Category: Acne

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” […]

Acne scars are textural indentations and irregularities that occur as a result of damage to the skin following repeated inflammation from an acne outbreak. There are 3 distinct categories of acne scars that can occur: Atrophic scars: depressions on the skin (ice-pick, rolling and boxcar scars) Hypertrophic/Keloid scars: raised spots on the skin Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: […]

Who doesn’t want to achieve naturally smooth, clear and acne-free skin? As we enter into a new year, many of us are probably re-evaluating our skincare regime and thinking of ways to attain our best skin yet. But for some of us with oily, acne-prone skin, it can be harder to keep those pesky blemishes […]