Do I need to see a dermatologist for my skin problem? How about dermatologist recommended products? That is one of the commonest searched questions relating to visiting a dermatologist in Singapore. What constitutes a ‘skin problem’? It is best defined in laypersons terms as a visible disorder of the skin that has affected your quality…
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Eczema is the most common skin condition in children we see in our clinic. The persistent itching can result in a disruption of daily activities, and understandably, can cause distress to both the child and the parent. A dermatologist is a qualified skin specialist who has undergone board certification for diagnosis and treatment of all…
Singapore, October 9, 2020 – Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals (www.drtwlderma.com), a dermatologist-led cosmeceutical research and development company, announced the launch of Dr. Teo Wan Lin’s latest publications on Mask Acne. This includes the book, Masking Up – A Dermatologist’s Guide to Maskne, on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books and Barnes & Noble. It is slated for release in…
Hyperpigmentation results in flat, darkened patches of skin that are light brown to black in colour, and can vary in size and shape. Types of hyperpigmentation include age spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and even lentigo maligna, a form of skin cancer. Hyperpigmentation is one of the biggest skincare concerns today, so if you do…
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COVID-19 UPDATES AS AT 19 JUN 20
TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre, as an accredited specialist dermatologist clinic, is privileged to be counted as one of our nations’ essential services. We will stay open during this trying period, with staff nurses assisting our dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin to provide top notch medical dermatology care to our existing and new patients suffering from…
For many people, blackheads, whiteheads and pimples are a normal part of puberty. However, for some, acne can be a stubborn problem that occurs well beyond their teenage years. This is known as Hormonal Acne. Hormonal acne are characterized by painful and unpleasant pimples. It most commonly appears in adult women ages 20 to 40.…
“How do we avoid acne breakouts?” As dermatologists in Singapore, this is the commonest question we get asked. Certainly not a surprise, considering over 90% of the world population is affected by acne at one point or another in their life. Yes, acne is not a problem unique only to Singapore, which has a constantly…
In the current COVID-19 situation, people might think that there is no need to pay attention to stay at home skin care, since staying home is the safest environment for the skin. Whilst it’s true that the home environment is generally a lot more conducive than the outdoor environment for skin, such as avoiding onslaughts…
The COVID pandemic worldwide is unprecedented. We at TWL Skin started our Specialist Dermatology Telemedicine (or ‘teledermatology’ in short) service early in January as an accompaniment to the launch of our online skincare pharmacy Dr.TWL Pharmacy. This turns out to form the bulk of our consultations since COVID affected our sunny Singapore shores in March…
Hope all of you are staying safe at home during this time of COVID-19 and circuit breaker in Singapore. This week, we speak to our founder, Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin (Above: Photo, Hair, Makeup by Andrea Claire), on her passion for dermatology and skincare regimes, as well as what she does outside of her job as…