The Medical Advisor

How many times have you tried Googling and asking your friends for recommended acne skincare products, but found yourself confused and overwhelmed? If you are looking for the best acne treatment product in Singapore, you are in the right place. This article was written with you in mind. Pimples form when dead skin cells mix with excess oil (sebum). This mixture plugs the pore, causing swelling. Bacteria can grow in the mix and lead to infection and pus. In order to treat acne, dead skin cells need to be cleared and oil-polluted pores need to be unclogged as well. The secret? ... Benzoyl Peroxide. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and also by causing the skin to dry and peel; therefore unclogging the infected oil-polluted pores as well. Benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment is typically applied to the affected areas in gel or cream form, in concentrations of 2.5% increasing through 5.0%, and up to 10%.No strong evidence suppor...

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it dissolves in fats and oils and can be kept for a long period in your body. Vitamin D is essential to the body in many ways. It helps the body absorb calcium from food and supplements. Muscles need it to move, for example, nerves need it to carry messages between the brain and every body part, and the immune system needs vitamin D to fight off invading bacteria and viruses. Together with calcium, vitamin D also helps protect older adults from osteoporosis. Apart from its role in maintaining bone health, vitamin D also has a role in maintaining skin health.  Vitamin D for Acne Acne is a common and complex skin disorder that can be stressful for many patients due to its chronicity. Although acne is caused by a number of factors, but chronic inflammation is an important mechanism. According to a study , vitamin D has an immune regulatory function in sebocytes, implying that vitamin D may have anti-inflammatory properties in acne patien...

Zinc is a powerful immune nutrient known for its benefits for providing immune health support and inflammation reduction. The anti-inflammatory properties of zinc are used in many common inflammatory dermatoses like acne, rosacea, eczemas, and ulcers, and wounds of varied etiology. Benefits of Zinc for Acne Zinc can aid in the fight against viruses and bacteria. Although most people obtain enough zinc from their diet, certain persons may benefit from temporary supplementation. Zinc pills, for example, are frequently advertised as a way to prevent colds or shorten sickness. Moreover, zinc has antioxidant properties that reduce the inflammatory response to dead cells, dirt, oil, and bacteria. This could assist with the redness and irritation that comes with moderate to severe acne and it can aid in the reduction of acne scars. You can get zinc through your diet from natural foods high in fatty acids and plant protein (such as walnuts), animal protein high in omega-3 fatty acid. But if yo...

How many times have you tried Googling and asking your friends for recommended acne skincare products, but found yourself confused and overwhelmed? If you are looking for the best acne treatment product in Malaysia , you are in the right place. This article was written with you in mind. Pimples form when dead skin cells mix with excess oil (sebum). This mixture plugs the pore, causing swelling. Bacteria can grow in the mix and lead to infection and pus. In order to treat acne, dead skin cells need to be cleared and oil-polluted pores need to be unclogged as well. The secret? ... Benzoyl Peroxide. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and also by causing the skin to dry and peel; therefore unclogging the infected oil-polluted pores as well. Benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment is typically applied to the affected areas in gel or cream form, in concentrations of 2.5% increasing through 5.0%, and up to 10%.No strong evide...

Are you looking for a product to treat your acne in Malaysia? With tons of low quality information out there on acne treatment, I am not surprised if you are confused and over-whelmed with acne treatment information or rather mis-information i.e. recommendations from Facebook friends, neighbours, emails, forum recommendations, search engine results etc. Another K-beauty innovation is popping up everywhere: acne patches. Instead of popping and picking your blemishes, slap a pimple patch on top of it. Unlike some spot treatments, the sticker won't leave your skin dry and flaky. Most are small, circular hydrocolloid bandages, meaning they absorb fluid from the pimple. You'll know it's working because you can see the process happening: The clear patch turns white and expands, and the skin (where your zit once was) flattens out and becomes redness-free. After a couple of hours (or a good night's sleep), peel it off to see your results. Acne stickers also have the added benef...