According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, acne can pose longer-term effects with a wider range as compared to skin cancer. The study evaluated over 300 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories around the world. The aim is for researchers attempt to...
The routine struggle and pain associated with acne can only be understood by the people who have to go through it. Pimples, skin irritation, red marks, and oily face are enough to greatly affect you. Acne can take away all your self-confidence and make you...
What is Hormonal Acne and its causes? As the name suggests, hormonal acne is tied to fluctuations in your hormones. It does not only occur during puberty, but it can also affect adults of any age. Hormonal acne is specifically caused by an imbalance of the...
Except for a lucky few, most of us would have battled acne some point of time. Teenage acne, usually taking place during puberty, or adult acne are dermatological nuisances that pester about 70% of the global population. Many find themselves at their wit’s end when...
The routine struggle and pain associated with acne can only be understood by the people who have to go through it. Pimples, skin irritation, red marks, and oily face are enough to greatly affect you. Acne can take away all your self-confidence and make you...
Many people ask me, is my acne stress related? The truth is that you should probably be asking yourself that question. Are you stressed? No? Really? I find it difficult in Singapore to not be stressed. From PSLE, to O levels to A levels and University, and...
I came across this amazing new technology for acne in my recent foray in Korea and Japan. It's using radiofrequency energy to turn off follicles affected by Acne. The promised result is a lasting cure for acne (1 year and more), with no creams or...
As many of you will know, I've been a big fan of Clarisonic products for my patients. Especially those with acne and comedone problems. Since I started my wife (and patients) on Clarisonic Pro, I've never looked back. Today I've tested the Clarisonic Deep Pore...
What Foods Should I Eat To Improve My Acne? Amongst our Singaporean friends, it's common knowledge that DURIANS ARE SUPER HEATY and taking them will put you at a high risk of getting an acne breakout. I'm Chinese, and Singaporean. In my culture, it's especially important that we...
Does cleansing many times a day actually reduce acne? How many times a day is optimal? Do scrubs work? I get this a lot from my patients. They always ask how to cleanse the face effectively for best resolution of acne. I must say that...