Author Archives: Dahbin An

Vaccines are designed to interact with the immune system. For most people, this interaction is temporary and well tolerated. However, in recent decades, researchers have explored whether early immune stimulation, including childhood vaccination, may be associated with the later development of eczema or allergic conditions in some individuals. This topic is complex, often polarised, and frequently […]

Exercise is meant to be good for your health — so it can feel incredibly frustrating when a workout leaves your skin red, itchy, or flaring for days afterwards. Many people with eczema notice that intense exercise makes their symptoms worse, even when they’re doing everything “right”. If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. […]

Many people approach eczema by chasing symptoms — reducing redness, calming itch, or managing flares as they appear. While this can help short-term, it often leads to frustration when symptoms keep returning. At our clinic, we see eczema differently. Instead of asking “What cream should I use?”, we ask a deeper question: What systems in […]

If your scalp is itchy, flaky, or irritated, it can be surprisingly hard to figure out what’s actually going on. Is it just dandruff? Is it eczema? Could it be psoriasis? These conditions can look almost identical at first glance, especially during flare-ups — but they behave differently, feel different, and require different approaches to […]

Most people have heard of eczema and psoriasis, but very few understand how different they truly are — especially when you’re the one living with the symptoms. Online information often repeats the same surface-level descriptions, but there are deeper differences that actually shape how these conditions behave, how they flare, and how they feel in […]

If your eczema or psoriasis seems to get worse every time Sydney’s humidity climbs, you’re not imagining it. Humid weather can be a major trigger for sensitive skin — especially in coastal areas like Sydney, where the mix of moisture, salt air, pollen, and mould creates the perfect storm for flare-ups. Many people expect dry […]

If you’ve ever noticed your eczema flares getting worse after certain foods, stressful periods, or even during allergy season, histamine might be part of the reason. Many people with eczema already struggle with a sensitive immune system, so when histamine levels get too high, the skin can react quickly — often with more itching, redness, […]

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. […]

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. […]