by Dr Kenneth Lee | Oct 16, 2026 | Acne & Acne Scars
Doctor-written skin guide · Johor Bahru Subcision commonly causes bruising, swelling, tenderness and temporary firmness. Visible downtime may last several days and sometimes longer depending on the area, instrument, number of scars, medicines and individual healing....
by Dr Kenneth Lee | Oct 13, 2026 | Acne & Acne Scars
Doctor-written skin guide · Johor Bahru Scar treatment can usually begin when active acne is sufficiently controlled that new inflammatory lesions are no longer dominating the treatment area and the maintenance plan is stable. There is no universal waiting period;...
by Dr Kenneth Lee | Oct 10, 2026 | Acne & Acne Scars
Doctor-written skin guide · Johor Bahru For acne-prone skin, choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, water resistance when sweating or outdoors, and a non-comedogenic texture you can apply adequately. Comfort matters in Malaysia’s heat and...
by Dr Kenneth Lee | Oct 7, 2026 | Acne & Acne Scars
Doctor-written skin guide · Johor Bahru Over-treating acne can worsen dryness, stinging, redness and peeling, making patients less able to continue effective medication. Barrier support does not mean abandoning acne treatment; it means using a gentle cleanser,...
by Dr Kenneth Lee | Oct 4, 2026 | Acne & Acne Scars
Doctor-written skin guide · Johor Bahru Possible signs of hormonal influence include recurrent lower-face acne, predictable menstrual flares and acne appearing with irregular periods or other androgen-related symptoms. These signs are not diagnostic on their own. A...
by Dr Kenneth Lee | Oct 1, 2026 | Acne & Acne Scars
Doctor-written skin guide · Johor Bahru Adult acne may continue from adolescence or begin later. Hormonal fluctuation, stress, family tendency, pore-clogging products, medicines and friction can contribute, but jawline location alone does not prove a hormonal...
