by Elegance Clinic | Jul 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Q: Face masks are irritating my skin, doc!A: Wearing face mask has become a new norm to many of us amid this pandemic. However, wearing it for long hours has caused some unwanted side effects to the skin. These include rashes and skin irritation resulting from...
by Elegance Clinic | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
A: This lesion is called impetigo. A type of skin bacterial infection. It is very common in infants and children. It usually occurs around the nose and mouth areas, may also involve the body, hands and feet. It is very contagious. Therefore, early antibiotic treatment...
by Elegance Clinic | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
A: There are different types of acne scars. If they are just dark spots, they usually take 4 to 6 months to fade away. But if there is an underlying skin structure disruption eg. deep indentation, it will not recover fully. New technologies have made acne marks to...
by Elegance Clinic | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
A: This is Mongolian spot. It is a type of birthmark. It is flat and blue-gray in colour. It typically appears on the buttocks or lower back. Mongolian spots aren’t related to an underlying health condition. No treatment is necessary. They usually fade before...
by Elegance Clinic | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
A: These 2 conditions appears to be different, but they have a similar cause and the treatment is similar too. Both conditions are lumped together as acne. Acne occurs when dead skin, oil and bacteria become trapped in the pores. Whitehead appears when the pores are...