Melasma

Melasma

Melasma is a common skin problem. It causes brown to gray-brown patches, usually on the face.

Most people get it on their cheeks, bridge of their nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip. It also can appear on other parts of the body that get lots of sun, such as the forearms and neck.

Main cause of Melasma

This means birth control pills, pregnancy, and hormone therapy can all trigger melasma. Stress and thyroid disease are also thought to be causes of melasma. Additionally, sun exposure can cause melasma because ultraviolet rays affect the cells that control pigment.

Why does melasma occur?

When melasma occurs during pregnancy, it is also called chloasma, or “the mask of pregnancy.” Pregnant women experience increased estrogen, progesterone, and melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) levels during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Melanocytes are the cells in the skin that deposit pigment

Treatment of Melasma

  • Topical agents
  • Chemical Peels
  • Laser and light-based treatments
    The lesions of melasma are not the only hyperpigmented lesions that are successfully treated with laser and light therapy. Hori’s nevus, which often appears as macular blue-gray lesions in a bilateral facial distribution similar to melasma, has been successfully treated with Q-switched lasers in a handful of studies within the last 2 decades.

 

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No two individuals are the same. Our treatments are customized to each individual’s unique skin type & needs.

Through consultation with our doctor, a thorough analysis will be undertaken to determine the ideal treatment methods for the best possible results.

Urticana (Hives)

Urticana (Hives)

Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly — either as a result of the body’s reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons . 

Urticaria occurs when the body reacts to an allergen and releases histamine and other chemicals from under the surface of the skin. The histamine and chemicals cause inflammation and fluid to accumulate under the skin, causing wheals.

  • Although hives are very common, and their cause is often elusive
  • Hives can change size rapidly and move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in other places, often in a matter of hours
  • Ordinary hives flare up suddenly
  • Occasionally hives are produced by direct physical stimulation by environmental forces like heat, cold, and sunlight
  • Antihistamines are the most common treatment for hives
  • Hives typically are not associated with long-term or serious complications.

 

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Dr Lynn Chiam graduated from the National University of Singapore and subsequently received her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Internal Medicine) United Kingdom. She completed her specialist training in dermatology...

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Why choose Children & Adult Skin Clinic?

No two individuals are the same. Our treatments are customized to each individual’s unique skin type & needs.

Through consultation with our doctor, a thorough analysis will be undertaken to determine the ideal treatment methods for the best possible results.

Microneedling Scar Removal

Microneedling Injection Skin Rejuvenation/ Scar Removal

Micro needling injection is a skincare technique for skin rejuvenation, improves skin texture, fine lines and remove scars. 

Microneedling injection is being touted as the solution for everything from improving acne scarring to diminishing wrinkles, and helping skincare ingredients penetrate better.

  • Microneedling injection is a injection procedure that uses small needles to prick the skin.
  • The purpose of treatment is to generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin.
  • Microneedling injection is mostly used on the face and may treat various scars, wrinkles, and large pores.

Treatment

  • Microneedling injection is minimally invasive, requiring no downtime
  • It’s considered safe for most people who are in overall good health
  • The procedure isn’t safe for people who use certain acne medications or for women who are pregnant
  • You’ll experience minor redness and irritation for a few days after the procedure
  • Total prep and procedure time is about two hours
  • You may need at least four procedures or more for the best results


Efficacy

  • It’s considered effective in treating minor scarring related to acne, wounds, and aging. You’ll likely notice brighter, firmer skin, too.
  • Ideal results are achieved after multiple sessions.
  • Microneedling injection is far more effective than at-home rollers.

 

 

Dr Lynn Chiam…

Dr Lynn Chiam graduated from the National University of Singapore and subsequently received her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Internal Medicine) United Kingdom. She completed her specialist training in dermatology...

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Why choose Children & Adult Skin Clinic?

No two individuals are the same. Our treatments are customized to each individual’s unique skin type & needs.

Through consultation with our doctor, a thorough analysis will be undertaken to determine the ideal treatment methods for the best possible results.

Viral Infections

Viral Warts & Infections

Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus, or HPV.

Molluscum Contagiosum: Common Skin Condition In Toddlers & Kids

Molluscum Contagious can be treated by physical removal, by some topical medications and by a cryotherapy. 

Types of warts include:

  • Common warts, which often appear on your fingers, toes and on the knees Plantar warts, which show up on the soles of your feet
  • Genital warts, which are a sexually transmitted disease
  • Flat warts are skin-coloured and can appear in any area of the body
  • Periungual warts prefer to grow at the sides or under the nails and can distort nail growth

Warts are contagious and may spread from one area of the body to another or to others. There is no way to prevent warts.

 
In children, warts often go away on their own. In adults, they tend to stay. If they hurt or bother you, 
or if they multiply, you can remove them.
 


Treatment

Many people don’t bother to treat them because treatment can be more uncomfortable and troublesome than the warts – they are hardly ever a serious problem. However, warts may be painful and they often look ugly and cause embarrassment.
 

Chemical treatment
 
Chemical treatment includes salicylic acid, 5-fluorouracil and imiquimod which work by removing the dead surface skin cells.
 
 
Cryotherapy
 
Cryotherapy is the most common treatment for warts. The wart is frozen with liquid nitrogen repeatedly, at one to three week intervals. This is uncomfortable for a few minutes and may result in blistering for several days.
 
 
Electrosurgery
 
Electrosurgery (curettage & cautery) is used for particularly large and annoying warts. Under local anaesthetic, the growth is pared away and the base burned by diathermy or cautery. The wound heals in about two weeks.
 
 
Laser Treatment
 
Large warts can also be treated by CO2 laser. This can result in a wound which can take about 2 weeks to heal.

Dr Lynn Chiam…

Dr Lynn Chiam graduated from the National University of Singapore and subsequently received her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Internal Medicine) United Kingdom. She completed her specialist training in dermatology...

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Why choose Children & Adult Skin Clinic?

No two individuals are the same. Our treatments are customized to each individual’s unique skin type & needs.

Through consultation with our doctor, a thorough analysis will be undertaken to determine the ideal treatment methods for the best possible results.

Ultherapy Ultrasound Skin Tightening

Ultherapy Ultrasound Skin Tightening

Ultherapy uses time-tested ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin naturally—without surgery or downtime.

The Non-invasive Lift


Ultherapy treats the deep layers of skin tissue without disturbing the surface of the skin

Ultherapy is the only non-invasive procedure FDA-cleared to lift skin on the neck, under the chin and on the eyebrow.

Now also FDA-cleared to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the décolletage, Ultherapy can help you achieve a fresher look from your brow to your chest!


Ultrasound imaging allows doctors to see where the treatment energy will be delivered.

Focused Ultrasound. No Surgery.

Ultherapy harnesses the power of ultrasound to transform the brow, chin, neck and chest. Ultrasound, of course, has been used throughout the medical field for more than 50 years—and Ultherapy has been established as effective in clinical studies* and in over a million treatments worldwide.

Ultherapy relies on ultrasound therapy to deliver its collagen-boosting treatment. It also incorporates traditional ultrasound imaging, which allows practitioners to see the layers of tissue they are treating, ensuring the treatment energy is delivered to where it will be most beneficial.

 

Builds New Collagen

The Ultherapy® procedure stimulates collagen production by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the skin’s foundational layer typically addressed in cosmetic surgery—without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin.

 

No Toxins or Needles

Unlike lasers, radio frequency, surgery and other technologies, non-surgical Ultherapy bypasses the surface of the skin to deliver the right amount of ultrasound energy at the right depths and the right temperature. This energy triggers a natural response under the skin, jumpstarting the regenerative process that produces fresh, new collagen.

No Downtime. Natural Results.

Some patients see an initial effect right after their treatment, but the real results appear over 2−3 months* as new collagen works to lift and tighten skin on the neck, chin and brow as well as smooth skin on the chest.

While Ultherapy won’t duplicate the results of a facelift, it’s a clinically proven non-invasive alternative for those not ready for surgery—and can even be an option for patients who wish to extend the effects of cosmetic surgery.

For more information, visit Ultherapy Singapore.

 

Dr Lynn Chiam…

Dr Lynn Chiam graduated from the National University of Singapore and subsequently received her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Internal Medicine) United Kingdom. She completed her specialist training in dermatology...

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Why choose Children & Adult Skin Clinic?

No two individuals are the same. Our treatments are customized to each individual’s unique skin type & needs.

Through consultation with our doctor, a thorough analysis will be undertaken to determine the ideal treatment methods for the best possible results.

Acne Therapy

Theraclear Acne Therapy

The ONLY technology that treats multiple CAUSES of acne in a SINGLE machine. (p. acne bacteria and hyperactive sebaceous glands and blocked pores)

TheraClear Acne Therapy is a breakthrough acne treatment that combines a gentle vacuum with a painless therapeutic broadband light. 

The TheraClear system is FDA cleared to treat the widest range of acne in all skin types:

  • Mild to moderate inflammatory acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Comdonal Acne
  • Pustular Acne


How does TheraClear work?

TheraClear’s Gentle Deep Extraction Technology™ cleanses the pore

  • Sebum, dead skin cells, bacteria are extracted from deep within the pore
  • Blocked pathways are cleared so oral and topical medications work better

Concentrated Light Destroys Acne Causing Bacteria

  • Immediate results within 24-48 hours post treatment
  • Dramatic improvement in skin texture with a reduction in pore size

Unique Skin Cooling System Keeps Skin Comfortable

  • FDA approved to treat all skin types including darker skinned patients

What can I expect?

The doctor will place the hand piece on the treatment area. You will then feel a gentle pressure which removes acne causing bacteria and cleanses skin. Concentrated therapeutic light then destroys bacteria and helps calm inflammation., after which treatment is completed, with pores cleansed.

What are the main benefits of TheraClear’s acne therapy?

  • No pain, no downtime
  • Fast 10 minute treatments
  • Visible improvement
  • Effective on mild to moderate inflammatory acne, commodenal and pustular acne
  • Requires no pre-treatment gels or anaesthetics
  • Safe on all skin types

How many treatment sessions will it take?

It usually takes 4 to 5 treatments. More sessions may be likely for more severe acne. The treatment interval is weekly or every two weeks.

How long do the results last?

Patients typically stay clear for three months post-treatment. Those on maintenance regiments have stayed clear for a year or more.

Why is this better than other acne treatment devices?

Those devices do not have a suction component. Without suction, the sebum remains inside the pilosebaceous gland, making the treatment far less effective.

Who is this for?

ThereClear is right for you if:

  • You have acne
  • Your skin is oily and/or you have large pores
  • Over the counter acne medications just don’t seem to work for you
  • You choose to avoid systemic treatments for acne such as oral antibiotics
  • Your acne does not respond to antibiotics
  • You want to avoid the side effects associated with drugs
  • Previous laser treatments have been too painful and not very effective

Dr Lynn Chiam…

Dr Lynn Chiam graduated from the National University of Singapore and subsequently received her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Internal Medicine) United Kingdom. She completed her specialist training in dermatology...

More about Dr. Lynn...






Why choose Children & Adult Skin Clinic?

No two individuals are the same. Our treatments are customized to each individual’s unique skin type & needs.

Through consultation with our doctor, a thorough analysis will be undertaken to determine the ideal treatment methods for the best possible results.

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