Acne Singapore Clinic

Acne Singapore Clinic: Acne, pimples, zits, and oily skin treatment, prevention clinic, Singapore - With Beauty SG & Shim Clinic skin care products and Neostrata® chemical peels. Definitions, references, and latest news.

Description

Table of Contents

• Acne
• Acne Treatment

Acne treatment offering the best results involve inhibiting sebum and keratin production, limiting bacterial growth, and encouraging the shedding of skin cells to unclog pores.

Methods of treating acne:

Limit bacterial growth

• Beauty SG Cleanser for Normal to Oily skin
• Beauty SG Toner for Normal to Oily skin

• Beauty SG Day Rejuvenate Cream
• Beauty SG Day Rejuvenate Strong Cream
• Beauty SG Day Treatment Brown Cream
• Beauty SG Scrub
• Neostrata® glycolic acid chemical face peel available at Shim Clinic

• Night Treatment Cream Rx available at Shim Clinic
• Isotretinoin (Roaccutane®, Nimegen®, Oratane®, Acnotin®) available at Shim Clinic
• Anti-androgen Diane-35® (for females only) available at Shim Clinic

References

• Acne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Acne: Definition from Answers.com
• Acne - definition of Acne in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
• Acne in the Yahoo! Directory
• Understanding Acne -- Treatment

Echinacea
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:10:45 +0100 | NCCAM Featured Content
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb echinacea—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. There are nine known species of echinacea, all of which are native to the United States and southern Canada. The most commonly used, Echinacea purpurea, is believed to be the most potent.What Echinacea Is Used ForEchinacea has traditionally been used to treat or prevent colds, flu, and other infections.Echinacea is believed to stimulate the immune system to help fight infections.Less commonly, echinacea has been used for wounds and skin problems, such as acne or boils. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)

Efficacy of a new fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of photodamage and acne scarring
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 | Dermatologic Therapy
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a novel fractional CO2 laser device for improving facial rhytids, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, skin laxity, and acne scarring. Subjects (n= 15) were treated three to five times at 3-week intervals. Biopsy specimens were used to evaluate healing response and neocollagenesis. Clinical improvement was rated on a quartile rating scale from digital photographs. Subject discomfort during treatment was evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5. Fourteen subjects who completed the study achieved good to excellent improvement in overall appearance, with 60% rated excellent. Improvement in photodamage was good to excellent in 92% of subjects, and reduction in rhytids was good to excellent in 85%. A total of 79% of subjects achieved good to excellent improve...

An observational study of methionine-bound zinc with antioxidants for mild to moderate acne vulgaris
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 | Dermatologic Therapy
The objectives of this study are to explore the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of APC in acne patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris. In this exploratory trial, 48 patients were treated with oral APC thrice a day for 3 months followed by a 4-week treatment-free period. At the end of treatment (Week 12), there was a statistically significant improvement in the global acne count (p < 0.05), which began after 8 weeks (p < 0.05). Almost 79% (38/48) of the patients had 80[ndash]100% improvement. There was a significant reduction in pustules (8 weeks (p < 0.05) and 12 weeks (p < 0.001)), and papules and closed comedones (8 weeks (p < 0.05) and 12 weeks (p < 0.001)). Only two patients had side effects. The current data indicate that treatment with oral APC thrice daily for 12 wee...

Researchers Uncover Biological Rationale For Why Intensive Lupus Treatment Works
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0100 | Health News from Medical News Today
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered the biological rationale for why large doses of corticosteroids given repeatedly over several weeks may help individuals with lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. Unlike the anabolic steroids athletes sometimes use illegally to bulk up muscle, corticosteroids are routinely used to treat inflammation in lupus patients. The drugs, however, can cause undesirable side effects including weight gain and acne when taken over long periods of time... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

CO2 Ablative Fractional Laser Beneficial for Scars in Asians
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 | Modern Medicine
Carbon dioxide ablative fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for atrophic acne scars on the skin of Asian individuals, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Chasteberry
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:58:58 +0100 | NCCAM Featured Content
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb chasteberry—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Chasteberry is the fruit of the chaste tree, a small shrub-like tree native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. The name is thought to come from a belief that the plant promoted chastity—it is reported that monks in the Middle Ages used chasteberry to decrease sexual desire.What Chasteberry Is Used ForChasteberry has been used for thousands of years, mostly by women to ease menstrual problems and to stimulate the production of breast milk.Chasteberry is still used for menstrual problems, such as premenstrual syndrome, as well as for symptoms of menopause, some types of infertility, and acne. (Source: NCCAM Featured Conte...

The clinical features of late onset acne compared with early onset acne in women
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 | Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Conclusions The results of this study, using objective evaluation tools, suggest that late onset acne has different clinical characteristics. Other possible factors might explain the clinical differences in late onset acne. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)

Isotretinoin effect on alveolar repair after exodontia—a study in rats
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:54:58 +0100 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Conclusions  Daily isotretinoin in a dose corresponding to the treatment of cystic acne accelerated alveolar repair. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10006-010-0235-8Authors Roberta Dalmolin Bergoli, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL) Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Rua Gonçalves Chaves, 3.657/401 B Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil CEP 96015-560-Bairro: CentroOtacilio Luiz Chagas Junior, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL) Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Rua Gonçalves Chaves, 3.657/401 B Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil CEP 96015-560-Bairro: CentroCarlos Eduardo Chrzanowski Pereira de Souza, Pont...

Minocycline in Acne Vulgaris: Benefits and Risks
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:29:46 +0100 | American Journal of Clinical Dermatology
(Source: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology)