Dr Kin Fon LEONG from Malaysia kindly shares his book and knowledge to the ISAD community, thank you!
The Faces of Atopic Eczema among Malaysian Children
Fore word
Atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema is a very common skin condition affecting one in five school children1. It is a disabling disorder with pruritus and sleep disturbance being significant challenges, affecting the quality of life.
Dr Kin Fon LEONG, a senior experienced pediatric dermatologist shares his experience in the management of eczema in this book, which is divided into three sections.
- The first section details the terminology used in describing a skin rash.
- The second sectionanswers 10 common questions, from the definition of eczema, the role of food allergy,the selection of moisturizers to useful management tips.
- The third section describes 15 clinical case scenarios commonly encountered from infected eczema to contact dermatitis, and the role of education and empowerment. Each case begins with a history, physical signs, diagnosis/differential diagnoses and management, similar to what happens in the clinics.
I congratulate Dr LEONG for putting together this practical and concise handbook which will benefit general practitioners, pediatricians, dermatologists and all doctors who care for patients with eczema.
Dr Yong Kwang TAY, FRCP
Singapore