Dr. Tan’s Blog

Q: What Can I Do to Treat Acne When I'm Pregnant? A: Hormonal changes in pregnancy will caused an increase in oil production, which can plug pores and lead to breakouts. But your favourite spot treatment or acne wash may not be safe right now, which makes pregnancy...

Q: What is Magnolia Bark used for in skincare? A: Magnolia Bark is the bark of a species of Magnolia which grows in the mountainous regions of China. It has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine for various skin complaints. It contains 2 main compounds, called...

Q: How does Clindamycin for acne work? A: Red, painful and inflamed acne is due to infection of a clogged pore trapped with the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. Clindamycin is an antibiotic. It works by slowing down the growth of bacteria, or by preventing bacteria...

Q: What Can I Do to Treat Melasma When I'm Pregnant? A: As high as 50 to 75 percent of expectant mothers get this so-called “mask of pregnancy" or "melasma". Melasma can happen in any stages of pregnancy. It can start as early as in the first trimester and continue...

Q: Why do we get back acne? A: Besides our face, acne tends to grow in other areas of the body like the chest, back and shoulders. Because these are the places with high concentration of sebaceous glands which are responsible in producing sebum on the skin. While...

Q: What is intermittent fasting? A: Intermittent fasting is one of those popular fitness & weight loss trends. It involves alternating cycles of fasting and eating. No food is allowed during the fasting period, but you can drink water, coffee, tea (without sugar...