Helping Malaysians break free from acne

(From left) Low, Pang and Dr Lim Ing Kien, a dermatologist and founder of Medi-I Skin Studio at the launch of the ‘My Skin, My Confidence’ campaign.

Did you know that acne affects over 85% of Malaysians aged 12 to 24? A Journal of Primary Healthcare study reveals that facial acne is prevalent among 67.5% among adolescents in Malaysia and there is a rising incidence of facial acne with increasing age.

The study also indicates that acne is more common among male adolescents aged 13 to 18, the problem affecting 71.1% of boys and 64.6% girls.