Why does eczema keep coming back in babies and children? Learn about the causes of childhood eczema, common triggers, food allergies, moisturisers, safe steroid cream use, treatment options and whether children eventually outgrow eczema. Dr Lim Tzyy Huei explains how parents can manage flare-ups and help their children sleep and feel more comfortable.

Are your lips constantly dry, cracked, itchy or peeling despite using lip balm? You may have lip eczema (atopic cheilitis). Dr Lim Tzyy Huei explains the common causes, differences between eczema and lip allergies, treatment options, when patch testing is needed, and how to prevent recurring lip irritation.

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, flushing, sensitive skin and sometimes acne-like bumps. Dr Lim Tzyy Huei explains common triggers, treatment options, skincare tips, how long treatment takes and ways to reduce repeated flare-ups.

Juvenile plantar dermatosis causes dry, red, peeling and sometimes cracked skin on children's feet, particularly around the toes and soles. Learn why it develops, how friction, sweating and school shoes contribute, available treatments, and practical ways to prevent repeated flare-ups.

Does your face sting after applying skincare or feel tight after washing? Dr Lim Tzyy Huei explains common causes of sensitive skin, how it differs from an allergy and practical ways to care for it.

One thing I became more aware of during a dermatology observership in the United States was how differently climate can influence both skin behaviour and daily skincare habits. Despite cooler weather at times, sunscreen use and skin barrier protection were strongly emphasised there. Products labelled SPF 70 or even SPF 100 were commonly seen in ordinary pharmacies — something I had rarely encountered growing up in Malaysia. Interestingly, even on gloomy or cloudy days, my tra