Essential Guide to Managing Atopic Dermatitis: Protecting Your Skin Barrier If you or your child have atopic dermatitis / eczema, you probably already know the cycle. The skin becomes dry. Then it starts to itch. You scratch. The skin becomes inflamed and cracked. And before you know it, another flare has started. So what can […]
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Treating Allergies: A Comprehensive Approach As an allergist and immunologist, I often meet families overwhelmed by allergies. One scenario I see time and time again: Parents bring in their older child, who has severe eczema and food allergies. Lately, they’ve noticed wheezing—an early sign of asthma. Then, they glance at their newborn, who only has
When Medicine Became a Business Medicine didn’t start as a business It started as a craft A craft built on knowledgeClinical judgmentAnd the quiet responsibility of caring for another human being No invoicesNo KPIsNo billing codes Just patients and doctors… But that world slowly changed The moment a medical degree costs a quarter of a
Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Could Your Rash Be an Allergic Reaction? Have you ever used a skincare product, worn a piece of jewelry, or touched something at work, only to develop an itchy, red rash days later? If so, you might be dealing with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)—a skin allergy that can appear hours to days
Do Not Use Blood Tests Alone to Diagnose Food Allergy A mother came to see me, looking stressed and worried. Her child had been losing weight and was falling behind on growth chart. Her pediatrician had written an urgent referral for her to see me. “Doctor, I have these allergy test results. They say all
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Perfume Allergies: How Fragrances Can Trigger Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma & Skin Reactions Perfume is often associated with luxury, confidence, and personal style—but for some, it can be a hidden trigger for respiratory allergies and skin sensitivities. If you’ve ever experienced sneezing, a runny nose, wheezing, or an itchy rash after exposure to perfume, your body
Stapokibart for Moderate-to-Severe Eczema Sometimes eczema reaches a point where the usual treatments are simply not enough. You have used moisturizers. You have used steroid creams and other topical treatments. Perhaps you’ve tried light therapy or oral medications. And yet the itch keeps coming back. The skin keeps flaring. Sleep is affected. Quality of life
Suffering From Allergies? RM1 Medical Consultation Allergy Immunology Clinic · Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur Recurring eczema? Persistent sneezing? Recurring hives? Worried that certain foods are causing a reaction? The Allergy Immunology Clinic encourages people experiencing possible allergic symptoms to seek medical advice and better understand their condition. Our Allergy Awareness Campaign: For 23 days, we
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Why Choose Skin Prick Test for Allergy Diagnosis? A skin prick test (SPT) is one of the most accurate and cost-effective ways to diagnose allergies. It provides faster results than blood tests and can identify certain allergic sensitization that routine blood tests may not detect. By directly assessing how your skin reacts to specific allergens,
