Dr. Tan’s Blog

Q: Are all bumps on face caused by acne? A: Not necessarily. It could be caused by another skin condition called folliculitis. While they might present in a similar fashion, acne and folliculitis are two different skin conditions that need to be cared for in different...

Q: Why do I keep getting chest acne? A: Apart from the face, acne can occur anywhere on our body. It tends to concentrate on the back, chest and shoulders where there is a higher density of hair follicles and oil- and sweat-producing glands. Chest acne breakout can be...

Q: What are the causes of dark lips? A: Dark lips are very common here. They can be caused by several factors. Lip hyperpigmentation is usually caused by sun exposure. This in fact is one of the most common causes of dark lips. Sunlight can trigger the body to produce...

Q: Can dry skin cause acne? A: Dry skin can cause an excess buildup of dead skin cells. This, in turn, can clog your pores and cause acne. In addition, dry skin makes your pores more likely to break open, allowing acne causing bacteria deeper into the skin. Dry skin...