Parenting tips to raise safe and healthy kids
Cellulitis Skin Infection in Children
A rapidly spreading painful rash called cellulitis Cellulitis is a deep-seated skin infection caused by bacteria such as streptococcus or staphylococcus, which are common bacteria found
Roseola Baby Measles
Have you heard about Sixth Disease (Roseola Infantum)? Sixth disease, also known as roseola infantum, exanthem subitum or commonly as 'baby measles,' has got to be
Reducing skin irritation from hand washing
Reducing the risk of skin irritation from hand washing In the past, the leading group of people suffering from skin reactions from the usage of hand
Risk of drowning in children
Is there a risk of drowning at home? Most people are not aware that drowning can take place anywhere and anytime. Parents tend to be vigilant
Diaper rash in children
Diaper Rash in Children Diaper rash is so common that it affects at least 50% of infants. Although it is far from life-threatening, it can cause
Protecting your skin while wearing a mask
Debunking the Myths of Fever in Children Fever is one of the most frequent reasons why parents bring their children to see a doctor. There must
Protecting your skin while wearing a mask
Protecting your skin while wearing a mask I have been seeing a number of children with red, dry or itchy skin around the nose and mouth.
How can I clean my child’s ear?
How can I clean my child's ear? Most parents have the misconception that ear wax is dirty and can lead to blocked ears, thus disturb hearing.
Death from choking is preventable
Death from choking is preventable! A 3-year-old choked on a rambutan seed in Baling Kedah and unfortunately passed away. If you try googling using the keywords
Cradle cap baby treatment
Cradle cap, the unwanted accessory! Baby K came to see me for a worsening face rash. Despite his face rash, he was relatively comfortable with no
How to prepare your children to school (China Press article)
Thank you China Press (中國報) for featuring my article. It is really an honour to have the opportunity to share my thoughts on "How to prepare your children
Prevent bullying in school
Say NO to BULLYING! ?♀️?♂️ A mother recently filed a legal suit of 2 million against a government school in Temerloh, Pahang and others over the bullying
Tips to prepare children back to school (TheStar article)
Tips to prepare your child back to school The little ones are finally back to their kindergartens or preschools! My son happens to be one of
Japanese Encephalitis in Malaysia
In June 2020, Penang reported two cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the locality of Sungai Bakap, located in the Seberang Prai Selatan district. The last
Attack of the mosquitoes – Dengue and JE
Dengue and JE cases in Malaysia Earlier this month (June 2020), we just heard the news that the number of dengue cases has shown an upward
Infant colic – the mother of all nightmares
It is 2 a.m, and your heart starts beating faster. You feel agitated, restless as though you can sense something 'BIG' is about to happen. Just
Eczema in children – The cause and the solution
A five-years-old child came to the clinic with the complaint of worsening, spreading skin rash for the past two weeks. On further questioning, this child has
Lymph node in children
Lymph node in children "Doctor, there is a lump on my child's head. Should I be worried?" Almost everyday concerned parents ask me about lumps that are
Risk of caffeine consumption in children
Risk of caffeine consumption in children No caffeine for kids, please!! About three years ago, a 16 years old teenager in the US passed away after
Why my child has potbelly?
Why does my child have a potbelly? I find babies or young children (toddlers) with potbellies the cutest thing ever! Potbellies in this age group is