Category: Acne

Although mainly a cosmetic concern that doesn’t cause any significant health effects, many worldwide are troubled by hyperpigmentation and would do anything to have it treated. This is especially so in Asia, where having fair and clear skin is highly coveted and valued. While it is possible for hyperpigmentation problems to fade and disappear on […]

Dealing with acne scars is often the result after having a bad pimple breakout. But why and how does acne scars form? The main reason is the damage to the skin that occurs during the healing process of acne, where there is either a gain or loss of collagen. Majority of the acne scars are […]

Dermaplaning is a facial exfoliating treatment available in aesthetic clinics in Singapore. This procedure involves a doctor to use a surgical scalpel to gently scrape off the peach fuzz and dead skin cells on the skin’s surface. Microscopic hairs and the build-up of dead skin can cause the complexion to appear flaky and dull, and […]

As the largest organ of our body, our skin is also a complex organ that contains thousands of hair follicles and tiny pores. The skin consists of 3 different layers: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer. They perform important roles and functions to keep the body healthy, including protection, secretion and sensation. Protection: Our skin acts […]

Most people battle with unwanted, unsightly pigmentation which not only shows up on the face, but also on sun-exposed areas of the body like the arms and legs. It occurs when the skin has an oversupply of melanin, produced by melanocytes and acts as a protector of skin cells from sun exposure. Causes of pigmentation […]

Some of the more common questions received from patients regarding acne scar treatments include why lasers did not remove scars completely and how to decide which acne treatments in Singapore to go for. Before you invest in another treatment for acne scar removal, it is important to know that lasers on its own cannot cure […]

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 age spots that can appear on the face, arms 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 also be hereditary, as there is a strong genetic component […]

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 skin cells, bacteria on the skin will multiply and lead […]

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. Acne will also leave scars that may vary in size […]