By Dr Rachel Ho | Aesthetic Doctor, Founder, The Skin Longevity Clinic, Singapore A spot may have flattened while a red mark remains, making the skin look as though the breakout is still active. Before reaching for another brightening serum, it helps to understand whether the...
By Dr Rachel Ho | Aesthetic Doctor, Founder, The Skin Longevity Clinic, Singapore A very small opening can still leave a noticeable shadow when an acne scar extends deeper into the skin. Understanding why a focal treatment may be discussed can make it easier to compare...
By Dr Rachel Ho | Aesthetic Doctor, Founder, The Skin Longevity Clinic, Singapore Some acne scars cast a shadow even when the skin around them feels smooth. Before choosing another resurfacing treatment, it can be useful to ask whether attachments beneath the skin are contributing to...
By Dr Rachel Ho | Aesthetic Doctor, Founder, The Skin Longevity Clinic, Singapore A deep tender bump can be difficult to ignore, particularly when it lingers or another appears before the first has settled. Understanding what lies beneath the surface helps explain why repeated spot treatments...
By Dr Rachel Ho | Aesthetic Doctor, Founder, The Skin Longevity Clinic, Singapore Breakouts that return around the same time each month can leave you wondering whether skincare is addressing the whole problem. A careful assessment can help separate a recognisable pattern from a hormone disorder...
You may be considering an ECM skin booster for skin texture while wondering whether it could also fade melasma. When several concerns affect the same area of skin, understanding what a treatment has actually been studied for can make the decision clearer. ECM skin boosters have...
You may already use sunscreen every morning and still wonder whether you have chosen the right one for your melasma. Is SPF 50 enough, does the tint matter, and how do you find a formula that looks natural and feels comfortable on your skin? Let’s...
Acne and an impaired skin barrier can occur together, including in oily skin1,2. Managing both involves controlling breakouts while reducing irritation through suitable skincare and adjustments to treatment where needed3,4. New spots alongside tightness, flaking or soreness can make it difficult to decide what to use....
Teenage acne is an inflammatory skin condition involving the hair follicles and oil glands, often developing around puberty1,3. Treatment can include benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids and other medicines, selected according to the teenager’s age, acne severity and skin tolerance1,2. For teenagers, the immediate concern might be...
Chemical peel aftercare centres on gentle cleansing, moisturising and sun protection while the treated skin recovers1,2. Makeup, retinoids and exfoliating products are reintroduced according to the preparation used and how the skin is healing, rather than one timetable for everyone2. Knowing when to wash your face,...