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,...
Seeing bumps or puffiness after an injectable treatment can leave you wondering whether your skin is recovering as expected. Whether you are preparing for treatment or checking a change you have noticed afterwards, it helps to know what to monitor and when to contact your...
Small raised bumps, redness, swelling and bruising can occur after polynucleotide, or PN, skin booster injections1,2. Seeing these changes can feel unfamiliar, particularly when you are planning around work or a social event. Understanding what the injection marks represent helps you know what to discuss...
Pico toning uses lower energy laser passes over a broader area for selected pigmentation concerns1. Fractional pico laser uses specialised optics to concentrate energy into microscopic treatment zones, with studies examining improvements in acne scars, pores and texture2,3. The main difference is how the energy...
Pico laser can improve selected sun spots after one treatment, while studies of melasma and acne scars have evaluated courses of several sessions1,2,3. The treatment schedule and time needed to assess improvement differ between these concerns1,2,3. For anyone considering pico laser in Singapore, it is reasonable...
Swelling, tenderness and bruising can occur after hyaluronic acid jawline filler injections1. An unfamiliar firmness or a jawline that initially looks fuller than expected can feel worrying, especially when you are deciding whether to wait or contact your doctor. For information about suitability, treatment steps and...
The amount of temple filler needed depends on the extent of hollowing, facial anatomy, previous treatment and the change you hope to achieve1,2. A suitable treatment plan starts with assessment rather than a predetermined number of syringes1,2. You may want to soften hollow temples while keeping...
Swelling, tenderness, bruising and firmness can occur after hyaluronic acid filler for nasolabial folds, also called laugh lines or smile lines1. A fuller or firmer area beside the mouth can feel unfamiliar, especially when you are deciding whether to wait or arrange a review. This guide...