The Best Maskne Treatment Explained by a Dermatologist

March 2, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to mandatory mask-wearing. Many mask-wearers have complained of “maskne” which refers to acne caused by wearing their masks for too long. What are the possible causes of this? Is it due to the material of the mask or accumulated sweat? In this article, I shall share my dermatological expertise on… View Article
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Skin Cyst Removal, Signs and Causes

March 1, 2021
The two most common skin cysts are epidermoid cysts and sebaceous cysts. Typically harmless, cysts are bumps that show up under the skin. In this article, we will go through what exactly are epidermoid and sebaceous cysts, what are the causes, and treatment options for cyst removal by a dermatologist. What are epidermoid cysts?  A… View Article
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Best Maskne Prevention Tips from a Dermatologist

November 24, 2020
In this article, we share an excerpt from Masking Up: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Maskne by Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre, to give you tips on maskne prevention and the ideal face mask you should be looking for. The tendency of the fabric mask to alleviate or trigger the dermatological disease Acne,… View Article
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Dermatologist’s Guide to the Ideal Maskne Skincare Routine

November 14, 2020
In this article, we share an excerpt from Masking Up: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Maskne by Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre, to give you tips on the ideal maskne skincare routine, active ingredients to look out for, and how to prevent and treat maskne. It is important to maintain a healthy barrier… View Article
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Mask Acne – Book Launch and Publication of Research Paper

October 9, 2020
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… View Article
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Maskne Treatment & Prevention: Dermatologist Best Tips

September 11, 2020
In August 2020, Dr. Teo Wan Lin, author of Skincare Bible – Dermatologist’s Tips on Cosmeceutical Skincare, was invited as a guest dermatologist for Clozette’s Instagram live session on the topic of maskne. A prominent researcher in the area of cosmeceutical skincare, Dr. Teo answered questions about acne care, hydrocolloid patches, maskne, and imparted useful… View Article
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Hormonal Acne – 5 Best Tips from a Dermatologist

June 15, 2020
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…. View Article
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3 Best Tips to Avoid Acne Breakouts from a Singapore Dermatologist

May 19, 2020
“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… View Article
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Acne Treatment by a Dermatologist — 1 best pimple cream?

April 4, 2020
Acne in teenagers and adults is a troubling condition, affecting one’s self-esteem and confidence levels. In my clinical practice as a dermatologist, acne vulgaris, colloquially known also as pimples, forms at least 50% of the daily load of patients I see. There are many aspects to be addressed within the dermatology consultation. This varies from… View Article
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