When it comes to acne, most of us tend to think of facial acne – the most visible form of acne vulgaris. Back and chest acne, or truncal acne, is often overlooked even though more than half of people with facial acne can also have truncal acne. Further, acne on any part of the body can…
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Does Makeup Aggravate Acne?
Does makeup cause acne? The straightforward answer is no. However, certain ingredients in cosmetics can aggravate acne. We explain how and which products to avoid below. How do cosmetics aggravate acne? The two major causes of acne are genetics and a bacterium called Proprionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). Neither of these originate from makeup. However, several substances in your makeup…
Are you wondering if it is necessary to incorporate a ‘wait time’ between each step of your skincare regime? Read on as we ask a dermatologist, Dr Teo Wan Lin, to find out. 1. Do you agree with the ‘waiting time’ skincare routine method? If so, why? If no, why? From a dermatologist’s perspective, a…
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How does a shampoo work?
What constitutes a good shampoo? Caring for one’s hair is just as important as caring for one’s face, but often gets less attention. Understanding what constitutes a good shampoo is an important part of making sure your hair stays healthy and voluminous. To help you navigate the world of hair care products, we introduce you…
Anyone who has survived adolescence knows the feeling of seeing an ugly head of pus on the face and having the urge to press it out by skin-picking. Despite many commonly known warnings about the evils that befall those that pop pimples (the pimples will spread, grow infected and/or scar), few resist. However, there are…
Any acne google search will reveal links between acne breakouts and a variety of factors including cosmetics, spicy food, sunlight, chocolate, and even sweat. However, one less tangible factor that is often included but rarely explained is stress. Stress is truly a significant factor in acne. While it is unlikely to cause acne alone, it…
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All About Male Pattern Hair Loss
Male pattern hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia, is exceedingly common. Hair thinning and hair loss can begin as early as late adolescence and progress with age. Understanding why it happens, including its strong genetic element, can help men counter its effects. Characteristics of male pattern hair loss (MPHL) MPHL typically begins first with bitemporal recession…
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Best Tips to Manage Dry Skin
Dry skin (medically known as xerosis) usually appears rough, scaly and even itchy. Xerosis can be caused by factors ranging from cold weather to frequent showering, and is also a common symptom of several chronic skin diseases. While xerosis is not a critical condition, it can cause significant discomfort, affect one’s appearance, and accelerate skin’s…
Have you ever woken up groggy from less than six hours of sleep and felt your skin is looking unwell? Ever wonder why? How lack of sleep impacts your skin Dehydrates the skin The skin barrier works as a shield against environmental threats and prevents excessive water loss. When you don’t get enough sleep, your…
Enlarged facial pores are a cosmetic concern that plague individuals with oily skin types. Even though this condition besets a majority of individuals, especially those who live in humid climates, treatment options for large pores are elusive or unreliable. Large pores may not be health-threatening or a disease symptom, but they can be the reason why we…