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Dr Wang Yi ShiDr Wang Yi Shi is a Ministry of Health- accredited consultant dermatologist with more than 13 years of clinical experience. She treats children and adults.
Active in dermatological research and education, Dr Wang has published numerous scientific research articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. She was previously senior clinical lecturer at the School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. She has given many lectures to general practitioners and to the public on various skin conditions.
Dr Wang is a member of the Royal College of Physicians(United Kingdom), a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine of Singapore. She is a member and ex-treasurer of the Dermatological Society of Singapore.
Eczema is usually itchy. For many people, the itch is usually only mild, or moderate. But in some cases it can become much worse and you might develop extremely inflamed skin. Sometimes the itch gets so bad that people scratch it until it bleeds, which can make your eczema worse. This is called the “itch-scratch cycle.”
Eczema is a treatable condition. Good skin care, in conjunction with certain medications can bring about dramatic improvement in the skin. It is important to use a mild skin cleanser in place of normal soaps, and to moisturize the skin frequently, as this helps to repair the skin barrier. There are various medical treatments available for eczema. They include:
Atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema, is an extremely common problem. It is a chronic, itchy, dry, sensitive skin condition. In Singapore, it is estimated that 1 in 5 school-going children is affected. While it occurs most frequently in children, it can also manifest in adulthood. The rash usually presents as itchy, dry, scaly red patches and tends to affect areas such as the neck, front of the elbows and back of the knees. Areas affected by eczema are prone to developing infection, and this usually leads to weeping and crusting of the skin.
The exact cause of atopic dermatitis is not known, but it is believed to be a hereditary condition, resulting in an impaired skin barrier, and immunological dysfunction. In recent years, scientific research has led to the discovery of the “filaggrin” gene mutation as the cause of eczema in many individuals. Many people with atopic dermatitis have asthma or allergic rhinitis, or have family members who also suffer from these problems.
Factors which can worsen atopic dermatitis include: heat, sweat, dust, dry weather, emotional stress, infections and skin irritants( eg harsh soaps, chemicals).
We offer Dupilumab the first biologic treatment of its kind to help continuously treat moderate-to-severe Eczema. Dupilumab helps manage the inflammation deep beneath the surface that contributes to the flare-ups on the skin.
It is important to seek advice from an experienced medical professional who can tailor the skin treatment according to the age of the patient and severity and extent of the eczema.
Our clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive and medically proven treatments and skin care solutions in a comfortable and private environment. We use certified FDA approved machines, to provide you with a range of customized therapeutic treatments. Visit us today.