Dr Rachel Ho’s Blog

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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

Most of us are familiar with the term “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 toward a more functional  direction of looking at ageing through the lens of biological health, instead of cosmetic signs fo ageing. This is the principle behind s

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

Keratosis pilaris, or chicken skin,and presents differently in Singaporean and Asian skin compared to Caucasians. The spectrum of filaggrin gene mutations that result in KP also differs in Asians versus European populations, making locally informed treatment essential. This doctor's review explains the causes, genetic factors, and evidence-based treatment options for chicken skin and its sequelae.