Dr Cao Taige

Dr Cao Taige is a dermatologist practicing at Sengkang General Hospital. His clinical interests encompass eczema, psoriasis, itch conditions, and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures.

As a registered acupuncturist, Dr Cao brings a distinctive integrative approach to patient care, combining western dermatological expertise with traditional Chinese medicine principles. He emphasises patient empowerment through holistic health practices, encouraging active participation in healing through targeted lifestyle and dietary modifications. Beyond his clinical practice, Taige is committed to advancing dermatological education for both patients and medical professionals whilst contributing actively to the broader dermatological community through research work.

• ​Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Singapore)
• Postgraduate Diploma of Clinical Dermatology (London)
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK)
• Graduate Diploma of Acupuncture (Singapore)
• Fellow of Academy of Medicine (Singapore) (Dermatology)

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School
• Adjunct Lecturer, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU
• Clinical Lecturer, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
• Associate Editor, Skin Health and Disease
• Member, Dermatology Society of Singapore
• Member, SingHealth Medicine Academic Clinical Programme Research Council
• Member, SingHealth TCM Education & Research Committee

1. ​Boey JJE, Boey JJJ, Chen Z, Cao T, Tan ASM, Ng ZY. Superior outcomes with ultrasound-guided hyaluronidase for impending filler-induced facial skin necrosis: A systematic review and pilot meta-analysis. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2025;1–7.
2. Boey JJJ, Boey JJE, Cao T, Ng ZY. Conventional high-dose versus low-dose hyaluronidase for skin necrosis after hyaluronic acid fillers: A systematic review and pilot meta-analysis. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2024;48(19):3971–3978.
3. Cao T. Views and insights into the remdesivir study for the treatment of severe pediatric COVID-19 cases. Health Science Reports. 2024;7(7):e2225.
4. Cao T. Surgical intervention as a viable treatment option for brachioradial pruritus. Journal of Spine Surgery. 2023;9(3):245.
5. Cao T, Chia HY, Lee JS, Chong WS, Heng YK. Indurated Skin and Iron Overload-the Missing Link. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. 2020;49(4):268-270.
6. Tan C, Long DYC, Cao T, et al. Drug-free microneedles in the treatment of keloids: a single-blinded intraindividual controlled clinical trial. Br J Dermatol. 2018;179:1418-1419.
7. Seghers A, Tey H, Tee SI, Cao T, Chong WS. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin-induced miliaria crystallina and lichenoid follicular eruption. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2018;84(1).
8. Leow MQH, Cao T, Tay SC. Magnitude and speed of needling during lifting and thrusting in classical tonification and sedation techniques. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2018;36(3):194-197.
9. Cao T, Tey HL, Yosipovitch G. Chronic pruritus in the geriatric population. Dermatologic clinics. 2018;36(3):199-211.
10. Cao T, Tan ES, Chan YH, Yosipovitch G, Tey H. Anti‑pruritic efficacies of doxycycline and erythromycin in the treatment of acne vulgaris: A randomized single‑blinded pilot study. Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology. 2018;84(4):458.

More publications can be found here

Research Publications

1. Boey JJE, Boey JJJ, Chen Z, Cao T, Tan ASM, Ng ZY. Superior Outcomes with Ultrasound-Guided Hyaluronidase for Impending Filler-InducedFacial Skin Necrosis: A Systematic Review and Pilot Meta-Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025;1–7.
2. Boey JJJ, Boey JJE, Cao T, Ng ZY. Conventional High-Dose vs Low-Dose Hyaluronidase for Skin Necrosis after Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Systematic Review and Pilot Meta-Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024;48(19):3971–3978.
3. Cao T. Views and Insights into the Remdesivir Study for the Treatment of Severe Pediatric COVID‐19 Cases. Health Sci Rep. 2024;7(7):e2225.
4. Cao T. Surgical Intervention as a Viable Treatment Option for Brachioradial Pruritus. J Spine Surg. 2023;9(3):245.
5. Cao T, Chia HY, Lee JSS, Chong WS, Heng YK. Indurated Skin and Iron
   Overload—the Missing Link. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2020;49(4):268–270.