Consultant-in-charge: Adj. A/Prof Oon Hwee Boon Hazel

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

Acne Vulgaris is the third most common new condition seen at NSC. It can be associated with significant morbidity, such as scarring, acne-induced macular erythema/hyperpigmentation and keloid development. Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), an inflammatory skin disorder with recurrent nodules and abscesses in the armpits, buttocks, groin and skin folds, and other acneiform disorders such as rosacea are also treated in the Acne Clinic. HS patients may require oral systemic agents or biologics, lifestyle management and surgery, and are closely monitored and cared for by our team of doctors and nurses in this clinic.  

Objectives of the Clinic

• To advance research in phase I-III clinical trials, translational research, epidemiological, clinical outcomes and longitudinal follow-up for patients with severe acne and acneiform disorders.

• To provide comprehensive and quality care for patients with severe acne, acne variants, HS and other acneiform disorders.

Cases for referral to Acne Clinic

• Severe inflammatory acne variants such as acne conglobata and fulminans, hidradenitis suppurativa and rosacea.