Lots of peoples especially babies tend to have Eczema (also known as Atopic Dermatitis) is a chronic inflammation of the skin that becomes extremely itchy and inflamed causing redness and swelling. Severe dryness (Xerosis) is one of the characteristic found in patients with eczema.
So, in partnership with Watsons Malaysia, Eau
Thermale Avène organized an educational
workshop on eczema at Gardens Hotel,
Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur.
Dr. Leong Kin Fon, a Pediatric Dermatologist from General Hospital Kuala Lumpur |
The workshop started with a speech from Dr. Leong Kin Fon, a Pediatric Dermatologist from
General Hospital Kuala Lumpur on symptoms of Atopic Eczema, alternative methods to
scratching and how to manage Atopic Eczema among children effectively.
Dr. Ch’ng Chin Chwen, a Dermatologist from University Malaya Medical Centre |
Dr. Ch’ng Chin
Chwen, a Dermatologist from University Malaya Medical Centre, then spoke about the
possibilities of adults having eczema as well.
Mr. Alexandre Giraudon (Avène ASEAN Marketing Manager) |
The talk is then followed by Mr. Alexandre
Giraudon (Avène ASEAN Marketing Manager) on the introduction to Eau Thermale Avène and
its range of skin care products intended for extremely dry skin and eczema skin in infants,
children and adults. Furthermore, Mr. Alexandre also explained on the skin care regime for
eczema patients using Avène Tolerance Extreme and Avene TriXèra range.
Eau Thermale Avène range of skin care products |
Eau Thermale Avène Eczema workshop
was held to educate consumers on
understanding eczema, methods to manage it, emollient application steps using Avène
emollient cream and alternative methods to scratching.
Skin problems will get worst if not using the proper skin care |
A video of two severe eczema
patients receiving treatment from
Avene Hydrotherapy Centre in
France was then shown to the
audiences on the patients’ progress
and their positive results after
treatment.
Q&A session with Dr. Leong Kin Fon (Pediatric Dermatologist, GHKL), Dr. Ch’ng Chin Chwen (Dermatologist, University Malaya Medical Centre and Alexandre Giraudon |
The workshop ended
with three volunteers called to be
on-stage for a hands-on
demonstration by Ms. Denise Goh
on the effective methods of applying
emollient cream. We also get to
experience the products ourselves
and follow the application steps.
Hands-on demonstration by Ms, Denise Goh on the technique to apply the lotion |
It is great to learned some techniques here and on how to reduce the itchiness cause by Eczema. Times to try it on my Little Angel, WJ now
Another great info Jane. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWilson, you're most welcome :)
Deleteglad to see some products that are infant and kids friendly there :) but how effective will it be on adults ya?
ReplyDeleteFish, it is also good for adults as children skin more sensitive.
DeleteVery informative.
ReplyDeleteComes in handy for mother :)
Low, a great knowledge for all Moms.
DeleteThanks for sharing such in-depth information. I don't know what causes it, I just know that most people have to live with it most of their lives.
ReplyDeleteEmily, skin sensitive and genetic are few of the reasons that caused eczema.
DeleteOh i didn't know they have products for kids too! Thanks for sharing :D
ReplyDeleteCaroline, both adults and kids.
DeleteThis is definitely a good info for someone who have a sensitive skin like me. It's good that they offered products for children too.
ReplyDeleteAein, agreed with you.
DeleteI have sensitive skin that gets itchy from time to time.... and this product helps me soooo much....
ReplyDeleteMiera, glad to hear that.
Deletecan adult try it too? seems like a nice product.
ReplyDeleteAyue, adult can use it too.
DeleteI know so many people with eczema so this post really useful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info. Since they have ranges of products, may I know which scream is for kids with eczema?
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