Acne Excoriee, or excoriated acne, is a result of acne lesions being compulsively picked at and scratched, resulting in red marks and scars. In this article, we will cover what exactly acne excoriee is, what causes it, as well as reflections from an acne dermatologist on how skin affects one’s psychology and why it is… View Article
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Many teens or pre-teens start getting acne during puberty. In this article, we explain teenage acne forms, and how puberty affects the skin and hair, including excerpts from Acne Care Bible: Dermatologist’s Tips For Acne Treatment & Prevention by Dr. Teo Wan Lin, dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre. We will start from a medical perspective,… View Article
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… View Article
Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals was founded in 2016, as a specialist cosmeceutical skincare line, by brother-and-sister duo Mr Justin Teo, a pharmaceutical engineer, and his sister Dr. Teo Wan Lin, an accredited dermatologist in Singapore. In a society deluged by a myriad of skincare products driven by the cosmetic and beauty industry, the brother and sister duo combined… View Article
Three hormones impact your skin during your monthly cycle: estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. These hormones fluctuate through the menstrual cycle, being responsible for the changes in your skin. They also cause period acne by increasing skin inflammation, oil production as well as increased bacterial growth, particularly C. acnes. These hormonal fluctuations just before your period may… View Article
Acne is a common skin disease in adolescents and young adults, occurring mainly in areas rich in sebaceous glands such as the scalp, face, chest and back. It originates from enhanced sebum production, which leads to comedones and secondary inflammation of the hair follicles in sebaceous areas. Skin on the back is as prone to… View Article
Did you know that your cell phone can be a factor among the many acne causes? The first thing that many of us do when we wake up in the morning, is to reach over for our phones. A new term “Nomophobia” was recently coined from “No Mobile Phone Phobia”, describing a psychological condition where… View Article
Find out the best maskne tips for prevention and treatment. Mask acne or ‘maskne’ for short is a new term coined during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. It refers to acne that has developed around the areas of skin-mask contact. This affects areas such as the cheeks, the area around the mouth, around the nose, and… View Article