A breakout or patch of eczema can settle while the brown mark remains, making the skin look as though it is still recovering1. This is often postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH, which develops when inflammation or injury leaves excess pigment in the skin1,2. PIH can improve with...
Dr Rachel Ho explains XERF eye treatment, small tip differences and the evidence for eyelid, brow and forehead ageing in Singapore....
By Dr Rachel Ho | Aesthetic Doctor, Founder, The Skin Longevity Clinic, Singapore Preparing for pregnancy brings plenty to think about, and an unexpected breakout can feel like one more decision to manage. You may be wondering whether to continue your usual skincare, change an acne...
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...