Lasers to treat sensitive skin. Can it really be cured?
Sensitive skin is a common skin condition that can cause discomfort, itching, burning, and redness. It is estimated that nearly 50% of people have sensitive skin, making it a prevalent issue. In this article, we will discuss the pathophysiology of sensitive skin and the various management options, including laser treatments, topical creams, and skincare products. Pathophysiology of Sensitive Skin: Sensitive skin occurs when the skin's barrier function is compromised, causing the skin to become more susceptible to environmental triggers such as pollutants, heat, cold, and sun exposure. This can cause the skin to become irritated, inflamed, and red. The skin's
Warning – Controversial! Why you should STOP using sunblock if you are acne prone
Sunblock, also known as sunblock or sun protection factor (SPF), is a product that is used to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. While sunblock can be an important tool for protecting the skin from sunburn and skin cancer, it is not without its drawbacks, and there is some evidence to suggest that it may cause acne in some people. There are a few different ways in which sunblock may contribute to acne. One possible mechanism is through the occlusion of the pores. Sunblock is typically applied to the skin in the form
Plason Plasma Facial Laser – The latest breakthrough technology in skin rejuvenation and acne treatment
Plasma is a state of matter that is created when a gas is heated to such high temperatures that its electrons become dissociated from their atoms. This results in a highly ionized and electrically conductive gas that can be used in a variety of applications, including skin rejuvenation and acne treatment. One way that plasma is used in skin rejuvenation is through a process called plasma skin resurfacing. This involves the use of a plasma device to deliver a controlled burst of plasma energy to the skin, which vaporizes and removes the top layers of the skin. This causes the
Acne Treatment: My face looks like this for the longest time and I’m running out of options
This article first appeared on mothership.sg. ------------ When my colleague asked me if I was willing to try some acne scar treatments for a review, I jumped on the opportunity with hopes to get clear skin again. I’ve been plagued by acne for a few years now and I was starting to lose hope that it would get any better. Late bloomer Many would associate acne with puberty, but there’s also a lot of people who go through acne issues during adulthood. My acne issue started when I was 22. (Left: When I was 21 and had clear skin, Right: Started having
6 Things Your Doctor Is Not Telling You About the Treatment of Acne Scars
Persistent ghosts of past breakouts. Acne scars are a reminder that the battle against acne is only half won even after sending our active acne into remission. These “battle scars” not only puncture holes into our self-esteem but are a major cause of stress as well. It is naïve to believe that acne is solely a teenage occurrence. In fact, there are many individuals who still continue to be plagued by it – in varying degrees of severity – well into their adulthood. How do acne scars develop? What are the different types of scars? In order to better understand
Are Injectable Moisturizers – Hyaluronic Acid Safe and Effective?
What are Injectable Moisturizers - Hyaluronic Acid? Injectable Moisturizer - Hyaluronic Acid is a type of hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable product used to treat aging skin that is unlike any other on the market. All other HA-based products rely on additional chemical stabilisers like 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) to maintain their HA complexes, especially when a combination of Low-molecular weight and High-molecular weight HA (L-HA and H-HA) are used. Injectable Moisturizers - Hyaluronic Acid is the first HA-based product to combine the different advantages of L-HA and H-HA without the use of chemical stabilisers like BDDE. Our Skin and aging
New Acne Treatment: Gold Photothermal Therapy (Gold PTT)
What is Gold PTT and how does it work? Gold PTT, short for Gold Photothermal Therapy, is a type of treatment used to alleviate Acne Vulgaris (or simply “acne”). As the name suggests, the treatment uses specialised gold nanoparticles to convert photon energy from a laser to thermal energy, which is then used in the acne treatment. The human skin Before we discuss in depth how gold PTT works to cure acne, we need to understand what causes acne and to do that, we need to first take a look at the human skin. The skin is made up of
Why your AGNES Acne Treatment DID NOT work
What is AGNES Acne treatment? AGNES Acne treatment is a permanent treatment for severe, stubborn and recurrent acne. Acne, or acne vulgaris as it is clinically known, occurs when the oil glands in the skin are hyperactive. The sebum or oil produced by these hyperactive oil glands clog up the pores. When these clogged pores become inflamed and infected; red, angry and pus filled papular and cystic acne result. AGNES Acne treatment targets the root of the problem in acne by selectively ablating these hyperactive oil glands in the skin. When these hyperactive oil glands are destroyed, the pores no
Cyspera (Cysteamine) – Best pigmentation cream for Melasma in Singapore?
If the side effects of pigmentation creams worry you, your worries are not unfounded. There’s a new topical pigmentation corrector that has been approved for treating stubborn pigmentation like melasma and freckles in Singapore - Cyspera(Cysteamine). Cyspera - Pigmentation Removal I am excited to share about Cyspera with you because Cyspera is novel pigmentation corrector that has been shown to effectively lighten pigmentation, especially cases of melasma that have been difficult to treat, without the side effects of its precursors like hydroquinone. Although regarded as the gold standard treatment for pigmentation problems like melasma- hydroquinone has been shown
Dark skin and lasers: Secrets most don’t know about
A bright solution to our problems for everyone? Laser therapy has provided numerous breakthroughs in the treatment of many dermatological conditions. Moreover, lasers are dubbed as “lunch-time procedures” simply because of the low downtime and ease of administration that it promises. Therefore, it is not difficult to see why laser therapy is the “go to” treatment for many. The reason behind its effectiveness is because the laser light can be precisely directed at small areas with very high energy. The goal is to focus the treatment at target cells or areas and avoid harming the surrounding tissues. Additionally,
