Sat Jan 28 12:15:27 SGT 2012  
    SHIM CLINIC
168 Bedok South Avenue 3 #01-473
Singapore 460168
Tel: (+65) 6446 7446
Fax: (+65) 6449 7446
Web: Acne, Singapore (SG)
 Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7 pm to 11 pm
Public Holidays: Closed
Walk-in clinic. Appointments not required.
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Acne, Singapore (SG)
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Acne, Singapore (SG) @acne.sg: Acne, pimples, zits, and oily skin treatment, prevention clinic, Singapore - With Beauty SG & Shim Clinic skin care products and Neostrata® chemical peels.

Topics

Acne is a disorder of the skin with eruption of papules or pustules.

Acne treatment offering the best results involve inhibiting sebum and keratin production, limiting bacterial growth, and encouraging the shedding of skin cells to unclog pores.

Methods of treating acne:

Aesthetic services available:

References

Latest News

Acne risk higher for overweight teen girls
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:45:41 +0100 | Modern Medicine
Teenage girls who are obese or overweight are significantly more likely to develop acne than their normal-weight peers, a new Norwegian survey suggests. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Really?: The Claim: Excess Weight Raises the Risk of Acne
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:04:57 +0100 | NYT Health
Researchers have found, once again, that weight gain and moderate to severe acne go hand in hand, particularly among young women. (Source: NYT Health)

Inhibition of Propionibacterium acnes lipase by extracts of Indian medicinal plants
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 | International Journal of Cosmetic Science
This study reports for the first time the novel antilipase activity of chebulagic acid (IC50: 60 μM) with MIC value of 12.5 μg mL−1 against P. acnes.The inhibitory potential of plant extracts was further confirmed by plate assay. The organism was grown in the presence of subinhibitory concentrations of extracts from P. kurroa, V. negundo, T. chebula, E. ribes and antibiotics such as clindamycin and tetracycline. Extract from T. chebula showed significant inhibition of lipase activity and number of P. acnes.© 2012 The Authors ICS © 2012 Society of Cosmetic Scientists and the Société Française de Cosmétologie (Source: International Journal of Cosmetic Science)

Overweight linked to acne in teen girls
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:36:02 +0100 | Reuters: Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight girls in their late teens were twice as likely as their normal-weight peers to report having a lot of acne in a large new survey of Norwegian teenagers that did not find the same link in boys. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Overweight Linked to Acne in Teen Girls
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:35:51 +0100 | MedlinePlus Health News
Overweight girls in their late teens were twice as likely as their normal-weight peers to report having a lot of acne in a large new survey of Norwegian teenagers that did not find the same link in boys.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acne, Obesity in Children, Teen Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Suneva tests Artefill for acne scar treatment
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:35:51 +0100 | Modern Medicine
Suneva Medical has launched a multicenter phase 3 study to investigate the efficacy of the dermal filler Artefill (polymethylmethacrylate) for treatment of acne scars. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Overweight teen girls may have higher acne risk
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:32:54 +0100 | USATODAY.com Health
Teenage girls who are overweight or obese are significantly more likely to develop acne than their normal-weight peers, a new survey says. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne Risk
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100 | MedicineNet Skin General
Title: Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/16/2012 6:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/17/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)

Now is the perfect time to schedule your child's yearly physical
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:41:00 +0100 | Pediatric Health Associates
Kim GubbinsCertified Pediatric Nurse PractitionerWant to beat the rush?   Now is the best time to get your child’s physical/annual checkup completed!  Why wait until the summer ‘check-up’ crowd.  Scheduling it now gives you the opportunity to schedule an appointment when it's convenient for you.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and PHA recommend that all children have an annual well child exam even if a physical form is not needed for sports or school that particular year.   This visit will include a history of what is going on in the child's life, developmental screening (autism screening at 18 and 24 months), a physical examination, possible laboratory tests (such as hemoglobin, lead, cholesterol or a urinalysis) or vaccinations. There w...