Maskne is a term coined during the COVID-19 pandemic as a specific form of acne that occurs over the part of the face covered by the face mask. In conjunction with the Dermatological Society of Singapore, accredited dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin answers commonly asked questions about maskne, or acne caused by wearing a face… View Article
Find out the best maskne tips for prevention and treatment. Mask acne or ‘maskne’ for short is a new term coined during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. It refers to acne that has developed around the areas of skin-mask contact. This affects areas such as the cheeks, the area around the mouth, around the nose, and… View Article
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
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
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
Have you been experiencing more breakouts during the COVID-19 pandemic? In this interview transcription, Dr. Teo Wan Lin talks about Maskne skincare, common skin issues, and self-care tips in the COVID-19 era. Dr. Teo Wan Lin, a #HerWorldTribe member and a key opinion leader in the field of cosmeceuticals (including the realm of maskne skincare),… View Article
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
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