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Shingles – Can We Avoid the Ambush?
Herpes zoster (HZ), also known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that commonly leads to chickenpox. Normally, VZV remains dormant in the dorsal root ganglia or the sensory ganglia of the cranial nerve after a...

Jun 13, 2023

POEMS Syndrome – A Rare and Challenging Disorder
The POEMS syndrome is a rare plasma cell disorder involving pathological changes of polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes. The diagnostic and therapeutic management of the disease is clinically challenging. Given ...

Jun 13, 2023

SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals ® (DISCOLORATION DEFENSE - Corrective serums) L'Oréal Composition: • Available as serum containing 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% hydroxyethyl piperazine ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES) I...

Oct 24, 2023

Don’t Just Blame Ageing for Skin Wrinkle, Blame the Skin Microbiomes
Human skin aging is a natural and intrinsic process that involves shift of endogenous processes combined with external environmental factors such as exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) and pollution. These factors induce physiological changes which may...

Feb 6, 2024

Rosacea, Not Merely a Skin Disease
The Challenging Nature of Rosacea Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory disease that presents with recurrent flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, papules, or pustules affecting the centrofacial region (cheeks, chin nose, and forehead) and th...

Feb 7, 2024

Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Acne Scars?
The Devastating Effects of Acne Scars Acne is a very common skin condition with a prevalence of around 80% seen in young adults. Moreover, atrophic scars are a common complication, accounting for up to 11% of acne vulgaris cases and often have a dev...

Feb 7, 2024

LITFULO™
LITFULO™ (ritlecitinib) PFIZER HK Reg. No. HK-68283 (28 Jun, 2024) Composition: 4 LITFULO™ is a kinase inhibitor available in the form of capsule with 50 mg ritlecitinib. Indication: 4 LITFULO™ is indicated for the treatment of sev...

Aug 20, 2024

AMOROLFINE®
AMOROLFINE® (Amorolfine hydrochloride) NOVARTIS HK-68364 (09 Sept, 2024) Composition: 3 AMOROLFINE® (amorolfine hydrochloride) is a topical antimycotic. Amorolfine belongs to a new chemical class, and its fungicidal action is based on an alt...

Oct 22, 2024

Rediscover Youthful Radiance with Incobotuliniumtoxin A

Apr 11, 2025

No More Itch – Uncovering Urticaria and Its Clinical Management
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a common dermatologic condition characterised by pruritic, erythematous, and elevated plaques. Another manifestation associated with urticaria is angioedema, involving deeper blood vessels. These two conditions can...

Jun 13, 2025

WEZLANA®
WEZLANA ® (ustekinumab) AMGEN HK Reg. No. HK-68573, HK-68574 (17 Feb, 2025) Composition: 1 • Solution for injection in pre-filled syringe 90 mg/1mL • Solution for injection in pre-filled syringe 45 mg/0.5 mL Indication: 1 Wezlana can b...

Jun 13, 2025

Hope on the Horizon for Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE)
CHE is a painful, inflammatory skin condition affecting up to 1 in 10 adults globally 1 . It significantly impacts quality of life by interfering with daily activities and causing psychological distress 2-4 . Delgocitinib, a steroid-free topical pan...

Aug 14, 2025

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