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WHAT IS ECZEMA? Eczema is a common skin problem seen in many children, affecting about 1 in 10 children. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, often starts in early infancy. It is characterised by dry, red and itchy skin. It is usually a long-term condition that can get worse from time to time and subside as children get older. If your child suffers from eczema, it is important to know what you can do to relieve the symptoms and the types of eczema treatment that are available for your child. Via Medicine.Net SYMPTOMS OF ECZEMA What are the symptoms of eczema? Dry, itchy skin is the main symptom Redness, scales, bumps that can leak fluid or become crusty Symptoms can flare up from time to time, and may be more noticeable at night. Symptoms of dermatitis in infants, babies, toddlers and children may vary. What are the symptoms of eczema in babies? For babies, eczema shows up a...

What is Eczema in Babies? Eczema is a skin condition that causes red, itchy, and inflamed skin. It is not contagious. There are several types of eczema.  The most frequent forms that affect children include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis. Eczema, particularly atopic dermatitis, commonly occurs in children between the ages of six months to five years. What Causes Baby Eczema The exact cause of eczema is unknown. Researchers do know that eczema is caused by a mix of genetic and environmental causes in babies/children. Skin cells don’t react as they should when something outside the body “turns on” the immune system, triggering flare-ups. Children from families with a history of atopic dermatitis, asthma, or hay fever (known as the atopic trio) are more likely to get atopic dermatitis. What Triggers Baby Eczema – Irritants : fragrances, baby wash, disinfectant may make eczema worse for your baby’s skin. – Allergens: eczema can be ...

How do you go about finding the right skin specialist? Google Search? Review Sites? Friends? If you are looking for the best skin specialist (dermatologist) in KL (Kuala Lumpur), this article was written with you in mind. What is a Skin Specialist? Skin Specialists or dermatologists in Malaysia are medically qualified doctors who provide a range of skin care services from treating simple skin conditions like acne treatment to diagnosis and management of more complicated skin cases like severe acne scars , psoriasis, eczema (atopic dermatitis) etc. Some skin specialists have also expanded their services to provide aesthetic consultation services, and selling beauty and skin care products as well. Most skin specialists are based in Kuala Lumpur, or simply called KL by locals. And, just in case you are a foreigner, Kuala Lumpur is the federal capital and the largest city in Malaysia. Image via Dermaworldclinic.com If you do a Google search for 'bes...

If you are looking for reviews on skin specialists (dermatologist) in Malaysia, this article was written with you in mind. Although dermatologist reviews are everywhere on the internet, we have tried to filter out those junks, 'salesy' and 'spammy' and one-liner reviews out there. We have tried to compile those reviews that we think are of quality and unbiased so that it's easy for you to come to an informed decision. Just so that we are on the same page, a skin specialist is a dermatologist if he holds a professional medical degree with further post-graduate training in skin diseases. We wouldn't call someone working at a spa a skin specialist though, but if you have a skin related problem and has not been well managed by a general practitioner, you may wish to be referred to a skin specialist or dermatologist. Image via Milkadeal.com Many skin specialists in the private sector can be quite expensive unless you are in the upper income group of course. You...