Author Archives: Dahbin An

Did you know that your brain is wired to absorb the emotions and behaviours of the people around you? Harvard neuroscientists have found that our brains contain mirror neurons—specialised cells that automatically reflect what others are feeling or doing. This means that when we spend time with negative people, we don’t just hear their words—we […]

Living with eczema (atopic dermatitis) can sometimes feel discouraging. Many patients ask,“When will this improve?” or “Why is my treatment taking so long?” At our eczema clinic in North Sydney, we explain that eczema is not like a cold that gets better in a week. Instead, it requires months to sometimes years of consistent care. […]

As a practitioner with a special interest in helping people manage eczema, I meet many individuals who arrive feeling worn out and discouraged. Some have been told their condition is “something they’ll just have to live with.” Others have tried countless approaches without the relief they were hoping for. Understandably, this can create a sense […]

Have you ever found short-term relief from a medication, only for your symptoms to come roaring back once you stopped? Or maybe you’ve been on a powerful drug for eczema or psoriasis, but started noticing side effects you didn’t expect—like fatigue, headaches, or gut issues? We see this all the time at our Sydney clinic. […]

Treating atopic dermatitis isn’t just about the skin—it’s about restoring balance and health to the entire body. The changes that appear on the skin during treatment are not merely “symptoms,” but can actually be signs that the body is beginning to heal. When patients understand this process in advance, they can approach temporary flares or […]

If you’re dealing with persistent eczema, you’ve likely Googled eczema specialist Sydney more times than you’d like to admit. The constant itching, flaking, and discomfort can feel like an endless cycle, especially if steroid creams are no longer helping—or are even making things worse. So what should you really be looking for in support? And what role […]

If you’re in the middle of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), first of all—you’re not imagining things, and what you’re going through is incredibly real. For many, it’s one of the most physically and emotionally challenging experiences of their life. So if you’re just getting through each day, that’s already a huge accomplishment. But if you’ve […]

Have you ever stopped using a steroid cream, only to find your skin flaring up even worse than before? That intense reaction is what we call Topical Steroid Withdrawal—or TSW for short. It’s not just a flare-up. It can feel like your whole body is rebelling. Burning, itching, oozing, flaking, swelling… and to make things more […]

Imagine you’ve been incredibly busy with work, study, and family commitments, leaving little time for exercise. After a long break, you finally decide to get back into shape by starting a workout routine—maybe hitting the gym or going for a run. But instead of feeling lighter or stronger the next day, you’re met with soreness […]

If you or your child has been battling eczema, you’ve probably thought about getting an allergy test. After all, wouldn’t it be great to pinpoint exactly what’s causing those flare-ups? At our Eczema Acupuncture Clinic in Sydney, we often hear this question. But here’s the truth—while allergy tests can be helpful, they are not the […]