Acne

Acne

Acne is a condition that results from the combination of excessive sebum production, the plugging of pores, and the inflammatory action of skin bacteria. Features of acne include blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, pustules, and cysts which may result in permanent...
Actinic Keratosis

Actinic Keratosis

Long term exposure to the sun may cause the development of actinic keratoses (AK). They most often appear as small rough scaly spots or patches with underlying redness and occasionally, no scaling is apparent. Commonly, you can find them on the top of the head, on the...
Age-related facial changes

Age-related facial changes

The naturally-occurring age-related facial changes can be grouped into 3 categories – Deflation, Deterioration and Descent. Deflation happens as a result of the bone structure diminishing and shifting at varying degrees. Meanwhile, the fat pockets in the face...
Sun damage

Sun damage

Sun damage is not part of the natural aging process associated with changes to the skin. Instead, it is the accumulated effect of exposure to the sun. This can result in brown pigmentation, melasma, broken blood vessels, dehydration, thinner skin, fine lines, enlarged...