At Loh & Celine Skin Specialist Clinic, our board-certified dermatologists diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in Alor Setar, Kedah – from common skin diseases like eczema, acne and psoriasis, to advanced aesthetic and laser treatments. Explore the skin conditions we treat below.
Acne is a treatable skin disease that should not be left to run its own course. With appropriate, individualised treatment, most cases can be significantly improved. We treat both Acne and Acne Scarring (Jerawat dan Parut Jerawat), including stubborn cystic acne and post-acne scars. Acne is an inflammation of hair follicles on the skin that occurs due to plugged hair follicles with excess oil and dead skin cells. Acne treatment ranges from topical, oral medications, chemical peels and laser treatment. There are several types of acne scars such as ice-picks scars, atrophic scars, box scars, rolling scars.
Treatment options : Tropical Acne Treatment | Fractional CO2 Laser | Chemical Peeling | Oral Medications | Dermal Fillers | TCA Cross
More info: Different types of acne
Active acne is treated as a medical condition. Acne scar correction (e.g. RF microneedling, subcision) is part of our Medical Aesthetic programme.
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Eczema is one of the commonest skin diseases. Eczema is a condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough. There are several different types of eczema, including atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, and discoid eczema. An important aspect of treatment is to identify and tackle any contributing factors. Our skin specialists will advice on bathing, moisturizer and medications. Our skin specialists will advice on allergy test or patch test accordingly.
Treatments options: Proper counselling regarding aggravating factors, Moisturizers, wet wrap, topical & oral anti-inflammatory medication.
To avoid the risks of skin thinning (atrophy) and Topical Steroid Withdrawal, dermatologists now utilize advanced prescription non-steroidal creams for long-term eczema maintenance. These medications do not contain steroids; instead, they target the immune system pathways in the skin that cause inflammation.
Further info : Ekzema : 5 Soalan Lazim Terjawab, Topical Steroid Withdrawal
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Skin psoriasis is a chronic disease in which the multiplication speed of cells increases up to 10 times. The skin becomes painful, bumpy, red, and itchy. The commonly affected areas are the trunk, belly button, elbows, lower back, knees, nails, ears, and scalp. Psoriasis is also triggered by smoking, alcohol consumption, skin infections, injuries, weather, stress, and certain medications.
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Hair loss can be very distressing. There are many causes of hair loss. Some of the hair loss problem like alopecia areata requires specific & early medical treatment. Male-pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss.
Treatments for male pattern alopecia: Minoxidil hair spray | Oral medications like DHT inhibitors | Laser Hair Regrowth
This section covers diagnosis and medical treatment of hair loss. Cosmetic hair removal is part of our Medical Aesthetic programme.
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Many disorders can affect the nails, including deformity and dystrophy injuries, infections, and ingrown toenails. Infections can involve any part of the nail and may or may not change the nail’s appearance. Most nail infections are fungal onychomycosis, but bacterial and viral infections occur.
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Scars and keloids are caused by an overgrowth of tissues that usually develops during our skin healing process. They are usually red or purple in colour and have the appearance of a raised scar.
Where scar treatment overlaps with aesthetic procedures, see our Medical Aesthetic treatments.
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Warts and skin tags are growths on our skin that can be either caused by virus or seborrhoeic (benign skin growths due to genetics and aging). You shouldn’t try to remove warts and skin tags on your own as this may cause injuries or infections. There are proper dermalogical solutions for these conditions.
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Moles, birthmarks and other pigmented skin lesions can occur anywhere on the body, including around the eyes and face. Our dermatology specialist clinic in Alor Setar provides professional assessment and treatment of unwanted moles, birthmarks and selected pigmented lesions, with treatment options tailored to the type, size and location of the lesion. Early dermatological assessment is recommended for any mole or pigmented lesion that changes in size, shape, colour or appearance.
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Acne is a treatable condition that responds well to individualised care, including stubborn cystic acne and post-acne scarring such as ice-pick, box and rolling scars. Left untreated, breakouts can lead to permanent scarring — early, tailored treatment gives the best long-term results.
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One of the most common skin conditions we see, eczema causes patches of skin to become inflamed, itchy and dry. Types include atopic eczema, contact dermatitis and discoid eczema. Identifying and managing trigger factors is a key part of long-term control.
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A chronic condition where skin cells multiply far faster than normal, leaving skin red, thickened and itchy — commonly on the scalp, elbows, knees and lower back. Flare-ups can be triggered by stress, weather, infection and certain medications.
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Hair loss can be distressing and has many possible causes. Some conditions, like alopecia areata, need early specialist attention, while male-pattern hair loss is the most commonly seen presentation in clinic.
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A range of conditions can affect the nails — deformity, injury, ingrown nails and infection. Most infections are fungal, though bacterial and viral causes also occur, each requiring a different treatment approach.
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Scars and keloids form from an overgrowth of tissue during the skin’s healing process, often appearing raised and red or purple in colour. Treatment is tailored to the scar type, size and location.
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For non-surgical aesthetic and laser treatments such as pigmentation removal, skin tightening, dermal fillers or body contouring, visit our Medical Aesthetic page for our full range of doctor-led aesthetic treatments.
