clogged pores, marks or scars — start with a skin assessment.

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