Acne
Skin & Dermatology
Family-physician–led skin, hair and nail care at our Punggol & Joo Chiat clinics — eczema, acne, rashes, paediatric dermatology, hair and scalp concerns and other common skin conditions. Led by Dr Kenneth Tan, Family Medicine Specialist with Special Interest in Dermatology.
Acne — what works, what doesn't, and why most over-the-counter routines disappoint
April 23, 2026
by Dr Kenneth Tan
A plain-language guide to acne in adolescents and adults — why it happens, why most over-the-counter routines disappoint, the topical and oral treatments that actually work, isotretinoin honestly, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in Asian skin, and when to come and see us.