How Common Are Your Skin Concerns?

Skin concerns such as dark spots and acne can affect both your overall appearance and the way you see yourself. And while you may not realize it, a lot of people also have similar concerns that they wish to treat or get rid of. The good news is you don’t have to live with them; there are treatments and products that can effectively address them. 

Continue reading as our aesthetic clinic in Singapore shares a brief rundown on how common some skin concerns are and what you can do to address or improve them.

Age spots/hyperpigmentation

Also referred to as liver spots, age spots are very common in those 50 and above, and show up in areas that get a lot of sun exposure. Younger people, however, can also have these spots, especially those who have unprotected sun exposure. Age spots are a type of hyperpigmentation, which is due to excess melanin or pigment production. 

What can help: Dermamelan is a medical depigmenting treatment that can lighten visible pigmentation and prevent reappearance. It can treat age spots, melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and blotchy skin. 

Facial redness

Conditions such as rosacea, broken blood vessels (tiny facial veins/spider veins), acne, and seborrhea can all cause facial redness. Rosacea affects about 435 million people and many of those with milder cases may not realize that they have rosacea. Common symptoms include flushing, spider veins, thickened skin, and papules and pustules.

What can help: Light and laser-based procedures such as laser skin rejuvenation and Limelight IPL Singapore procedures can help treat rosacea-related symptoms. We also have laser vein reduction for facial veins.

Oily skin or excess oil

This condition affects both men and women, even those without acne. While it mostly develops during puberty, many adults still deal with this concern. The sad part about oily skin or excess sebum is it can clog the pores and lead to acne and other blemishes. It is also associated with enlarged pores and a greasy or dirty appearance. 

What can help: The use of blotting paper, which absorbs excess oil on the face, can temporarily make the skin appear less shiny and greasy. It is also important to wash your face at least twice a day and after sweating out and make sure to choose a gentle cleanser and not over-wash. You can also include a vitamin C serum for fighting free radicals.

For aesthetic treatments, Meso-Tox or a combination of professional microneedling and small doses of cosmetic neurotoxin can help control sebum production and reduce pore size. The intradermal delivery of the injectable can help tighten your skin, improve wrinkle appearance, and give you glass-like glowing skin. 

Acne/hormonal acne

As one of the most common skin disorders, acne affects about 80% of adolescents and 40% of adults worldwide. Hormonal fluctuations or imbalances may lead to hormonal acne, which commonly affects females from puberty to 40 and sometimes beyond. Menstruation and menopause can also contribute to its development. 

What can help: Consulting a doctor is advisable, as you may need prescription medication, depending on what’s causing your acne. Over-the-counter treatments such as those products with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or retinoids can also help, but mostly for mild to moderate acne.

Wrinkles

Fine lines and wrinkles are a normal part of aging. They are more common in old age like in the 50s and beyond, but they can also appear in your 30s or in some cases, 20s. Common areas for wrinkles include the forehead, between the brows, and around the corners of the eyes. They can sometimes give the skin a tired, angry, or tired appearance even when you’re feeling otherwise.

What can help: Anti-wrinkle injectables or cosmetic neurotoxins temporarily weaken or paralyze the muscle responsible for the wrinkles, which then smooth the creases. There are also energy-based treatments that can soften wrinkles in the upper chest or décolletage like Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization (MFU-V). 

Blackheads

While blackheads are more common among teens, many adults (up to one in five) have them too. These forms of non-inflammatory acne are not trapped dirt; they are made of oxidized sebum and dead skin on your pores. Blackheads can make the skin look dull, but it is never advisable to pick or squeeze them.

What can help: VI Peel and hydra dermabrasion can clear out clogged pores and improve both your skin tone and texture. Acne medication with glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide can help reduce excess sebum and help the skin shed dead skin cells. 

Rough skin texture

Both skin tone and texture concerns are common among people of different ages and skin colors. It may make the skin on your face feel rough or bumpy, as well as dry to the touch. Skin concerns such as acne, acne scarring, enlarged pores, and other blemishes can contribute to textured skin. 

What can help:  A quality vitamin C serum can help combat oxidative stress and damage caused by free radicals. Exfoliating can also improve textured skin, as well as keeping it moisturized. For aesthetic treatments, laser skin rejuvenation can revive your complexion by stimulating new collagen, as well as chemical peels like VI Peels. 

For further reading: 3 Cutis Treatments that Can Tighten Pores and Improve Skin Texture

Book a consultation

Do some of the aforementioned skin concerns bother you too? Don’t hesitate to contact Cutis Medical Laser Clinics in Singapore and schedule a consultation with one of our aesthetic doctors to find out how we can help.