Consultant-in-charge: Dr Hazel Oon

The Acne Clinic was started in May 2009, and operates on Tuesday afternoons.

Acne vulgaris is the second most common new condition seen at NSC. It can be associated with significant morbidity, such as scarring and keloid development, especially in patients with severe, inflammatory lesions. These patients may require oral medication in addition to topical medication for management of acne, and are closely monitored and cared for by our team of doctors and nurses in this clinic. Handling psychosocial stress of acne patients is another important aspect of patient care and the Acne Clinic works in collaboration with the Skin Health Clinic on this issue.

Objectives of the Clinic

• To allow research in areas of epidemiological data analysis, microbiological research pertaining to acne pathogenesis, clinical outcomes and longitudinal follow-up.
• To provide comprehensive and quality care for patients (including adults and teenagers) with moderate to severe acne vulgaris.
• Cases for referral to Acne Clinic

Any teenage or adult patient with moderate to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris and nodulocystic acne. This includes treatment-naïve patients and patients already on topical and or systemic therapy for acne. In particular, all patients on oral isotretinoin therapy for acne should be referred to this clinic for further follow up and management.