Will my acne return after I stop my acne medication?
One very common question we get in our daily practice is, does acne come back after oral medication? We understand that this can be a worrying thought to some patients, especially as they think about how they have to battle acne all over again after having come so
7 ways to still feel confident when you have acne
Acne can affect nearly every one of us at any point in time after puberty. 88% of adolescents and up to 44% of adults in Singapore have identified themselves with acne, no matter how mild or severe it can be. Living with acne can be difficult –
Does my diet or dairy cause breakouts?
The current evidence regarding food affecting acne breakouts it still controversial. It is very difficult to study to the role of diet in acne. Some studies, have found possible associations with low-glycemic, low-protein, low-fat and low-dairy diets with improvements in acne. These benefits are thought to be related
What Ingredients Should Be In My Skincare?
Active ingredients in acne-range skin care such as cleansers, exfoliators and toners which have been proven to be beneficial for acne include benzoyl peroxide (BP) and the family of hydroxy acids, of which there are alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), beta-hydroxy acids (BHA), and polyhydroxy acids (PHA) such as
What can I do during a sudden acne outbreak?
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we may wake up to sudden red, angry-looking acne breakouts on our skin. The whole pathogenesis of acne is a complex interplay of factors as mentioned earlier, but here are some of the most common triggers of an acne breakout, and what