Eczema
Skin & Hair Appointments
Skin and hair appointments at Punggol and Joo Chiat with Dr Kenneth Tan, Family Medicine Specialist with a special interest in dermatology.
Common childhood rashes — a parent's field guide
Childhood rashes in Singapore: the glass test, rashes with fever, itchy and infectious rashes, school rules, and when a rash is an emergency.
Children with eczema — and when to call us
Age-specific tips for babies, children, and teenagers with eczema — and the red-flag signs for any age that need a clinic visit. Includes a careful look at food allergy testing and things that don't help. Part 3 of 3 in the Kenneth Tan Medical Clinic eczema series.
Managing an eczema flare
Recognising an eczema flare early and treating it well — topical corticosteroids with the fingertip unit, calcineurin inhibitors for sensitive areas, wet wraps, night-time antihistamines for sleep, addressing steroid phobia, and red-flag signs. Part 2 of 3 in the Kenneth Tan Medical Clinic eczema series.
Everyday skincare for eczema
The daily skincare routine that keeps most eczema flares at bay — moisturiser choice and quantity, soak-and-seal bathing, gentle cleansers, clothing, and common triggers. Part 1 of 3 in the Kenneth Tan Medical Clinic eczema series.