Acne

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...

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...

Selective sebaceous gland ablation may reduce acne that repeatedly returns from selected follicles. Dr Rachel Ho examines whether the result is permanent and how the treatment compares with isotretinoin. ...

By Dr Rachel Ho | Aesthetic Doctor, Founder, The Skin Longevity Clinic, Singapore Acne can feel particularly frustrating when you thought you had left it behind years ago. Whether breakouts have continued since your teens or returned after a long clear period, a useful next step...