Acne Treatment

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It is recommended to seek dermatological attention as soon as your acne starts affecting your daily life or self-esteem, rather than delay treatment until the condition has worsened. Early intervention helps significantly in terms of achieving better aesthetic outcomes as well as lessening the duration and intensity of the treatment needed.

Formulating an Acne Treatment Plan

At Specialist Skin Clinic, we adopt a step-by-step approach to ensure that any active flare-ups are first effectively brought under control, before moving on to a maintenance regime, followed by scar removal treatments. In treating active acne, we use a wide range of treatments personalised to the individual:

Oral & Topical Medications

These include topical retinoids (unclogs pores), topical antimicrobials (antibiotic or non-antibiotic that kills bacteria associated with acne), oral antibiotics (has an anti-inflammatory effect) and oral isotretinoin ( a form of retinoids).Sometimes, oral contraceptive pills may also be recommended to treat adult female acne as they regulate hormonal levels that would otherwise worsen acne.

Laser & Light Therapies

Certain lasers and light-based therapies can be used to treat acne, though these are often supporting treatments and not standalone treatments. There are many types available and your dermatologist will select one that is suitable and customised to meet the needs of your skin.

As there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for acne, having an experienced dermatologist identify the right treatment plan for you can go a long way.

For more information, call us at +65 6734 1411

Can Acne Be Prevented?

While it cannot be fully prevented, there are things you can do to reduce the severity of acne and its resultant scars:

Wash your face twice a day to remove dirt, oil and bacteria build-up
Do not pick at or pop pimples
Do not scrub at your face
Exfoliate gently and no more than twice a week
Avoid using oil-based make-up
Remove all make-up thoroughly every night
Change your pillowcase regularly

The Final Step: Treating
Acne Scars

Now that you have your acne under control and a personalised maintenance routine in place, it’s time to lighten and smoothen those acne scars, if you so wish to. While superficial marks may fade over time, your dermatologist may prescribe certain treatments to hasten the process, such as topical retinoids, lightening agents and microdermabrasion.

In deeper acne scars, laser therapies and minor skin surgery may be required. This may include the use of laser resurfacing treatments, which work by stimulating collagen formation and reduces textual irregularities.

Should you be struggling with acne or acne scars, we warmly welcome you to drop by as we formulate a treatment that is specifically made for your skin.

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