Heritage Building in Sydney I managed to walk around in the city and made my way to the fascinating QVB, which is now converted to a shopping center. Built around 1893-1898 it has 5 levels of shopping! It looks so grand now, I can imagine it would have been a marvelous building when it was […]
The Icons of Sydney I had the pleasure of being invited to Sydney to participate in a Masterclass in Allergy Respiratory Medicine. The weather was raining, occasionally cloudy and cool. However, it was a nice respite from the humid sauna that I am used to in Malaysia. I took the opportunity to walk to Sydney
The Heartbreak of Eczema: Understanding Infections in Eczema If you’re dealing with Atopic Dermatitis, you already know the struggles—dryness, itching, cracked skin. But one of the most distressing complications is infections in eczema. Red, oozing, painful patches that just don’t seem to heal—sound familiar? Let’s dive into why eczema skin gets infected so easily, what
Famous Hanoi Coffee You Should Avoid If You Have an Egg Allergy! Hanoi is famous for its Egg Coffee, a rich and creamy delicacy served at the renowned Cafe Giang. This specialty drink blends strong Vietnamese coffee with a frothy layer of whipped egg yolk and sugar, creating a smooth, custard-like experience. But if you
Unveiling the Hidden Danger: Wheat Allergy from Skincare Products “Huh, doctor! You mean I have wheat allergy?How can? I’ve been eating wheat all my life!” If I had a ringgit for every time a patient said this, I’d be able to buy all the roti canai in SS2. But yes — this is happening.People with
Certain Acne products can have Cancer causing chemical! The Benzene Risk in Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products Recently, Valisure LLC, an independent testing laboratory, conducted comprehensive analyses on 66 Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) products, including creams, lotions, gels, and washes. Shockingly, these tests revealed benzene levels far exceeding the FDA’s permissible limit of 2 parts per
Following My Nose: A Walk, a Feast, and a Surprising Allergy Connection I was casually walking around the neighborhood trying to lose weight, when suddenly I smelled something delicious! Following my Nosey Nose, I came upon a lamb roasting on a charcoal pit. The aluminum foil is to keep the central part from being overcooked
Understanding the Allergic March It was a pleasure for me to give a talk on the Allergic March. Essentially the allergic march describes how children first starts off with eczema. This is closely followed by food allergy. These children then go on to develop allergic rhinitis which can end up with asthma. Everyone always asks
As I was driving this morning, the sky was blue and sunny. There was traffic everywhere and I noticed that everyone is shopping for Mandarin Oranges. Today is Chap Goh Mei, Year of the Dragon. It is also the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The story is that in the past, single
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Atopic Dermatitis: The First Warning Sign of Allergies Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is more than just dry, itchy skin—it’s often the earliest indicator of an allergic tendency. People with eczema have an overactive immune system that reacts abnormally to environmental triggers, leading to chronic skin inflammation and a weakened skin barrier. This makes the skin more
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