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…
Tag: Rosacea
Dr. Teo Wan Lin is the host of a beauty podcast- Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty, which covers the latest in skincare active ingredients, dermatology news and beauty technology. Listen to her podcast here. In this Conscious Beauty blog series which ties in with the launch of my podcast- Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty- I…
What happens to your skin when you drink too much? To maintain the health of your skin, you may want to think twice before you reach for one too many drinks. Alcohol can be pretty harsh on the skin. Here’s why. Premature ageing When broken down, alcohol produces molecules called aldehydes. Such molecules cause damage…
If you experience persistent redness on your face, you may be suffering from rosacea. It is a common inflammatory skin condition that impacts a large portion of the fair-skinned population. The skin condition is more prevalent in women between 30 and 50 years of age, but there can be manifestations of the condition across all…