Acne
Skin & Dermatology
Primary care dermatology for all ages – eczema, acne, rashes, hair and scalp issues, lesion checks and long-term skin health in a family practice setting.
Acne — what works, what doesn't, and why most over-the-counter routines disappoint
April 23, 2026
by Dr Kenneth Tan
A plain-language guide to acne in adolescents and adults — why it happens, why most over-the-counter routines disappoint, the topical and oral treatments that actually work, isotretinoin honestly, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in Asian skin, and when to come and see us.