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… View Article
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… View Article
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… View Article
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
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
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… View Article
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… View Article
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… View Article
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… View Article
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… View Article
