Category: Acne

Some people experience acne as part of puberty. Unfortunately, acne becomes a lifelong problem that needs professional acne treatments for others. An estimated 15% of adult women suffer from acne, causing undesirable acne scars that never seem to go away. According to studies by sciencedirect.com, ‘Acne vulgaris (AV), which was first described in the 6th century AD, […]

Acne, and its resulting acne scars, is an affliction that occurs not just in teens but also in a great many adults as well. For those that have them, one can relate that the imperfections they leave on the skin can cause a great deal of stress and embarrassment over their unsightly reddishness. Over the years, dermatologists […]

When it comes to facial skin rejuvenation and acne treatments, two methods have revolutionised the industry. These two ground-breaking treatments are micro-needling and radiofrequency (RF). With the progression and evolution of aesthetic therapies in Singapore and the world over, aesthetic clinics have now seen a rise in using INFINI treatment. The state of our skin […]

For many of us who are not disciplined in maintaining a regular skincare routine, doing the bare minimum of washing our face twice a day is considered a feat. Up till recently, however, many have jumped onto the bandwagon of double cleansing. Is it meant for everyone, and is it necessary to implement it into our skincare […]

Acne occurs when excess sebum (oil), dead skin cells, and bacteria accumulate in our pores. Pores appear as minute openings in the skin that allow oil and sweat to flow from the glands to the skin’s surface. This can lead to inflammation and the growth of acne lesions (pimples). Smaller clogged pores often result in […]

Author: Dr Branden Seow The Clifford Clinic has been successful when it comes to treating patients with acne and acne scars. As we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also noticed an increase in patients experiencing acne outbreaks and skin rashes from wearing facial masks or after their vaccinations. In today’s article, we […]

Successfully clearing your acne doesn’t always mean the fight is over – way too often, patients find themselves plagued with “souvenirs” from a breakout in the form of dark or red marks on the skin. But did you know that it is possible that what you see isn’t truly acne scars? Many acne sufferers do […]

Today, there are a plethora of laser treatments available that can be utilized to treat a plethora of skin issues or target specific aspects of our skin – from acne, pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles to hair removal. Essentially, lasers are a type of energy that uses different wavelengths of light to create “controlled burns” […]