Acne & Acne Scar Treatment

Comprehensive specialist acne management including topical and systemic prescriptions, intralesional injections for cystic acne, and acne scar procedures including laser resurfacing, microneedling, and chemical peels.

Dermatology Collective offers a full-spectrum acne treatment programme led by FAMS-certified dermatologists who manage everything from mild comedonal acne to severe nodulocystic disease and post-acne scarring. Active acne is addressed through evidence-based topical prescriptions — retinoids (adapalene, tretinoin, trifarotene), antibiotic-benzoyl peroxide combinations, azelaic acid, dapsone gel, and clascoterone for hormonal acne in women. Systemic therapy options include oral antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline) and oral isotretinoin (Accutane) for moderate-to-severe or treatment-resistant acne, initiated under appropriate monitoring protocols including liver function and pregnancy tests where required. Hormonal treatments such as combined oral contraceptives or spironolactone are available for female patients with hormonally driven acne. For painful cystic breakouts, intralesional corticosteroid injections can provide rapid deflation of individual lesions, reducing pain and preventing deep scarring. Once active acne is controlled, the clinic addresses acne scarring with a tailored combination of procedures: chemical peels for surface discolouration, ablative and non-ablative laser treatments (including fractional CO2 and pulsed dye laser) for textural improvement and red/raised scars, microneedling for collagen induction, dermal fillers for deep atrophic rolling scars, and punch excision for ice-pick scars. Treatment plans are staged across multiple sessions, with photo documentation to track improvement. The dual focus on clearing active acne and improving scarring makes this one of the most comprehensive acne services available in Singapore.