By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre Many patients that come to me say: “I have super sensitive skin and I break out easily from using the wrong kinds of products.” However, from a dermatologist’s point of view, skincare or makeup alone (especially if labelled non-comedogenic like most…
Tag: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
Whether you are a local, or an expat that lives in Singapore, one is struck by the stark weather of this equatorial city- constantly humid with temperatures rising above 30 degrees celsius. The cause of our sweaty pimply skin, simply put, Singapore’s weather causes bad skin-acne on the face, pimples on the chest and back.…
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre 1. What causes eczema in children? Eczema in children and in general is primarily due to a defect in the skin barrier, which is genetically determined. It can be made worse by skin irritants, allergies, environment and stress. 2. Is eczema…
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre What is sensitive skin? Patients with sensitive skin are likely to have atopic dermatitis, which is a genetically determined condition whereby the skin is deficient in fatty lipids that act as a barrier to the environment. If you experience an acute…