Brown Acne Marks (PIH): Pigmentation Treatment for Asian Skin
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). I am the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic. I have spent more than 14 years treating acne, and I was among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. The opinions in this article are my own clinical views, shared to help you make sense of your options. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Clearing acne is only half the story for many of my Asian patients, as the brown
Lasers for Acne Marks: Vbeam, Q-Switch and Acne-Stabilising Lasers
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). He is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with over 14 years of experience in treating acne. He was among the first doctors in Singapore to utilise AGNES and AviClear. The opinions expressed in this article are his own clinical views, intended to help readers better understand their treatment options. This article is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Clearing acne is only part of the picture, as breakouts often leave marks behind,
Acne Marks vs Acne Scars: How to Tell PIH, PIE and True Scarring Apart
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). He is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with over 14 years of experience in treating acne. He was among the first doctors in Singapore to utilise AGNES and AviClear. The opinions expressed in this article are his own clinical views, intended to help readers better understand their treatment options. This article is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Acne care is not only about clearing breakouts. It also involves understanding what
Back, Chest and Shoulder Acne (Bacne) Treatment in Singapore
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). He is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with over 14 years of experience in treating acne. He was among the first doctors in Singapore to utilise AGNES and AviClear. The opinions expressed in this article are his own clinical views, intended to help readers better understand their treatment options. This article is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Acne treatment is not about reaching for the same product that everyone else
Acne Treatment for Oily Skin in Singapore’s Humid Weather
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). Dr. Ee is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with over 14 years of experience in treating acne. He was among the first doctors in Singapore to utilise AGNES and AviClear. The opinions expressed in this article are his own clinical views, intended to help readers better understand their treatment options. This article is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Acne treatment does not depend upon more aggressive surface scrubbing, which is
Teenage Acne Treatment in Singapore: A Parent-Friendly Guide
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). I am the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic. I have spent more than 14 years treating acne, and I was among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. The opinions in this article are my own clinical views, shared to help you make sense of your options. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Acne treatment is not about choosing one best product for every teenager. It starts with identifying
Hormonal Acne in Women: Jawline Acne, PCOS Clues and Treatment Options
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). I am the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic. I have spent more than 14 years treating acne, and I was among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. The opinions in this article are my own clinical views, shared to help you make sense of your options. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Acne is not one condition, and hormonal acne is one of the patterns seen most often
Accure Laser for Acne: How It Compares to AviClear
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). I am the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic. I have spent more than 14 years treating acne, and I was among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. The opinions in this article are my own clinical views, shared to help you make sense of your options. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. My quick answer Accure and AviClear are both 1726 nm lasers that treat acne
AviClear vs Isotretinoin: Laser Treatment vs Oral Medication
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). I am the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic. I have spent more than 14 years treating acne, and I was among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. The opinions in this article are my own clinical views, shared to help you make sense of your options. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Patients researching stubborn acne often meet two very different options, isotretinoin, a powerful oral
AGNES RF vs AviClear vs Gold PTT, Which Acne Treatment Is Right for You?
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff), Medical Director and Founder at The Clifford Clinic. The Clifford Clinic has spent more than 16 years treating acne and was among the early adopters in Singapore of treatments such as AGNES and AviClear. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed June 2026. AGNES, AviClear and Gold Photothermal Therapy are three of the most effective acne treatments available, and all three target the oil gland rather than just the surface pimple. Because they sound similar, patients often
