Skin pigmentation occurs when the skin has excessive production of melanin, which is produced by melanocytes and acts as protection of skin cells from sun and UV damages. Sun damage is the biggest culprit for pigmentation, but other types also include freckles, sun spots, and...
The under-eye is one of the thinner parts of the face and almost everyone can be affected by puffy eye bags and dark under-eye circles. They can be caused a number of reasons such as lack of sleep, ageing, stress, and hormonal changes. They can...
Although acne begins during adolescence and puberty, it can still occur during adulthood. Acne is mainly caused by sebaceous glands in the skin follicles that produce excessive oil and become inflamed. When the oily matter, called sebum, begins to clog the pores along with dead...
It is always frustrating to deal with acne, but facing recurrent acne issues is an even more aggravating situation. They can show up in the same exact spot repeatedly, and using anti-acne products does not seem to do the trick to cure your acne problems....
Availably in many aesthetic clinics in Singapore, TCA Cross is a specialized treatment that involves the chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) with the use of Trichloroacetic acid (TCA). It is a medium to deep chemical peel that is used to treat wrinkles, photo aging and...
Skin pigmentation is a skin condition which occurs when the skin produces melanin excessively and you will see patches of your skin turning into a darker shade. Melanin is produced by melanocytes and acts like a shield for the skin cells to protect against sun and damages...
Cystic acne and pimples do not only appear on your face, it can also appear on any part of your body such as chest, shoulders and back. It can feel painful or even itchy. Similar to face acne, the hair follicles on the skin can trap...
Besides dealing with active acne breakouts, you are also left to face acne scars that are typically left behind after an inflammatory acne. They are more likely to develop on those who pick at their active acne lesions. If you are suffering from acne scars,...
We all know that acne can be caused by hormonal fluctuations. That’s why it’s common to get acne during adolescence, pregnancy, or that time of the month. In some cases, persistent acne may be a sign of a hormonal condition like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). What is...
Acne vulgaris is common inflammatory skin condition that involves blockage and/or inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. It is characterized by noninflammatory lesions, inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules, and open or closed comedones. Acne vulgaris typically affect skin areas with a high density of...