Hyaluronic Acid Skin Booster vs PDRN Skin Booster
Introduction With the anti-aging craze today, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) skinboosters and polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRN) skin boosters are both highly sought-after treatment options to reverse the signs of aging and revitalize the skin. As the administration and effects of both skin treatments bear some similarities, there is some confusion between the two with people being unsure on which treatment they should get. This article aims to clear up any confusion between PDRN Skin booster and HA skin boosters and hopefully help you decide which one is more suited for your skin. Before comparing key differences between both skin treatment options, it is
PicoSure Laser VS Q-Switch Laser
An overview of laser therapy: Interestingly, the word “Laser” is actually an acronym which stands for: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. This gives a simple introduction as to what laser therapy is like. It is non-surgical and is non-invasive as it only utilises light and heat energy to deliver its results. Furthermore, laser therapy has multiple uses which can range from the treatment of pigmentation, to revitalising saggy or wrinkled skin, to reducing active acne and fading its scars and even, the removal of a tattoo! As laser therapy is a relatively simple procedure with minimal side effects
Does Light Therapy Work for Acne? What Blue Light, Red Light, PDT and IPL Can Do
Written by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). Last medically reviewed and updated: September 2026. Light therapy can improve mild-to-moderate acne, particularly when red and blue LED devices are used consistently, but it rarely replaces a complete acne treatment plan. A 2025 meta-analysis of six randomised trials found short-term improvements in inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions with home LED devices [1]. The studies used different wavelengths, doses and treatment schedules, and most follow-up was brief, so long-term durability and the performance of individual consumer devices remain uncertain [1]. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may help selected patients but causes
Acne and Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer and how it develops: Based on an article published by The Straits Times in 2017, the incidence of prostate cancer in Singapore has gone up fivefold – from 6 to 30 per 100 000 men in the past 4 years. This article however concludes by factoring in the ageing population of Singapore and dismissed the climb in numbers as something that was “generally not significant” as it is natural for older people to be at higher risk of cancer. While this is true, it does spark interest as to why the prostate is one of the organs that
