By Our Experienced Caring Singapore-Certified Lady Doctors

We care enough to devise a holistic and customised plan for each patient on the 1st consultation. This may include (but not limited to) :

• Oral medication
• Topical medication
• Acne treatment skincare : doctor-designed skincare specially for daily home use (Dermagold skincare suitable for acne or oily skin eg Purifying Cleanser, Elite Miracle C+, Brightening Revitalizer, Botanical Acne Gel, Skin Clear Peel) This will complement the in-clinic treatments and oral / topical medications
• Sun Protection : We strongly advise sun protection as exposure to UV rays may worsen the marks and blemishes caused by acne and pimples. Sun protection can be topical sunblocks or oral supplements eg crystal tomato, NanoMD Bright, Heliocare Ultra, Dermanutrix Acne, Aknicare etc
• In-clinic treatments to control and manage acne In-clinic treatments of acne complications eg blemishes and scars

Some of the in-clinic treatment options include :

• Acne Deep Laser – a deep laser to balance the skin and oil control restoring glow to the skin and also stimulate collagen
• Acne Clear Laser – a blemish clearing and toning laser on the superficial level to lightening acne marks and blemishes, also shrinks oil glands resulting in better oil control of the skin
• Anti-acne micro-nutrients : we use clinical quality micro-nutrients to enhance the clearance of acne and pimples on the skin. Regulates sebum production and anti-bacterial effects. Also soothes and moisture skin to prevent excessive dryness
• Skin Purifying micro-nutrients : specially crafted micro-nutrients especially for purifying oily skin and clogged pores. Cleans up impurities and normalise sebum production. Reduces comedone formation. Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammation.
• Ultrasonic Derma Cleanse – thorough deep cleansing of pores and dead skin using ultrasonic technology
• DermaLight Therapy – utilising light therapy to reduce bacteria, reduce blemishes and stimulate skin healing

All these treatments work in harmony to clear acne supported by the other home therapy like medications, creams and sun protection.

Our Acne Clearance Laser comprise 2 types of Laser done in the same setting :

1. Acne Deep Laser – deep wavelength laser that goes deep down inside the skin to restore clear and glowing skin and reduce appearance of scarring from acne
2. Acne Clear Laser – blemish clearing laser to lighten acne marks and also regulate and shrink the oil glands

Laser is based on the use of focussed laser light therapy to restore balance to the skin, reduce oil and sebum production, shrink pores and reduce acne blemishes.

Almost everyone has encountered some acne or pimples on their skin before sometime in their life. Some may be transient but unfortunately some may be quite long lasting. Teenage years and young adult years are frequently accompanied by acne and pimples.

Acne appears when a pore in our skin clogs. This clog begins with dead skin cells. Normally, dead skin cells rise to the surface of the pore, and the body sheds the cells. When the body starts to make lots of sebum (see-bum), oil that keeps our skin from drying out, the dead skin cells can stick together inside the pore. Instead of rising to the surface, the cells become trapped inside the pore. Sometimes bacteria that live on our skin, p. acnes, also get inside the clogged pore. Within the pore, the bacteria have a perfect environment to multiply very quickly. With loads of bacteria inside, the pore becomes inflamed (red and swollen). If the inflammation goes deep into the skin, an acne cyst or nodule appears. (Reference : American Academy of Dermatology www.aad.org)

You may have heard of the term Acne Vulgaris. It is the medical term used to describe long-term or chronic skin disease that occurs when hair follicles are clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. It is characterized by blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring. Cystic acne is frequently associated with acne scars and should be treated as early as possible to prevent acne scarring.

The common areas that can be affected by acne are face, chin, back and even occasionally the chest. Although acne is not life threatening or a serious health risk, it can be extremely annoying and even cause damage to self-esteem.