Acne Vulgaris

Acne Vulgaris - Causes and Risk Factors

What can trigger acne?

Stress
Skin occlusion eg. cosmetics, sportsgear, chin straps
Medications eg. anabolic steroids, progestins, lithium, isoniazid and phenytoin.
Menstruation (in girls)

Acitretin,

Isotretinoin,

Topical Acne Preparations,

Tretinoin

Article contributed by Dermatology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Dermatology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

Dr Kirsten Yeo Yi Wei

Head ＆ Senior Consultant

MBBS, MRCP(UK), MMed (Int Med)

Clinical Interests: Psoriasis, Vascular Anomalies

Dr Karen Choo Jui Lin

Senior Consultant

MBChB, MRCP ( UK)

Clinical Interests: General Dermatology, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Anaphylaxis, Drug Allergy, Food Allergy, Urticaria

Clin Assoc Prof Oh Choon Chiat

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MRCP (UK), FAMS (Dermatology), FRCP (London), MCI, M.Sc (Derm Prev Onco)

Clinical Interests: General Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Skin Surgery, Hospital Dermatology, Nail Surgery, Laser Surgery

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