Hi all,
Anyone knows any skin specialist around klang valley that is good with skin conditions like allergies or hives? (non-aesthetic)

Been itching for few years on and off, recently it became sort of permanent, only eases when I take meds. I cant live on meds forever and I become tired easily after taking meds. My daily life and sleep is affected.

I went to Ranjit ss15 once, the fella diagnosed me as having both hives and eczema. Consultation was quite short, didnt really bother to explain and just ask me to take the meds (understandable if you look at his queue). Problem was solved once I start taking his meds but few months later same problem again. Went to pharmacy to get the same meds only realised he gave me steroids as well. I just take the non steroid meds after that.

The med works at first, just take for a short period then it will be okay for a while before it comes back again. But lately if I dont take it for two days my body will start itching again.

I am looking for a dermatologist who is good at dealing with eczema etc without simply feeding you steroids again and again, which I realise is what most specialists do. Or should I just take an allergy test instead? Anyone with experience please share thank you

This post has been edited by Nibba: Jun 18 2021, 06:06 PM

gosh. I had this problem with hives too last time. kept popping centririzine until I found out a astragalus extract from iherb.
after talking that the hives slowly subsides till today.
hope I can help.
FYI I've tested for allergies too and avoided certain foods still the same until 8 found astragalus

exactly same problem with me
doctor just gave some med to eat and cream, but doesnt solve the problem. Only solve temporary

was suppose to take allergy test but mco, so malas go out

but I started eat less goreng food, grill food, fastfood, salt sugar, etc and seems my skin get better a bit

have to monitor few more months

I see, guess there is no harm trying supplements are traditional herb since im tired of taking meds also
might try it soon thanks alot

yeah thats why quite reluctant to go to doctors again, prolly just give me the same meds again
non-steroids like zyrtec and glencet still okay, steroid tablet and cream better not use it too much

perhaps I should change my diet too, but dont think it would be easy to find out the root cause

I am drinking chinese herbs and eat many vege/fruits, it seems better for me

Last month my friend's neighbour work in chinese herbs store, she look at me and she said my body overheat, especially liver

she told me dont drink less alcohol, those satay heaty food

maybe is time for us to control our diet balance

I don't have allergies or hives, I suffer from adult acne for a very long time, but I would like to recommend the dermatologist that I visit.

Try to search for Beaulife Clinic in Bukit Jalil. The doctors are professional with their consultation, customer service is great and they will design treatment specifically for your skin condition.

Hope your condition gets better =)

Im already eating a lot of veges and fruits, but heard that it is possible to be allergic to certain vege like nightshade veges
but yeah time for a stricter diet
Bukit jalil is quite near to my house, and yes doctors who actually care to explain would be nice
Might check it out soon thank you v much!

tu ranjit got screen for std health? effective or not

Try next to tung sung hospital Dr. Chu Sik Fai

My ex wife use to go there.

Do the non steroidal drugs work as well as the steroids?

Try chang skin clinic
SS2

Still there? Thot kolos for long time already

Try putrajaya Derma gov clinic. Not at HPJ, but a short drive. Need referral letter too.

I can recommend u to go to Dermatology department, HKL.

Diagnosed as enzema from the start and recommended to go to panels as per office (but couldn’t claim anyway). After months of steroid cream many many pills yadda yadda from 2 famous private hospitals for around 6 months, sky high bills, almost biweekly visits pasal it was getting soooo painful and not much improvement at all……..

I just got tired and asked for a referral letter from the last dermatologist I visited, with details, go to nearest KKM for a quick check, then to the specialist building at HKL. Few weeks in and I can already see an improvement, 2 months plus and I’m good. It was mainly moisturizer+steroid cream (can’t remember if got pills n how long) but I’m off all meds for now.

Still going through regular checkups until today to HKL Derm dept every few months, but damn….. it was a Big relief to get it treated PROPERLY.

Choice is yours, but I highly recommend giving it a shot. And it is gov subsidized bills so it’s very affordable.

I can recommend Dr Peter Ch’ng at Gleneagles KL. He’s quite knowledgeable but his fees can be quite pricey. If you have insurance from work, you can get a referral from your GP to see him.

This post has been edited by mataharih: Jun 18 2021, 09:38 PM

Both my brother and mom went here:
https://www.whatclinic.com/acupuncture/mala...ya/clinic-genga

My brother's eczema cured, and is no longer on steroids.

It's a long healing process.

Just to share a VERY important info:

Please check insurance terms supplied by office. Most can only claim IF you are WARDED only. I couldn’t claim and used monthly medical allowance only (small amount, trust me) because the insurance policy will only take account IF WARDED even if chronic disease treatment (or signed off by employer, who knows). I Donno if that’s standard practice.

That’s why I went to derm dept HKL, and suprise suprise it also showed the best results in the ends.

uhhh dont think my condition is related to std

thank you all for the recommendations, will look into them and research abit

thought about going to government clinic/ hospital also since cheaper
referral letter can get from GP?

heard alot of good things about him, only problem is the price thanks for the info

hard for me to say since I try my best to avoid steroids, even if I take it will be with other non-steroids
Id say non steroids can do the job, but after prolonged use my body has somewhat developed tolerance towards it

Still operating…but not during MCO la

It’s along the same row as RHB bank

I got a few tubes of steroid ointment and a moisturizer. The dermatologist said my eczema was caused by dry skin. So I've also stopped using soap because of that.

My brother was a heavy steroid cream and medicine user man, mostly prescribed by doctors and dermatologists.

He found this clinic
https://m.facebook.com/kelinikgenga/

Course of treatment and medication over a year, at first he suffered horrible steroid withdrawal as his skin condition worsened. But over time, his skin significantly improved and he's much better now (you wouldn't be able to tell if he had any skin condition at all). Treatment is also affordable.

My dermatologist asked me to avoid taking steroid tablets because these will make things worse in the long term.

Yeah, oral and topical steroids will have a lasting impact. My brother's skin is basically much healthier than mine now.

The initial withdrawal was really bad, but he stuck to it and persevered. After a year of treatment, much better. His diet and lifestyle also significantly improved.

Topical not so bad I think.

Depending on how much you use, and how frequent.
You'll only know the impact once you experience the withdrawal. Can be very severe.

yukkk

Withdrawal is no joke man. It's difficult on you not just physically but mentally as well.

Can try Dr Ting @ Jalan Imbi also
The last time i went there was like Dec 2019, that time have to go early if not have to wait very long cause many ppl, now MCO dunno still long queue or not

I take aerius for my hives