If you see a doctor in Singapore about a keloid, the first treatment offered is very likely a steroid injection. Intralesional corticosteroid injection is the most established and widely used first line therapy for keloids, and for good reason. It works for most patients, needs no surgery, has little downtime, and combines well with almost […]
Medically reviewed by The Clifford Clinic clinical team Reviewer: Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS Practising at The Clifford Clinic, Raffles Place, Singapore Last reviewed: June 2026 How we review: Articles in this hyperbaric oxygen library are written for The Clifford Clinic and reviewed by medical professionals. Reviewers check medical accuracy and ensure claims align with current […]
Written by Dr Law Zhi Wei. Medically reviewed by Dr Nathaniel Heah, Consultant Urologist. Last medically reviewed 7 November 2026. There are three main ways to pay for circumcision in Singapore, and they can be combined. MediSave and insurance apply when there is a medical indication such as a tight foreskin, while the Baby Bonus […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Treating acne scars in darker skin tones is not simply the same treatment turned down, it is a different set of judgements. The overriding priority is avoiding post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), the dark marks that follow over-aggressive treatment, while still delivering enough energy to remodel […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Keloid scars are stubborn, visible, and unusually common in Singapore. Because keloids are considerably more likely in Asian, Malay, Indian and other darker skin tones, many patients here have either had a keloid or know someone who has. The reassuring news is that keloid […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee The Clifford Clinic has over 16 years of experience treating acne and acne scars, having treated over 5,000 cases of acne and over 3,000 cases of acne scars. Rolling acne scars frustrate patients because they often fail to respond to lasers and microneedling. The […]
Written by Dr Law Zhi Wei. Medically reviewed by Dr Nathaniel Heah, Consultant Urologist. Last medically reviewed 7 November 2026. Phimosis is a medical condition where the foreskin is unable to retract over the head of the penis. In young boys, this is often normal and resolves with time, so it does not necessarily require […]
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is one of the most time-critical conditions in ENT medicine. Patients often wake up with hearing markedly reduced or absent in one ear, sometimes with tinnitus or a sense of fullness. The instinct is to wait and see. The correct response is to get assessed urgently, because the treatment window closes […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Fractional CO2 laser is often called the gold standard for resurfacing acne scars, and for the right scar in the right skin it earns that reputation. Used without care, it can cause lasting harm, especially in darker skin. This article explains how fractional CO2 […]
Medically reviewed by The Clifford Clinic clinical team Reviewer: Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS Practising at The Clifford Clinic, Raffles Place, Singapore Last reviewed: June 2026 How we review: Articles in this hyperbaric oxygen library are written for The Clifford Clinic and reviewed by medical professionals. Reviewers check medical accuracy and ensure claims align with current […]
