<![CDATA[Any recommendation for dermatologist for teen acne?]]>My whole family has sensitive skin and we used to visit NSC too. However after awhile the medication is the same and loses its effect. If not, they want to go to a stronger medicine that has more side effects (steroid kind). In the end we learnt to eat healthier diets and use natural soaps. Especially for me my skin is triggered after I eat pork. Even those liquid soaps that say they are moisturising agitate my skin... I can only use those with all natural ingredients 😞

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MyPillow:

just curious, how or where to get NSC appointment ( need referral ? And and oral medicine needed? LAst time, my classmate told me need to take anti biotic for acne treatment 🤷
One could go through the polyclinic route to get referral and subsidized pricing. I didn't go that way due to schedule constraints between my girl's available timing and mine. What I did was to call NSC's hotline and requested for walk-in appointment. I explained what the skin condition was about and the nurse assigned the specialist in charge.

iirc, I think the total cost (consultation fee + assortment of creams) came up to less than $120 for the first visit. It was much cheaper for subsequent visits. What I like about going to NSC is that they don't hard sell their creams and products, the doctor just dispense what is necessary. And the creams are so much cheaper too, usually less than $10 per tube

As for the use of antibiotics, I think it depends on the severity of the skin condition. The doctor said that they avoid dispensing antibiotics if possible, and will only do so if absolutely necessary. My girl need not take antibiotics. She only needed to apply the medicated creams. I find the service at NSC professional and fuss free.

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schweppes:
lexis:

Thanks all for the recommendations. Bedok is kind of far from where we live - we live in the northern part of SG.


For NSC - do you see a particular doctor? Are the wait times long?

My daughter was assigned to Dr Leow Yung Hian at NSC. Wait time is reasonable, usually in and out of NSC in 45 mins (that includes waiting to see the doctor, consultation time and collection of cream at the pharmacy).

just curious, how or where to get NSC appointment ( need referral ? And and oral medicine needed ? LAst time, my classmate told me need to take anti biotic for acne treatment 🤷

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lexis:
Thanks all for the recommendations. Bedok is kind of far from where we live - we live in the northern part of SG.


For NSC - do you see a particular doctor? Are the wait times long?
My daughter was assigned to Dr Leow Yung Hian at NSC. Wait time is reasonable, usually in and out of NSC in 45 mins (that includes waiting to see the doctor, consultation time and collection of cream at the pharmacy).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726806https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726806Tue, 18 Oct 2016 05:54:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any recommendation for dermatologist for teen acne? on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 02:21:33 GMT]]>

zbear:



Dermatology is good biz for GPs. I know of 2 GPs who have decided to spend more time treating skin problems than medical.
Probably coz it's low risk vs treating other medical conditions. Also, if tx doesn't work, can always blame customers for their poor lifestyle or diet.

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lexis:
No, didn't cross my mind to see the GP. Our GP is one of those old-school types, and doesn't have any additional dermatology qualifications etc. Will have to give him a call and see if he can help. Thanks!


Dermatology is good biz for GPs. I know of 2 GPs who have decided to spend more time treating skin problems than medical.

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lexis:
No, didn't cross my mind to see the GP. Our GP is one of those old-school types, and doesn't have any additional dermatology qualifications etc. Will have to give him a call and see if he can help. Thanks!

Acne has been around for many years! My schoolfriend's father (a GP) treated her acne and several other friends' acne, and that was in the 80s!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726696https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726696Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:51:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any recommendation for dermatologist for teen acne? on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:45:58 GMT]]>No, didn’t cross my mind to see the GP. Our GP is one of those old-school types, and doesn’t have any additional dermatology qualifications etc. Will have to give him a call and see if he can help. Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726693https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726693Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:45:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any recommendation for dermatologist for teen acne? on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:40:41 GMT]]>

lexis:
Thanks all for the recommendations. Bedok is kind of far from where we live - we live in the northern part of SG.


For NSC - do you see a particular doctor? Are the wait times long?
Before going to a dermatologist, have you been to your family doctor? I would think that teenage acne is something fairly common and a GP is like to be able to give you something more effective than OTC stuff. It will save time and costs too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726690https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726690Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:40:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any recommendation for dermatologist for teen acne? on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:20:15 GMT]]>Thanks all for the recommendations. Bedok is kind of far from where we live - we live in the northern part of SG.


For NSC - do you see a particular doctor? Are the wait times long?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726684https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726684Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:20:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any recommendation for dermatologist for teen acne? on Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:08:51 GMT]]>Can consider going to National Skin Centre. It worked for dd1. Took about 6 months for the skin to clear.


Had brought her to Dr Ong from Niks Maple Clinic at Tampines. That was about 2-3 years back. Not sure how the situation is like now but back then, the queue was horrendously and ridiculously long. I recalled being at the clinic at about 8+am and only got to see the doctor past 3pm. It was really really ridiculous.

We went back for another visit but I realised that the time and wait was not worth it. Too much waiting and very unproductive. One is only given 5-10 mins consultation time, if take longer, every 5 min is chargeable. My nephew went to Niks Maple and it worked for him. Didn’t see the same positive effect on my girl.

In the end, decided to stop going there. Went to NSC instead and found the service and treatment much better.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726579https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726579Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:08:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any recommendation for dermatologist for teen acne? on Sat, 15 Oct 2016 04:14:02 GMT]]>You can consider Niks Maple Clinic. Dr Ong is very experienced in dealing with acne problem and her charges are reasonable too. Do check which outlet and the timing she will be available at the different branch. The clinic doesn’t accept call in, be early to get the walk in consultations.


These are the timings she’s available at the Tampines branch.

Mon 830 - 1230, 2 - 4:30, 7 - 9 ( suggest queuing 45 min to 1 hour before the respective opening hours)
Sat 830 - 1230

This is the number for the Tampines branch. 6783 9038
825, Tampines St 81, #01-64

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726233https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1726233Sat, 15 Oct 2016 04:14:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any recommendation for dermatologist for teen acne? on Sat, 15 Oct 2016 03:52:11 GMT]]>Hi, you can try Dr Steven Ang at Redhill. https://stevenaesthetics.com My ex-colleagues and I go to him for our skin probs. Price is affordable too. He has two outlets but I go to the one at Redhill. He's a GP and dermatologist

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