“The best baby moisturiser is one that replaces deficient ceramides and soothes newborn’s skin.” Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin and chief scientific officer of Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals. If you are reading this while searching for the best baby moisturiser on the market- first understand how newborn skin is different. In this interview with dermatologist Dr.…
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Are baby laundry detergents necessary? What type of laundry detergent should I use for baby’s clothes? Is a specially formulated baby laundry detergent recommended? If these are your questions, read these dermatologist tips on how laundry detergents matter. What is in a commercial laundry detergent? What type of detergent should I use? Liquid, powder, detergent pods…
If you are searching for the best natural eczema cream for babies, chances are you may have heard some bad things about traditional eczema treatment. If you are based in Singapore, the hot weather does trigger off eczema flare ups in both babies and adults. In this article Singapore dermatologist, Dr. Teo Wan Lin, shares…
Vitamin D and acne, is there a link? In this series of Dermatology Lectures, Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin goes through the scientific literature to help you understand skin science plainly. Follow her on her Instagram @drteowanlin and on Tik Tok where she regularly gives masterclasses on skin and hair health. Dermatology Lectures by…
Are you facing itchy scalp problems? That scalp is the most important part of your hair. This is because the health of your scalp determines how healthy your hair grows out. Dr Teo Wan Lin, accredited Singapore dermatologist and author of the Haircare Bible: Dermatologist’s Tips for Haircare and Hair Loss, explains the latest research…
Acne Rosacea is a condition that commonly starts in one’s teenage years and the early signs of which go unnoticed. Several adults present to me for treatment in their mid-thirties and forties with symptoms that seem to date back to their teenage years. In this article, we hope to educate parents and teenagers on the…
A good proportion of our patients are teens and young adults, who experience changes in their skin and hair as they undergo hormonal changes associated with puberty. This is also associated with the start of pimples from which acne myths and questions arise. In this article, we explain the common acne myths, including excerpts from Acne…
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…
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,…
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…