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Hi there, I am having an issue with my skin. I have eczema and sometimes it gets worse when I am feeling stressed or when the weather gets too humid. How can I mitigate this? Thank you.
Hi, I’m Dr. Paul Yow – Director of Aesthetic Medicine at Eagle Aesthetics and Surgery and I hope the following answer will be useful to you! You have correctly identified that stress and weather/environmental changes can trigger eczema flares in persons with sensitive skin or difficult to manage eczRead more
Hi, I’m Dr. Paul Yow – Director of Aesthetic Medicine at Eagle Aesthetics and Surgery and I hope the following answer will be useful to you!
You have correctly identified that stress and weather/environmental changes can trigger eczema flares in persons with sensitive skin or difficult to manage eczema. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to mitigate the flares and soothe the skin faster.
With regards to which type – as there are many brands out there, I would advise for a moisturizer that is adequate for your lifestyle and one that does not irritate your skin. For example – you can consider a thicker moisturiser for the night especially if you sleep in an airconditioned room. The main takeaway would be to find a moisturiser that you will apply frequently and just keep reapplying it.
In the case of a bad flare, it is always good to see a doctor early to review the condition and see if medical treatment such as topical steroids to control the flare or anti-histamines to control the itch are required. Delaying a review can often lead to a prolongation of the flare and may contribute to other side effects such as excoriations and infections from scratching at the eczema sites.
If there are certain instances or products you know will cause a flare – do your best to avoid them to reduce the chance of a flare occurring.
If you have any concerns about your options, feel free to reach out for more information. Happy to help answer any more questions!
Dr. Paul Yow
Director of Aesthetic Medicine
Eagle Aesthetics & Surgery
Instagram: Dr. Paul Yow
The information provided on this forum is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider for any medical concerns, diagnosis or treatment.
See lessHi, I'm interested to know more about fractional lasers. I've heard that it's good for sagging skin and acne scars, was wondering if it would also help to shrink my pores? What are some of the benefits of going for fractional lasers and is it different from Pico lasers?
Hi, I’m Dr. Paul Yow – Director of Aesthetic Medicine at Eagle Aesthetics and Surgery and I hope the following answer will be useful to you! You’re absolutely right – fractional lasers do help stimulate collagen production and can be an effective method to rejuvenate the skin and target texture concRead more
Hi, I’m Dr. Paul Yow – Director of Aesthetic Medicine at Eagle Aesthetics and Surgery and I hope the following answer will be useful to you!
You’re absolutely right – fractional lasers do help stimulate collagen production and can be an effective method to rejuvenate the skin and target texture concerns of scarring and pores as well as fine lines.
There can be some overlap between PICO and fractional lasers but generally speaking with fractional lasers, we are referring to a class of lasers such as the Carbon Dioxide laser or Halo Laser that causes microscopic columns of damage to the skin to trigger a wound healing response to improve the skin. With PICO lasers, we are referencing a class of lasers based on their speed / rate of fire, i.e. they fire a laser beam at ultrashort picosecond pulses, and when people refer to them, they are traditionally referring to PICO lasers to help even out skin tone and treat hyperpigmentation.
However, as laser technology advances – you will find many new PICO lasers have settings or handpieces to operate as both a fractional as well as toning (anti-pigmentation) device and this can be changed based on what your doctor is planning in that session for you.
If you have any concerns, feel free to reach out for more information. Happy to help answer any more questions!
Dr. Paul Yow
Director of Aesthetic Medicine
Eagle Aesthetics & Surgery
Instagram: Dr. Paul Yow
The information provided on this forum is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider for any medical concerns, diagnosis or treatment.
See lessI (20M) have had really bad acne since I was a teenager. It hasn't improved at all over the years, but is it true that taking Accutane can help?
Hi, I’m Dr. Paul Yow – Director of Aesthetic Medicine at Eagle Aesthetics and Surgery and I hope the following answer will be useful to you! Accutane or oral isotretinoin is an vitamin A derivative and is an effective treatment for moderate to severe forms of acne. It works by: (i) reducing the sizeRead more
Hi, I’m Dr. Paul Yow – Director of Aesthetic Medicine at Eagle Aesthetics and Surgery and I hope the following answer will be useful to you!
Accutane or oral isotretinoin is an vitamin A derivative and is an effective treatment for moderate to severe forms of acne.
It works by:
(i) reducing the size and activity of the skin’s oil glands.
(ii) reducing bacteria on the skin
(iii) preventing excessive buildup of dead skin cells to clog pores
(iv) reducing the inflammation associated with acne
The issues to note with acutance would be the need for regular blood tests to check on the liver and cholesterol levels, the side effect of dryness due to lessen sebum or oil production as well as an adherence to the completion of the course calculated by your doctor.
Aside from acutance, there are a wide range of treatment options for acne ranging from oral antibiotics, topical medications and skin care to lasers and microneedling and I would advised seeing someone to discuss these options as well as your suitability for acutance.
If you have any concerns about your options, feel free to reach out for more information. Happy to help answer any more questions!
Dr. Paul Yow
Director of Aesthetic Medicine
Eagle Aesthetics & Surgery
Instagram: Dr. Paul Yow
The information provided on this forum is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider for any medical concerns, diagnosis or treatment.
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