Acne Treatment

Acne is one of the most common conditions managed at Shine Dermatology Clinic, and Dr Rajaratnam's approach reflects the current dermatological evidence: acne is a multifactorial inflammatory disease, not a hygiene problem, and sustainable results require a structured treatment plan rather than a single procedure.

For active acne, the clinic prescribes prescription-strength topical and oral medications including retinoids, antibiotics, and hormonal therapies where indicated, along with adjunctive laser sessions targeting the sebaceous glands and inflammatory papules. VBeam Pulsed Dye Laser reduces the erythema associated with inflamed lesions while downregulating sebum-producing pathways. Pico Laser toning sessions help normalise skin texture and reduce…

For patients with established acne scarring — rolling, boxcar, or ice-pick morphologies — the clinic offers SmartXide Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, Sylfirm X microneedling radiofrequency, and subcision. These approaches stimulate new collagen to elevate depressed scars and smooth skin texture progressively over a series of sessions.