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Struggling with Acne?
Acne Treatment in Singapore
Acne or Acne Vulgaris does not only occur during puberty. Adult Acne, also known as hormonal acne, is also one of the most common issues for adult as well. Pimples such as cystic are found mainly on the face, but can also occur on the neck, body, chest, back (bacne), shoulders, cheek, butt and upper arms. So how do we treat the different types of acne?
Struggling with Acne?
Acne Treatment in Singapore
Acne or Acne Vulgaris does not only occur during puberty. Adult Acne, also known as hormonal acne, is also one of the most common issues for adult as well. Pimples such as cystic are found mainly on the face, but can also occur on the neck, body, chest, back (bacne), shoulders, cheek, butt and upper arms. So how do we treat the different types of acne?
Understanding Different Types of Acne and Treatment You Can Consider
Why Is Early Treatment of Acne Important?
Many parents, teenagers and young adults believe in letting pimples like cystic acne run its course and recover on its own without going through a clinic to ask for professional advice. Others treat it with home remedies which may only cause the pimple to further worsen. Understanding the causes of acne and which treatments can help your skin is the best way to achieve effective results.
Acne blemishes occurs when the openings of hair follicles are clogged and blocked by oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. The clogged pores become infected and inflamed, forming a pimple - a small red bump with pus at its tip. A person may suffer from multiple types of acne at the same time.
Hormonal acne is caused by excess sebum production during puberty or monthly menstruation cycle. It is common to see chin acne occurring due to hormonal activity.
Why Is Early Treatment of Acne Important?
Many parents, teenagers and young adults believe in letting acne like cystic run its course and recover on its own without going through a clinic to ask for professional advice. Others treat it with home remedies which may only cause the pimple to further worsen. Understanding the causes of acne and which treatments can help your skin is the best way to achieve effective results.
Acne occurs when the openings of hair follicles are clogged and blocked by oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. The clogged pores become infected and inflamed, forming a pimple - a small red bump with pus at its tip. A person may suffer from multiple types of acne at the same time.
Lack of proper treatment like on the face, body or bacne can lead to depressed acne scars and pigmented acne marks - also known as Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). Acne scars can be expensive to treat, and also involve significant downtime. Active acne, and post acne scars can often lead to significant physical and psychological problems as well. Thus, it is important to treat your pimple early.
Forehead, cheek, chest, body, butt and back(also known as bacne) are common sites for acne. However, due to COVID restrictions, the new norm of wearing a mask has also caused a common sight known as mask acne or maskne.
Lack of proper treatment can lead to depressed acne scars and pigmented acne marks - also known as Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). Acne scars can be expensive to treat, and also involve significant downtime. Active acne, and post acne scars can often lead to significant physical and psychological problems as well. Thus, it is important to treat your pimple early.
Why Is Early Treatment of Acne Important?
Many parents, teenagers and young adults believe in letting acne like cystic run its course and recover on its own without going through a clinic to ask for professional advice. Others treat it with home remedies which may only cause the pimple to further worsen. Understanding the causes of acne and which treatments can help your skin is the best way to achieve effective results.
Acne occurs when the openings of hair follicles are clogged and blocked by oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. The clogged pores become infected and inflamed, forming a pimple - a small red bump with pus at its tip. A person may suffer from multiple types of acne at the same time.
Why Is Early Treatment of Acne Important?
Many parents, teenagers and young adults believe in letting acne like cystic run its course and recover on its own without going through a clinic to ask for professional advice. Others treat it with home remedies which may only cause the pimple to further worsen. Understanding the causes of acne and which treatments can help your skin is the best way to achieve effective results.
Acne occurs when the openings of hair follicles are clogged and blocked by oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. The clogged pores become infected and inflamed, forming a pimple - a small red bump with pus at its tip. A person may suffer from multiple types of acne at the same time.
Lack of proper treatment like on the face, body or bacne can lead to depressed acne scars and pigmented acne marks - also known as Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). Acne scars can be expensive to treat, and also involve significant downtime. Active acne, and post acne scars can often lead to significant physical and psychological problems as well. Thus, it is important to treat your pimple early.
Lack of proper treatment like on the face, body or bacne can lead to depressed acne scars and pigmented acne marks - also known as Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). Acne scars can be expensive to treat, and also involve significant downtime. Active acne, and post acne scars can often lead to significant physical and psychological problems as well. Thus, it is important to treat your pimple early.
Stages of Acne
Stage 1: Mild Acne Vulgaris
This first stage of acne usually consists of a small concentration of pimples and blackheads on the skin. Usually, there is no inflammation, nor does it occur on a daily basis. Blackheads are known as open comedonal acne.
Stage 2: Moderate Acne Vulgaris
Moderate acne or pimple on the face or cheek consists of whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, papules and pimples on the skin. It can occur more frequently, and there may be some redness or inflammation around the affected area. Whiteheads are closed comedones acne.
Stage 3: Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris
The third stage of acne is identified by inflammation, with the skin looking red and irritated. Cysts, papules, and nodules may also be present.
Stage 4: Severe Acne Vulgaris
In this serious stage, acne becomes extremely painful. There will be numerous pustules, cysts, papules and nodules in the affected area or on various parts of the body. Cystic acne is the most severe type of pimple.
Stage 1: Mild Acne Vulgaris
This first stage of acne usually consists of a small concentration of pimples and blackheads on the skin. Usually, there is no inflammation, nor does it occur on a daily basis.
Stage 2: Moderate Acne Vulgaris
Moderate acne or pimple on the face or cheek consists of whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, papules and pimples on the skin. It can occur more frequently, and there may be some redness or inflammation around the affected area.
Stage 3: Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris
The third stage of acne is identified by inflammation, with the skin looking red and irritated. Cysts, papules, and nodules may also be present.
Stage 4: Severe Acne Vulgaris
In this severe stage, acne becomes extremely painful. There will be numerous pustules, cysts, papules and nodules in the affected area or on various parts of the body.
Different Types of Acne
Whiteheads are tiny spots or bumps that are visible as white or flesh-coloured acne blemishes. They don't generally lead to scarring.
Blackheads are small in size, dark-coloured acne blemishes that may appear as slightly elevated bumps. Blackheads are formed when skin is cracked open and exposes the whitehead to air, causing them to darken due to oxidation.
Papule acne manifest in the form of small red bumps that are present beneath the skin’s surface. These acne blemishes do not have a visible center comprising of pus-like whiteheads do.
Pustule acne are bumps that are larger in size and tender to the touch. The center of the acne blemish usually has pus that is whitish or yellowish in colour that is caused by an infected pore cavity. Acne pustules acne is generally hard and painful to the touch. The skin adjoining the bump is likely to have a red and inflamed look.
Nodule or nodular acne is a chronic version of acne, with large, inflamed, hard, and painful lumps firmly ensconced within the skin. These acne lesions form when clogged pores damage the deeper tissues and cells underlying the skin. The lesions can result in dark spots, scarring, and similar complications of the skin.
Acne scars form when lesions such as papules, pustules or cystic acne, get inflamed and infected. When these inflamed lesions ‘pop’ or burst, the follicle walls get damaged or ripped apart. The larger and deeper breaks in the follicle wall cause substantial skin damage and depressed scars are formed.
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Customized Acne Treatments
Acne is a complex skin condition with causes that go beyond cosmetic issues. While factors such as hormonal activity, genetic makeup, and stress play a part in the development of pimple, the solutions go beyond skin-deep. Moreover, not everyone’s acne blemish condition can be treated the same way. The effective way on how to treat acne calls for identifying the root causes and addressing them. Assessment and diagnosis of the root causes of acne are an integral aspect of acne medical treatment for the cheek, forehead, face, body, neck, chest, back (bacne) or butt. Thus, a customized multi-modal approach by going to an acne clinic and using the right products for your skin based on medical principles can help deliver effective treatment for pimple.
Acne is a complex skin condition with causes that go beyond cosmetic issues. While factors such as hormonal activity, genetic makeup, and stress play a part in the development of pimple, the solutions go beyond skin-deep. Moreover, not everyone’s acne condition can be treated the same way. Effectively treating acne calls for identifying the root causes and addressing them. Assessment and diagnosis of the root causes of acne are an integral aspect of acne medical treatment for the face, body, neck, back (bacne) or butt. Thus, a customized multi-modal approach by going to an acne clinic and using the right products for your skin based on medical principles can help deliver effective treatment for pimple.
Oral & Topical Medication
Topical medications include retinoids and antibiotics, which helps to kill acne bacteria effectively. Suitable for moderate and severe acne such as cyst acne. Oral medications are also called systemic pimple treatments because they are absorbed throughout your entire body. They're only available with a prescription from your doctor. These drugs are commonly used to treat cheek acne or back acne that is persistent and difficult to treat. Each medicine comes with its own risks and benefits. It's important to speak to your doctor to make sure you treat your pimple safely and effectively.
Express Acne MediFacial Treatment (45mins)
This customized medical skin peel acne treatment targets the epidermal layer of the skin, to eliminate the dead skin & bacteria hidden in the skin. This treatment can also control active sebum production and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. Expect a smoother complexion with a glowing effect. Chemically formulated medical peel at a clinic is most effective for dull and acne-prone skin.
FIRST TREATMENT : | $128.00 |
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT : *All prices quoted are before GST | $158.00 |
Oral & Topical Medication
Topical medications include retinoids and antibiotics, which helps to kill acne bacteria effectively. Suitable for moderate and severe acne. Oral medications for pimple are also called systemic treatments because they are absorbed throughout your entire body. They're only available with a prescription from your doctor. These drugs are commonly used to treat acne such on the cheek or back that is persistent and difficult to treat. Each medicine comes with its own risks and benefits. It's important to speak to your doctor to make sure you treat your pimple safely and effectively.
Express Acne MediFacial Treatment (45mins)
This customized medical skin peel acne treatments targets the epidermal layer of the skin, to eliminate the dead skin & bacteria hidden in the skin. This treatment can also control active sebum production and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. Expect a smoother complexion with a glowing effect. Chemically formulated medical peel at a clinic is most effective for dull and acne-prone skin.
FIRST TREATMENT : | $128.00 |
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT : *All prices quoted are before GST | $158.00 |
Signature Acne Medi-Facial
This eight-step signature medical acne facial uses high-quality medical-grade products designed to deep cleanse the face, exfoliate the skin and allow the dead skin cells to shed more effectively. It eliminates factors causing face acne, including excess sebum production, clogged pores, Propionibacterium acnes (P.acnes), redness and inflammation. Ensoul Signature Acne Medi-Facial can effectively help clear your current pimple or blemish and prevent future acne breakouts.
FIRST TREATMENT : | $168.00 |
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT : *All prices quoted are before GST | $198.00 |
Ultrasound Acne Skin Repair
This therapy uses ultrasound technology to stimulate blood circulation, activate fibroblasts, reduce inflammation, aids cell repair and skin regeneration. It also helps strengthen skin immunity and reduce bad enzymes known as Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) concentrations that manifest themselves in pimple. This Ultrasound Acne Skin Repair Therapy is also suitable for individuals with sensitive skin.
FIRST TREATMENT : | $88.00 |
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT : *All prices quoted are before GST | $120.00 |
Signature Acne Medi-Facial
This eight-step signature medical pimple facial uses high-quality medical-grade products designed to deep cleanse the face, exfoliate the skin and allow the dead skin cells to shed more effectively. It eliminates factors causing acne, including excess sebum production, clogged pores, Propionibacterium acnes (P.acnes), redness and inflammation. Ensoul Signature Acne Medi-Facial can effectively help clear your current pimple and prevent future breakouts.
FIRST TREATMENT : | $168.00 |
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT : *All prices quoted are before GST | $198.00 |
Ultrasound Acne Skin Repair
This therapy uses ultrasound technology to stimulate blood circulation, activate fibroblasts, reduce inflammation, aids cell repair and skin regeneration. It also helps strengthen skin immunity and reduce bad enzymes known as Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) concentrations that manifest themselves in pimple. This Ultrasound Acne Skin Repair Therapy is also suitable for individuals with sensitive skin.
FIRST TREATMENT : | $88.00 |
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT : *All prices quoted are before GST | $120.00 |
S. Acne Treatment by Sylfirm
Ensoul's S. Acne Treatment is suitable for individuals with acne, scarring, and post-acne marks - also known as Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). This U.S. FDA-approved treatment uses ultrafine microneedles to transmit targeted pulsed radiofrequency energy to the basement membrane and dermis to minimize pores, control oil production, break down scar tissue, remodel the collagen and reduce scar appearance.FIRST TREATMENT : | $198.00 |
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT : *All prices quoted are before GST | $280.00 |
PIH Laser Therapy
Ensoul's extensive range of laser treatments uses a combination of customised lasers to treat face or cheek acne, mild scarring, and PIH (brown and red acne marks). This laser treatment for acne helps unclog pores, reduce sebum production, and destroy P.acnes. It also helps to clear existing breakouts, reduces future outbreaks and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. Other benefits of this laser treatment include:
- Lighten acne marks
- Enhance uneven skin tone and texture
- Stimulate collagen production
- Improve acne scarring
S. Acne Treatment by Sylfirm
Ensoul's S. Acne Treatment is suitable for individuals with acne, scarring, and post-acne marks - also known as Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). This U.S. FDA-approved treatment uses ultrafine microneedles to transmit targeted pulsed radiofrequency energy to the basement membrane and dermis to minimize pores, control oil production, break down scar tissue, remodel the collagen and reduce scar appearance.FIRST TREATMENT : | $198.00 |
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT : *All prices quoted are before GST | $250.00 |
PIH Laser Therapy
Ensoul's extensive range of laser treatments uses a combination of customised lasers to treat face or cheek acne, mild scarring, and PIH (brown and red acne marks). For active acne, this treatment helps unclog pores, reduce sebum production, and destroy P.acnes. It also helps to clear existing breakouts, reduces future outbreaks and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. Other benefits of this treatment include:
- Lighten acne marks
- Enhance uneven skin tone and texture
- Stimulate collagen production
- Improve acne scarring
Xtensive Microneedling Scar Repair
Formation of atrophic acne scars occurs due to insufficient production of collagen, during the skin-healing process. Many pimple patients suffer from a variety of scarring that ranges from icepick, and boxcar, to rolling scars. Dual radiofrequency (RF) micro-needling procedure is designed to deliver RF energy deeper, and more precisely to the target areas - through gold microneedles. The controlled micro-injuries produced in the dermis, by the micro-needles, encourage the growth factors such as collagen and fibroblast, during the healing process. The treatment relies on micro needles to break down the scar tissue, and is effective for treating skin surface issues like scars, wrinkles, laxity, uneven tone and texture.
TREATMENT PRICE: | $500.00 |
*All prices quoted are before GST |
Xtensive Microneedling Scar Repair
Formation of atrophic acne scars occurs due to insufficient production of collagen, during the skin-healing process. Many pimple patients suffer from a variety of scarring that ranges from icepick, and boxcar, to rolling scars. Dual radiofrequency (RF) micro-needling procedure is designed to deliver RF energy deeper, and more precisely to the target areas - through gold microneedles. The controlled micro-injuries produced in the dermis, by the micro-needles, encourage the growth factors such as collagen and fibroblast, during the healing process. The treatment relies on micro needles to break down the scar tissue, and is effective for treating skin surface issues like scars, wrinkles, laxity, uneven tone and texture.
TREATMENT PRICE: | $500.00 |
*All prices quoted are before GST |
Learn More on What We Can Do to Treat Acne
Dr. Thean & Dr. Chiam
Led by Dr. Kenneth Thean, Ensoul Medical Clinic is an accredited Medical Aesthetic Clinic that has been serving both local and expatriate communities in Singapore for over 30 years. Situated in the heart of town (Orchard), the clinic is well-equipped, comfortable, and protects privacy, while being accessible to all.
Supporting Dr. Kenneth Thean, is Dr. Chiam Chiak Teng, who specialises in treating pigmentation, acne and acne scars, in addition to other medical and cosmetic dermatological conditions.
Everyone's skin is different; therefore, not all treatments are suitable for your skin. To learn more about your conditions, Speak to our skin doctors for an in-depth discussion to determine which treatment options are right for your skin.
Dr. Thean & Dr. Chiam
Led by Dr. Kenneth Thean, Ensoul Medical Clinic is an accredited Medical Aesthetic Clinic that has been serving both local and expatriate communities in Singapore for over 30 years. Situated in the heart of town (Orchard), the clinic is well-equipped, comfortable, and protects privacy, while being accessible to all.
Supporting Dr. Kenneth Thean, is Dr. Chiam Chiak Teng, who specialises in treating pigmentation, acne and acne scars, in addition to other medical and cosmetic dermatological conditions.
Everyone's skin is different; therefore, not all treatments are suitable for your skin. To learn more about your conditions, Speak to our doctor for an in-depth discussion to determine which treatment options are right for your skin.
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Find out which types of acne you're having and what treatment solution is suitable for you.
A: Oftentimes, acne will go away on its own after puberty has ended. However, there are some people who will continue to struggle with acne in adulthood. But the good news is that all acne can be successfully treated, it is about finding the suitable treatment as well as having a proper skin care regime.
It is also important to take care of your acne conditions early to prevent future scarring in the future which can be difficult and more expensive to treat.
A: There are multiple ways you can keep your skin healthy.
1) Use a gentle facial cleanser, avoid over exfoliating your skin.
2) For women - select makeup that does not clog the pores or change your makeup if it is causing you to have blemishes.
3) Exercising can help to promote skin cell health as it increases the blood flow. The increase in blood flow can provide both oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carries away waste products. By exercising, it can also alleviate stress which in turn keeps those stress levels down and helps your skin look radiant.
A: If over-the-counter pimple treatments such as topical retinoid or creams containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid are ineffective and your acne condition becomes more severe. It is good to approach your doctor for an alternative solution early. Severe acne, if left untreated, may lead to acne scarring, which may require a longer time to treat.