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PCOS has been renamed PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Dr Rachel Ho explains what this means medically, why the name changed, and how PMOS can affect dermatological conditions such as acne, hair growth, hair loss and pigmentation.
Dr Rachel Ho explains the ECM skin booster controversy in Korea, including donated human tissue, safety, ethics, regulation, patient consent, alternatives and what it means for skin longevity treatment planning.
Dr Rachel Ho explains ECM skin boosters, the role of matrix in the skin, including the science, clinical evidence and limitation and side effects with insights from Korean dermatologists. A must read for anyone considering acellular dermal matrix treatments in Singapore and Korea.
In October 2025, I attended the Dior International Skincare Summit 2026 in Tokyo, an exclusive, embargoed event for selected media and doctors ahead of the worldwide Dior Capture launch in January 2026. I was one of 3 representatives from Singapore invited to attend, and the summit gave us early access to the research behind the new Dior Capture Soft Crème, Rich Crème and Night Crème. Over the
Dr Rachel Ho explains skin longevity in Singapore as a measured approach to skincare, lasers, injectables and collagen treatments. Learn how a skin longevity consultation can guide treatment sequence, expectations and recovery.
Most people are familiar with anti-aging. It is a term that has dominated skincare marketing, aesthetic medicine, and dermatology for decades. But over the past five years, the conversation in medicine has shifted in a meaningful direction. Researchers and clinicians are asking a different question: not how to reverse the signs of aging after they appear, but how to preserve the biological health
A guide to French pharmacy skincare from an aesthetic doctor and Parisian pharmacist. Everything you need to know about shopping for French pharmacy skincare brands, shopping tips, the skincare worth buying and the best pharmacies in Paris.
AMWC Monaco 2026: Skin Longevity & Regenerative Aesthetic Trends One of the aspects of aesthetic medicine is the fast paced nature of its growth and evolution. This specialty moves quickly with new technologies, evolving science, shifting trends. Staying at the forefront of aesthetic dermatology requires more than staying up to date by reading journals. It also means showing up where the conve
If 2024 and early 2025 were dominated by PDRN and Rejuran-inspired skincare, my prediction is that poly-D,L-lactic acid (PDLLA) may be one of the next skincare ingredients to trend in K-beauty. That is not because PDLLA is suddenly new, but more medical aesthetic brands are now trying to translate their in-clinic treatments into topical skincare. Compared to newer, trendy skincare ingredients, PDL
