Acne Treatment

Specialist-led acne management for adolescents and adults, including prescription topicals, oral antibiotics, isotretinoin, and procedural options such as chemical peels and extractions.

Stratum Skin & Surgery provides comprehensive, evidence-based acne management for patients of all ages, from teenage comedonal acne to severe cystic acne in adults. Dr Tay Liang Kiat assesses each patient's acne type, severity, and underlying contributors — including hormonal factors, diet, and skincare habits — before tailoring a treatment plan. Medical therapies include prescription-strength topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide combinations, topical and oral antibiotics (where appropriate with antibiotic stewardship), and isotretinoin (Roaccutane) for moderate-to-severe or refractory acne. Hormonal acne in female patients may be addressed with hormonal therapy in conjunction with the patient's GP or gynaecologist. Procedural options complement medical therapy: chemical peels (glycolic, salicylic) help accelerate comedone clearance and improve post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, while manual extraction under clinical conditions removes deep-seated congestion. Acne scarring treatment is also available for patients with established atrophic or rolling scars. Regular follow-ups are built into the protocol to monitor response and adjust therapy. The clinic's specialist setting ensures that complex or treatment-resistant cases receive the clinical depth they require, beyond what is available at a GP level.