Tag: skin
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Caring for Sensitive Skin: What You Need to Know
Many people describe their skin as “sensitive” — but what does that really mean?Sensitive skin syndrome is a recognised condition where the skin reacts with unpleasant sensations such as stinging, burning, itching, or tingling in response to things that normally shouldn’t cause discomfort. What Can Trigger Sensitive Skin? Sensitive skin doesn’t always have one clear…
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Ask About Acne
In conjunction with June as the Acne Awareness Month, let’s take a look at a few commonly asked questions about acne treatment and skin care. 1.How do I integrate acne treatment into my skin care regime? Topical treatment for acne can range from benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics like clindamycin, to retinoids. A simple mnemonic to remember…
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How will my doctor repair my wound during skin cancer surgery?
Removing a skin cancer using surgery (whether Mohs micrographic surgery or local excision) will result in a wound on the skin and/or surrounding structures. Finding the most appropriate way to repair this wound depends on the location of the wound, the availability of spare tissue around the area, any free margins that may be affected…
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Psoriasis 101
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. Let us learn more about this common condition in this blog post. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition which affects 2-3% of people worldwide. What causes psoriasis? Psoriasis is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors including triggers such as infections, injury to the skin…
Dr Kwan Zhenli - Dermatology 