What is the best treatment for combination skin that is oily and sensitive? (photos)

Doctor's Answers 2

Hello Lazy

Thank you for your question. For oily skin and milia, you can consider

  • Topical retinoids (Differin/ Retin A 0.025%)
  • Chemical peel (AHA/ BHA)
  • Carbon laser

As for your pores, I would recommend

  • Fractional ablative laser resurfacing
  • Microneedling fractional radiofrequency.

Speak to a doctor to find out more. Hope this helps!

Regards,

Dr Jiwei Wu

I agreed with what Dr Wu has mentioned earlier. If cleanser, toner and topical creams failed to improve your condition, you probably need heat based machine to reduce the active oil glands on top of good skincare and oil control creams.

In my practice, my patients preferred below 2 treatments for oily skin.

1) Carbon laser peel - Zero down time. Suitable for mild to moderate oily skin. 1 to 2 monthly maintenance treatment is needed. The result is decent if the correct setting is used.

2) Erbium glass laser - Mild redness for 1~2 days and slight discomfort during treatment. Suitable for moderate to severe oily skin. This treatment also help with mild acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tightening and resurfacing.

However, those patients who did combination treatment of lasers with skinboosters + Rejuran have the best clinical result.

Hope this helps!

Best Regards,

Dr Lim Ming Yee

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Is there any over the counter retinoid cream for milia in Singapore?

Thank you for your question. Differin and Epiduo are the two retinoids available over the counter. Both used to be prescription only. Epiduo also has benzoyl peroxide in it which makes it suitable for pustular and nodular acne. I would go with Differin if the intent is to prevent milia. However, do take note that Differin will not treat milia. Electrocautery or CO2 laser ablation are still needed for that and a regime of treatment and maintenance should be worked out by your doctor for best results. Hope this helps and all the best.

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