Category: Acne

Wearing face masks has now become the new norm for us. But despite being effective in curbing the spread of the virus; it has also given rise to a slew of skin conditions—specifically, one that has become so common that it now has a name—“Maskne”. Manifesting as red, itchy and flaky skin or a nasty […]

No-Downtime Acne Scar Treatment with Profhilo® and Gold PTT with VBeam Prima Acne scarring is a common problem affecting people all ages, and many people are actively seeking treatment to rid themselves of these unsightly marks. However, many of these acne scar treatments tend to have a post-treatment downtime, which may turn some away. If […]

Today, there are a plethora of in-clinic, acne scar treatments available to patients from chemical peels, micro-needling radiofrequency, subcision, dermal fillers and laser-based resurfacing. It’s no wonder many patients find themselves overwhelmed and confused at which treatment option is the best for their specific acne scar. Acne scars are a common complication that those suffering […]

As if dealing with facial acne isn’t bad enough, other areas of our body such as our back and shoulders can often erupt in reddish bumps as well. Otherwise known as “bacne”, back acne is a problem that plagues many patients with or without facial acne. In fact, half of the people who have facial […]

Acne scars are a common problem that many patients experience after a breakout. A staggering 80% of those aged 11 to 30 will face acne, with one out of five of that population having to deal with acne scars. And as we get older, the gradual loss of precious collagen resources in our body can […]

Having to deal with acne in your teens or adulthood? You aren’t alone. If you have tried anything and everything under the sun to banish those pesky blemishes, blackheads and oily skin—you might have heard of a highly-rated facial that has been crowned: “the only facial you will ever need.” HydraFacial is a non-invasive, multi-action […]

Acne scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a common occurrence that patients experience after a breakout. Roughly 1% of the population develops acne scars, with Asians being more prone to PIH than other skin types. As scarring develops in the deeper layers of the skin than acne itself, this is why acne scar removal can […]

While the majority of us have experienced the occasional pimple outbreak during our adolescent years—not of all us are lucky to have clear, flawless skin going into adulthood. Acne is a common condition that can persist from adolescence into adulthood and is primarily influenced by genetics, hormonal fluctuations and lifestyle factors. Adult acne is confirmed […]

Do you frequently experience redness and pimples on your face that you immediately assume is just another acne breakout? While you could be right, these symptoms could also signify a similar-looking condition known as rosacea. There’s a reason why rosacea used to be called “acne rosacea”–both acne vulgaris and rosacea come with unsightly pimples, swelling […]

Acne scars occur in 95% of all people suffering from acne vulgaris. It is a common condition that acne patients experience after a breakout or cystic acne episode, and although it doesn’t happen to everyone, it’s a condition that is often harder to treat than acne itself. Acne scars can be largely categorized into atrophic […]