Improving Outcomes in Atopic Dermatitis
June 2022
On 4th August, Dr Koh Hong Yi delivered a webinar on Optimizing Management Strategies in Atopic Dermatitis. The talk was attended by more than 500 doctors (including dermatologists, paediatricians and GPs) from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. In the session, Dr Koh covered topics ranging from the essentials of good skin care, food allergy and dust mite allergy.
The main focus of the webinar was on adopting a Pro-Active approach to atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). Most treatments adopt a Reactive approach - patients apply topical medicines only when eczema flares. Latest research shows that even in normal looking skin in atopic eczema, there is low-level inflammation brewing underneath the surface of the skin. If this is not treated, eczema flares easily with minor triggers. A Pro-Active approach targets this low level inflammation, delaying the time to the next flare up, giving patients more days of non-itchy skin and a better quality of life. Pro-Active treatment is safe, easy to follow, and proven to be effective in clinical trials.
The webinar ended with an engaging Q&A session. Many doctors were interested in how a proactive approach can improve the care of their patients with eczema. Dr Koh thanks the Dermatological Society of Singapore and Leo Pharma for facilitating this educational event.
Meet Our Dermatologist in Singapore
MBBS, MRCP (UK), M.Med (Internal Medicine), FAMS (Dermatology)
Dr Koh Hong Yi is a Ministry of Health-accredited senior consultant dermatologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience in medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology. He provides comprehensive care for a wide range of skin, hair and nail conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, pigment disorders, skin allergies and skin cancer. He also has expertise in dermatological surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, laser treatments and advanced biologic therapies for severe inflammatory skin diseases.
Prior to private practice, Dr Koh served as consultant dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon at Singapore General Hospital, where he established the hospital's Mohs Micrographic Surgery Service for high-risk skin cancers. He is committed to providing personalised, evidence-based care that is tailored to each patient's individual needs, helping patients achieve healthier skin through accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
