Acne Treatment

Shine Dermatology provides a comprehensive acne management programme combining prescription-grade medical therapy, laser treatments targeting sebaceous glands and redness, and acne scar correction. Treatment is personalised by a consultant dermatologist to address both active breakouts and residual scarring.

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 post-inflammatory erythema (PIE) — the persistent pink or red marks that linger after breakouts resolve. 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. The clinic also performs comedone extraction and medical-grade facial procedures as part of maintenance care between treatment sessions. Each patient receives a written skincare protocol covering morning and evening routines, sun protection, and lifestyle modifications to reduce sebum overproduction and skin barrier irritation. Patients with severe or cystic acne are assessed for oral isotretinoin therapy, managed under dermatological supervision with appropriate blood monitoring and patient counselling on side effects and contraception requirements.