Dr Lim Tzyy Huei shared practical dermatology insights with fellow GPs at Fika Café, Batu Pahat, during a Hyphens Pharma-sponsored educational session. The discussion covered sebum regulation in acne, Winlevi (clascoterone 1% cream) as a topical anti-androgen treatment, and the importance of supporting the skin barrier during acne management.

Acne (pimples) is a common skin condition affecting teenagers and adults. Dr Lim Tzyy Huei explains why acne develops and keeps recurring, available treatments including topical medication, oral antibiotics and isotretinoin, expected improvement, acne marks and scars, and practical skincare advice.

Not every pimple-like bump is acne. Rosacea, folliculitis, perioral dermatitis, milia and keratosis pilaris can sometimes look similar but have different causes and treatments. Dr Lim Tzyy Huei explains how to recognise common differences and when a dermatological assessment may be helpful.

Dr Lim Tzyy Huei returns to his alma mater, Chinese High School in Batu Pahat, to talk about acne, skincare and when to seek help. Drawing on clinical experience and his research in Sarawak, he explores why even mild acne deserves attention.