Heat, humidity, sweat, sunscreen layers and a new routine after moving to Saigon can all make acne flare. If you are searching for acne treatment Ho Chi Minh City, the most useful first step is a licensed dermatology clinic that can confirm what kind of acne you have and choose care that fits your skin.

What acne is

Acne (mụn trứng cá in Vietnamese) involves excess oil, blocked hair follicles, the bacterium Cutibacterium acnes and inflammation. It ranges from blackheads and whiteheads to painful nodules that can leave marks or scars. Some conditions look like acne but are not, such as rosacea or fungal folliculitis, and they need a different approach. That is why a diagnosis matters before any procedure.

Medical treatment comes first

Dermatology guidance, including the American Academy of Dermatology’s 2024 acne guideline, puts topical and, when needed, oral medicines at the centre of acne care. Light and device treatments are add-ons, not replacements. A doctor may prescribe or adjust:

  • topical treatments chosen for your acne type;
  • oral medicines in some cases, with monitoring where required;
  • a gentle cleansing and sunscreen routine for hot weather.

Light-based options within HR07’s approved scope

Under HCMC Department of Health Decision 2151/QĐ-SYT, acne-related techniques HR07 may perform when indicated include:

  1. IPL for acne (item 5.37): broad-spectrum pulsed light that may help reduce inflamed spots and post-acne redness.
  2. LED light for acne (item 5.107): low-level light sessions sometimes used alongside medical treatment.
  3. Device-assisted acne treatment (item 5.83): when indicated.
  4. Skin analysis (item 5.89): device-based photos to record a baseline and compare at follow-up.

What the evidence says, so expectations stay realistic: light and laser treatments may help reduce acne but rarely clear it on their own. The 2024 AAD guideline found the evidence not yet sufficient for a formal recommendation on light devices, and a 2016 Cochrane review reached a similar conclusion. Most people who use light treatment need a series of sessions, and light devices are usually combined with medical treatment rather than used alone.

Side effects and when to be cautious

After IPL or LED you may notice temporary redness, warmth or mild swelling. Less often: blistering, darker or lighter patches, especially on tanned or darker skin. Tell the doctor if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding;
  • have a recent tan or heavy sun exposure;
  • are taking or recently took isotretinoin or photosensitising medicines;
  • have a history of keloid scars, active herpes or infection in the area.

Aftercare in Saigon weather

  • Use broad-spectrum sunscreen (generally SPF 30 or higher) every day and reapply outdoors.
  • Do not squeeze or pick spots; this raises the risk of marks and scars.
  • Follow the clinic’s instructions and contact the clinic promptly for blisters, pus or fever.

Fees

Please use the VND price list on the HR07 website as a reference. This article does not list an acne treatment price.

Book a consultation

If you are looking for acne treatment in Ho Chi Minh City at a licensed dermatology specialty clinic, you are welcome to book a visit first.

Legal information (medical facility)

  • Public name: HR07 Beauty Clinic
  • Licensed name (Vietnamese): Phòng khám chuyên khoa Da liễu thuộc Công ty TNHH HR07
  • English rendering: Dermatology specialty clinic under HR07 Company Limited
  • Address: 10 Trương Quyền, Phường Xuân Hòa, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (former District 3)
  • Operating licence: 10463/HCM-GPHĐ, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, 03/09/2026
  • Approved technical scope: Decision 2151/QĐ-SYT (03/09/2026)
  • Hours: Daily 08:00–18:00
  • Booking phone: 0901 353 263 (Hotline / Zalo / WhatsApp)

This article is general education on dermatology techniques offered at a licensed clinic.

References

  1. Sở Y tế TP. Hồ Chí Minh. Operating licence 10463/HCM-GPHĐ dated 03/09/2026; Decision 2151/QĐ-SYT dated 03/09/2026 (incl. 5.37, 5.107, 5.83, 5.89).
  2. Reynolds RV, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024;90(5):1006.e1–1006.e30.
  3. American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Acne: Diagnosis and treatment. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/derm-treat/treat
  4. Barbaric J, et al. Light therapies for acne. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;9:CD007917.