The Role of Environmental Allergens in Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is more than just dry, itchy skin—it’s an inflammatory skin condition influenced by genetics, the immune system, and environmental factors. For many people, [...]
When Sinusitis Won’t Go Away: Could You Have an Underlying Allergy?
If you’ve been dealing with persistent sinus infections, pressure, and congestion that won’t go away, allergies could be playing a bigger role than you think. Chronic [...]
The Hidden Cost of Untreated Allergic Rhinitis: Productivity and Sleep Loss
Allergic rhinitis, often dismissed as just “seasonal allergies,” can have a significant impact on daily life. From poor sleep to reduced work performance, ignoring symptoms [...]
Spring has Sprung, at least for allergies!
As previously predicted, it is a very severe spring for allergies! Patients have mobbed our clinic for help, and they are early this year. Why [...]
Prurigo Nodularis–the itch that scares and then scars!
What is prurigo nodularis? Prurigo nodularis is a very itchy rash that culminates in nodular formation. What causes prurigo nodularis? We do not know. However, [...]
What is an allergy shot (immunotherapy)?
Many of us have heard of “allergy shots” but I’ve noticed there is some confusion about what they are. Allergy shots are a series of [...]
The gut and asthma risk
More and more is being learned about the human microbiome, the collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, collectively known as microbes, that make their home [...]
Nasal polyposis
What are nasal polyps? Nasal polyps are non-cancerous, painless growths of the sinus mucosa. They can obstruct the sinus and nasal passages and even grow [...]
The Skin you are in: The microbiome of the skin may predict atopic dermatitis (eczema)
The Singapore Preconception Study of Long-Term Maternal and Child Outcomes (S-Presto), presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology meeting by [...]
