After years of relentless itching, sleepless nights and failed treatments, severe eczema left Carol struggling physically and emotionally. In this video interview with Medical Channel Asia, she shares how specialist care helped her regain her confidence and quality of life.
For years, Carol thought she could manage her skin condition. But in 2020, everything changed.
What began as itchy skin soon developed into severe eczema that spread across her entire body. The relentless itch kept her awake night after night, leaving her exhausted, emotionally drained, and struggling to get through each workday.
“I could not sleep.” Carol recalls. “I almost fell into depression.”
Beyond the physical discomfort, eczema also affected her confidence. Once an avid swimmer, Carol stopped wearing swimsuits because of the visible rashes covering her skin. Comments from friends and colleagues about how much her skin had changed only deepened her emotional distress.
Despite trying moisturisers, steroid creams and making careful changes to her diet and lifestyle, her symptoms continued to flare.
Everything changed after she sought specialist care. With the loving support of her husband, they went through different doctors and was eventually recommended to consult Dr Koh Hong Yi, Senior Consultant Dermatologist at TSN Dermatology.
Working closely with her dermatologist, Carol explored a treatment option that gave her renewed hope after years of feeling like she had exhausted every possibility. Within weeks, she noticed a dramatic difference.
“The itchiness was gone. I could finally sleep again,” she says. “It felt like my life was back to normal.”
Today, Carol hopes that by sharing her experience, others living with eczema will know they are not alone. She also hopes people will not lose hope if initial treatments do not work.
“There is hope,” she says. “Do not give up.”
▶️ Watch the full video on Medical Channel Asia to hear Carol’s story in her own words.
