Chua Skin Specialist

13/09/2025

Mon, Sept 15 & Tues, Sept 16. Clinic closed. Happy Malaysia Day.

08/08/2025

A disease called alpha-gal syndrome, spread by tick bites, is increasing globally, causing allergic reactions to red meat and dairy. It’s triggered by a sugar molecule, alpha-gal, introduced into the bloodstream via ticks like the lone star tick in the US, black-legged tick in Europe, and Asian longhorned tick. Symptoms range from mild rashes to severe anaphylaxis, often delayed hours after consuming mammal-derived products. Cases are rising due to expanding tick populations, linked to climate change and habitat changes. Diagnosis is challenging due to symptom variability, and there’s no cure—management involves avoiding trigger foods. Research is ongoing, but public awareness and tick prevention are critical.

25/05/2025

Wed, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 9. Clinic is closed. Doctor is away for meeting.

29/04/2025

May 1, Thu - Clinic Closed

17/03/2025

Mar 18, 2025. Clinic opens from 9 am to 2 pm.

27/01/2025

Tues 28/1 9-1pm
Wed to Fri close
sat 1/2 - normal hrs
Happy lunar festive

27/12/2024

Clinic Closed: Mon Dec 30, 2024 to Thu Jan 2, 2025. Clinic re-open on Fri, Jan 3, 2025.

02/12/2024

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/long-term-risk-autoimmune-autoinflammatory-skin-disorders-2024a1000l5c

A study using a Korean database found that COVID-19 infection raised long-term risks for various autoimmune and autoinflammatory skin disorders, and vaccination may reduce these risks.

24/10/2024

Thu, Oct 31 - Clinic Closed. Happy Deepavali.

Fri, Nov 1 and Sat, Nov 2 - Open as usual.

26/09/2024

https://www.dermatologyadvisor.com/news/fungal-skin-disease-burden-increased-globally-from-1990-to-2021/

The fungal skin disease burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, with those in underdeveloped regions and some children and older adults most affected.

05/07/2024

Mon, July 8, 2024. Open from 9 am to 2 pm.

14/06/2024

Mon, Jun 17, 2024. Clinic closed. Selamat Hari Raya Haji.