Brown Acne Marks (PIH): Pigmentation Treatment for Asian Skin
Clearing acne is only half the story for many of my Asian patients, as the brown marks left behind often linger far longer than the pimples…
Lasers for Acne Marks: Vbeam, Q-Switch and Acne-Stabilising Lasers
Red acne marks are post inflammatory erythema, caused by dilated blood vessels, and they respond to the Vbeam pulsed dye laser, which is suitable for sensitive skin and…
Acne Marks vs Acne Scars: How to Tell PIH, PIE and True Scarring Apart
Acne marks are flat changes in colour without any alteration in skin texture. Red marks are known as post inflammatory erythema, or PIE, while brown marks are referred…
Back, Chest and Shoulder Acne (Bacne) Treatment in Singapore
Back, chest, and shoulder acne is driven by oil, sweat, friction, and blocked pores, all of which are amplified by Singapore's humid climate, gym routines, and tight or…
Acne Treatment for Oily Skin in Singapore’s Humid Weather
Oily skin produces excess sebum, while Singapore's humidity contributes additional sweat and traps oil against the skin surface, thereby encouraging pore blockage and subsequent breakout formation.
Teenage Acne Treatment in Singapore: A Parent-Friendly Guide
Teenage acne is driven largely by the hormonal changes of puberty, which increase oil production and lead to blocked pores and breakouts. Treatment focuses on good medical skincare…
Hormonal Acne in Women: Signs, Causes and When to Seek Help
Hormones influence acne, but acne severity alone does not reliably indicate androgen excess. In a study of ninety adult women with acne, the more severe cases…
Accure Laser for Acne: How It Compares to AviClear
Accure and AviClear are both 1726 nm lasers that treat acne by the same mechanism, selectively heating the oil glands using sebum as the target. The main practical…
AviClear vs Isotretinoin: Laser Treatment vs Oral Medication
Patients researching stubborn acne often meet two very different options, isotretinoin, a powerful oral medication many know as Accutane, and AviClear, a drug-free laser that…
AGNES RF vs AviClear vs Gold PTT, Which Acne Treatment Is Right for You?
My view is that Gold photothermal therapy, red light and blue light are all safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and Gold photothermal therapy is my treatment…
