Milia Removal

Hi dropxofjupiter,It depends on the location of the milia. Commonly, if the milia is under the eyes, there are treatments like extraction and laser vaporization which is minimally invasive. For widespread milia, there is topical retinoid…

How to get rid of small stubborn acne on forehead?

Hi Rizkiyah,To get rid of acne, you first have to understand the causes of acne. One major cause is our genetic predisposition. Another cause is acne cosmetica (a form of acne triggered by the use of cosmetic products), so make sure you…

How do we prevent our skin from being dry

Hi Grace,To prevent your skin from being dry, you should use serums to hydrate your skin before complementing the serum with a cream-based emulsion or moisturiser. This helps your skin absorb the moisture. Also, moisturizing ingredients…

How can we keep our skin shine-free and oil-free all day?

Hi Natasha,Oily skin is often genetically determined, you may also be more acne prone. Do you have a family history of acne? One common mistake many people make is to keep cleansing their face several times a day or use harsher and stronger…

What should I do with acne scars and white heads?

Hi heliumxdaisies,ACNE SCARRINGWith regards to your question about acne scarring, it’s best to consider the types of acne scarring there are which you can read about here. There are two main types of acne scars, namely1. Post-inflammation…

How do I choose the right cleanser?

Hi Elocinoof,The brown residue you see is most likely an accumulation of dirt, grime, dead skin cells( keratin) which have undergone oxidation, or residual makeup.It is indeed possible to have both oily acne prone skin as well as dry…

Ask the dermatologist

Hi shi_yinggg,Acne affects any part of the face, chest/back area where there is oil production, something that occurs after puberty kicks in and hormone secretion, namely testosterone ( both males and females) starts. Most people tend to…

Does eating chocolate cause acne?

Hi Sally, the main causes of acne - genetics, inflammation, bacteria, oil and hormones are reviewed in the video. Diet does not play a major role although some small studies have shown a correlation between taking chocolate and dairy products…