If you’ve ever started a new skincare product and suddenly broken out, chances are you’ve been told: “Don’t worry, it’s just your skin purging — it’ll get better if you push through.” It’s a comforting idea, but here’s the truth: “skin purging” isn’t a recognised medical term. In fact, in dermatology, what many people call purging is more accurately described as an acne flare, an acneiform eruption, or even an irritant reaction. And the advice to “sit it out” can sometimes do more harm than goo

Solution: DermScreen at La Pelle Skin & Health Clinic That’s why we’ve partnered with DermScreen, Australia’s leading digital dermatology platform. Through our DermAssist services, La Pelle clients gain access to dermatologist-reviewed assessments ,all within one place.

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