Dr Cheong Wai Kwong is a dermatologist in Somerset, Singapore. He was trained at the St. John’s Dermatology Centre, London, in cutaneous photobiology and phototherapy. Besides treating general skin problems of children and adults, he has special interest and expertise in the treatment of psoriasis, acne and acne scars and the use of ultraviolet radiation (phototherapy) for treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo. Find more information here http://www.specialistskin.com.sg/eng/medical-services-acne.html

1. Get Beautiful and Attractive Skin at Specialist Skin Clinic in Singapore
Acne scar are most common skin problems that affect men and women of
any age. Acne is an affliction of the oil glands of the skin. It is believed that
acne mostly affects teenagers only, but it is not true. Most people outgrow
acne in their late teens and many others continue to suffer from this skin
disease even in their twenties and thirties. Acne shows up as whiteheads,
blackheads, red bumps or pus-filled lumps. Acne mostly affects the face but
can also appear on the back, chest, neck and shoulders.
Men and women of different age groups suffer from acne scars. Teenage acne
scars clear up after a few years. However, there are many men and women
who suffer from severe and stubborn inflamed acne and need effective
treatments to cure this skin disease. The last type of acne is the adult-onset
acne; this type of acne appears for the first time when boys and girls become
adults. Acne eruptions become more frequent leaving scars and marks on the
face and body which may be permanent if left uncured at the right time.
Therefore, acne problem is not a trivial matter and should be treated early and
thoroughly.

2. A few reasons why acne scars occur are:
● During puberty there is an increase in the production of sex hormones,
due to which the size and the activity of the oil glands on the face, neck
and upper body increase. These glands produce oily substance called
sebum resulting in acne.
● The skin cells lining the wall of the pore become sticky and block the
pores that entrap the sebum and causes acne.
● When bacteria grows deep in the pores, due to increased amount of
sebum and dead cells they cause inflammatory reactions that results in
red painful lumps of acne.
● Genetic predisposition can also be a cause of acne in the same family
members.
● Use of certain medications and inappropriate cosmetics and creams may
result in acne.
Acne Treatments: There are various treatment methods which one should
follow to treat acne and its scars. The active acnes should be cleared by
appropriate washes, medicinal creams and oral medications. Skin care routine
is also one of the easiest methods to keep acne clean. Acne can also be
cleared by laser treatment like Smoothbeam laser. Once acne is cleared,
continuous control with appropriate products and skin care in order to prevent
or minimize future relapse is a must.
Acne leaves behind marks and scars. These may be red marks, brown marks,
raised scars and depressed scars. These marks can be treated with a wide
range of clinical procedures and laser techniques. Red marks can be treated
with Intense Pulsed Light or IPL. IPL works by restricting the tiny congested
blood vessels and thereby clears up the red marks, flush and blush of acne.
Brown marks can be treated with lightening creams and SilkPeel
dermalinfusion microdermabrasion or IPL is used in order to resist severe
cases. Raised lumpy scars (keloids) are treated through injections of cortisone
as it softens and flattens acne. Minor surgical procedures like subcision and
punch excision can be used to treat deep depressed scars and ice-pick scars.
MiXto fractional CO2laser treatment and skin filler injections are used to
smoothen the superficially depressed scars.

3. CONCLUSION: To get the right and effective treatments for acne scars, visit a
good clinic and consult a good dermatologist. There are many clinics in
Singapore and all over the world where treatment for scars is available; one of
them is Specialist Skin Clinic and Associates Pte Ltd in Singapore. This clinic
offers medical services for acne and acne scars, skin care tips for men and
women and many other medical services. If you want bright skin without acne
scars, visit Specialist Skin Clinic in Singapore.
Dr Cheong Wai Kwong
Dermatologists
MBBS(S'PORE), MRCP(UK),
FRCP(EDIN), DIP VEN(LONDON),
FAMS(DERMATOLOGY)
Phone : (65) 6734 1411
Fax : (65) 6235 5900
Email : enquiry@specialistskin.com.sg
Website : www.specialistskin.com.sg
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri : 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sat : 8:00am – 1:00pm
Address :
Specialist Skin Clinic and Associates Pte Ltd
1 Grange Road, #06-04 Orchard Building, Singapore 239693