Clinical Blogs — Acne

Do you have acne or pimple? To prevent acne, a proper skincare routine is important. We would like to share a few tips with you! Properly cleanse your face twice daily with a gentle cleanser Apply salicylic acid (BHA) containing product to penetrate into hair follicles to exfoliate the pores. This is good for acne prone or acneic skin. It also helps to reduce inflammation. Moisturize your skin with non-comedogenic products Use makeup that doesn’t clog your pores Always protect your skin from UV radiation. For example, use physical sunblock ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which possess anti-inflammatory...

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) after acne is commonly seen and can be very disturbing psychologically. These brown spots may persist for months or even years. Hydroquinone, the skin bleaching agent, is the gold standard for treatment hyperpigmentation including PIH caused by acne. It can be used in age 13 or older. Hydroquinone is usually started when the acne is resolved. Suggested frequency of application is twice daily for 2 to 6 months. The skin lightening process occurs over 1 to 6 months. If there is no improvement after 2 months, hydroquinone therapy should be discontinued. Sunscreen with an SPF of...