This article is an interview with accredited Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin, skin specialist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre on the topic of personalised skincare for acne and sensitive skin in Singapore. Is personalised skincare merely a successful marketing strategy? Or are there true benefits to having a personalised skincare line? Dr. Teo…
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Are you looking for the best home facial device to augment your skincare regimen? The good news is, in this article we discuss with our founder, accredited Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin, on her top tips about what to look out for. Dr. Teo, who is also the chief scientific officer of Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals, is…
Are you looking for dermatologist recommended skincare products in Singapore? This article features an interview with our dermatologist, Dr. Teo Wan Lin, who is also the chief scientific officer of cosmeceutical skincare line Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals. She goes through the key principles of how effective skincare products work. Dr. Teo answers key frequently asked questions such…
Are you looking for effective hair regrowth treatments? First, understand why your hair is falling out. The above forms an important basis for understanding how scalp stimulation therapies work. This article goes through the commonest causes of hair loss and which hair regrowth treatments are suitable. Also, strategies to reduce hair breakage are included. Hair…
Types of Eczema Eczema is distinguished according to various subtypes. Discoid, dry and exudative eczema, pompholyx and papular eczema are common examples of the types of eczema affecting both children and adults. Eczema is also known as dermatitis. The disease can be classified according to the underlying causes of eczema. Acquired, External Causes of Eczema…
Want to hear an expert dermatologist’s advice on your skincare regimen? Singapore Dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin is the author of the Skincare Bible – Dermatologist’s Tips on Cosmeceutical Skincare. She is a prominent dermatologist practising at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre and is widely regarded as an expert in cosmeceutical skincare regimens. In…
Telemedicine Acne Treatment in Singapore “Acne is an ideal dermatological condition to be treated by telemedicine in the comfort of your own home, with doorstep delivery of both skincare and prescription medication required for you to recover from acne. Evaluation is accurate via our telemedicine protocol which ensures you get an appointment within 24 hours…
Singapore teledermatology services have undergone a fundamental change in the past 18 months with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. From hardly existing in the realm of telemedicine prior to the pandemic, Teledermatology consultations are now increasingly becoming the primary mode of care for dermatological conditions in Singapore. In this article, we discuss the suitability of common…
Looking for a Singapore Dermatologist? Let’s understand a little bit about dermatology. Dermatology is a specialised branch of medicine. The specialty covers specific conditions that encompass the skin, hair and nails, and is considered traditionally a branch of Internal Medicine. Dermatology also entails surgery because of skin cancers as well as superficial lumps and bumps.…
Reactive skin is a term that has been used to describe sensitivity to external stimuli. This external stimuli can be in the form of physical type of manifestations, such as changes in temperature heat, cold, or even the presence of wind on the skin, or it can be chemically induced wherever whereby the skin reacts…