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Acne Excoriee: Best Tips on How to Avoid Squeezing Pimples

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…

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Teenage Acne 101: Complete Guide on How Puberty Affects Skin & Hair

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,…

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Personalised Skincare for Acne & Sensitive Skin: Dermatologist 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…

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Best Home Facial Devices: Dermatologist’s Complete Guide

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…

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Dermatologist Recommended Skincare: A Comprehensive Guide

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…

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Hair

Hair Regrowth Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide

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…

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Eczema Dermatology Archives

Quick Guide to Causes of Eczema: Is it Genetic?

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…

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Bakuchiol Skincare: An Effective Alternative to Retinol?

Want to hear an expert dermatologist’s advice on your skincare regimen? Singapore Dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin is the author of the Skincare Bible – Dermatologist’s Tips on Cosmeceutical Skincare. She is a prominent dermatologist practising at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre and is widely regarded as an expert in cosmeceutical skincare regimens.  In…

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Telemedicine Acne Treatment: A Comprehensive Dermatologist Guide

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…

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Microdermabrasion At Home: Benefits for Perfect Skin

The Dr.TWL’s SilkPeel Microdermabrasion Kit is engineered with CUIONS™️ Technology. It includes a copper-infused microcrystalline tip which delivers skin healing cosmeceutical benefits. What is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a simple, quick, non-invasive and painless skin resurfacing procedure with minimal to no recovery time required, as well as having little risk. Makeup and non-irritating creams can also…