Skin health guidance, animal welfare and environmental writing by Dr Kartini Farah Rahim, Consultant Dermatologist in Shah Alam, Malaysia.https://www.expertdermatologist.com/en-myDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/eczema-vs-psoriasis/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/eczema-vs-psoriasis/Eczema and psoriasis are both long-term inflammatory skin conditions, but they are different diseases. Eczema usually begins in babies and young children, is intensely itchy and favours skin creases, while psoriasis most often starts between 15 and 25 or 50 and 60 years of age, forms sharply defined, thicker scaly plaques on the scalp, elbows and knees, and can be linked with psoriatic arthritis.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDermatologyeczemapsoriasisdiagnosisskin of colourpsoriatic arthritisDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/finding-the-right-dermatologist-for-your-skin-condition/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/finding-the-right-dermatologist-for-your-skin-condition/The right dermatologist for you is one whose everyday work matches your problem: long-term conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa and blistering disorders need a medical dermatology focus, while lumps and cosmetic concerns may call for procedural or aesthetic care. Bringing photos of flares, a list of products and medicines tried, and a timeline of your symptoms makes a first appointment far more productive.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDermatologyfirst dermatologist appointmentchronic skin conditionspatient preparationmedical dermatologyShah AlamDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/how-to-choose-a-dermatologist-in-malaysia/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/how-to-choose-a-dermatologist-in-malaysia/To choose a dermatologist in Malaysia, first confirm that the doctor is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council and listed under dermatology on the National Specialist Register, both of which can be searched online. Then look for a doctor whose experience fits your condition, who makes a clear diagnosis before recommending treatment, and who can follow you up over time.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDermatologychoosing a dermatologistspecialist registrationpatient guideMalaysiaskin specialistDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/when-to-see-a-dermatologist-instead-of-skincare/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/when-to-see-a-dermatologist-instead-of-skincare/See a dermatologist instead of trying another product if a skin problem has lasted more than two to four weeks, is painful, scarring, bleeding, spreading or keeps coming back, disturbs your sleep, or involves a child, your nails or sudden hair loss. These are signs of a medical condition that needs a diagnosis, and unverified creams can add harm: Malaysia's Ministry of Health has cancelled the notifications of cosmetics found to contain mercury, steroids and other prohibited substances.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDermatologyskincarecosmetic safetywhen to see a doctorNPRAacneskin healthDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/renungan-terperangkap-dalam-dunia-plastik-sampai-bila/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/renungan-terperangkap-dalam-dunia-plastik-sampai-bila/Dalam surat renungan kepada rakyat Malaysia, Dr Kartini Farah Rahim, Naib Presiden PEKA, berkongsi kebimbangan tentang mikroplastik, bahan kimia seperti BPA dan styrene dalam bekas plastik, serta menyeru langkah mudah seperti membawa bekas makanan dan minuman sendiri.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTEnvironmentplastikmikroplastikBPAstyrofoamPEKAgaya hidup lestariDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/bersama-sama-dbkl-menerajui-program-terbaik-untuk-membawa-kesejahteraan-kepada-haiwan-jalanan/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/bersama-sama-dbkl-menerajui-program-terbaik-untuk-membawa-kesejahteraan-kepada-haiwan-jalanan/Pada 26 Ogos 2025, Dr Kartini Farah Rahim dan pencinta haiwan bertemu Jabatan Kesihatan dan Alam Sekitar DBKL untuk membincangkan kawalan populasi anjing jalanan secara berperikemanusiaan melalui program TNRVM: Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release/Rehome/Rehabilitate dan Manage.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTAnimal WelfareDBKLTNRVManjing jalanankawalan populasi haiwanpemandulanDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/a-timely-and-courageous-step-forward-for-selangor/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/a-timely-and-courageous-step-forward-for-selangor/Dr Kartini Farah Rahim, Vice-President of PEKA Malaysia, welcomes a proposal to strengthen Selangor's commitment against single-use plastics, and argues that Malaysia needs a permanent, minister-led task force, waste separation at source and a comprehensive, enforceable framework.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTEnvironmentsingle-use plasticsSelangorwaste separationPEKArecyclingDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/ke-mana-perginya-plastik-dalam-cawan-minuman-anda/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/ke-mana-perginya-plastik-dalam-cawan-minuman-anda/Cawan kertas untuk minuman panas mempunyai lapisan plastik nipis. Dr Kartini Farah Rahim menerangkan bagaimana zarah mikroplastik memasuki udara, air dan makanan kita, serta menyeru rakyat Malaysia mengurangkan penggunaan plastik harian.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTEnvironmentmikroplastikcawan kertasplastik sekali gunakesihatanalam sekitarDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/on-international-dog-day-let-me-share-with-you-these-wonderful-furry-friends/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/on-international-dog-day-let-me-share-with-you-these-wonderful-furry-friends/For International Dog Day on 26 August, Dr Kartini Farah Rahim reflects on a farm visit where friendly dogs greeted her, and explains that dogs rarely show aggression unless traumatised, and can be rehabilitated with patience and care.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTAnimal WelfareInternational Dog Daydog adoptionstray dogsdog rehabilitationDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/sembah-takzim-kempen-anti-buli-haiwan/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/sembah-takzim-kempen-anti-buli-haiwan/Dalam surat terbuka kepada Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, Dr Kartini Farah Rahim menjunjung kasih atas kempen anti-buli dan memohon agar kempen itu turut merangkumi usaha membanteras penderaan kucing, anjing dan monyet.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTPress Statementsanti-bulipenderaan haiwanYang di-Pertuan AgongKopikebajikan haiwanDr Kartini Farah Rahimhttps://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/mochi-is-for-adoption/https://www.expertdermatologist.com/articles/mochi-is-for-adoption/In August 2025, Dr Kartini Farah Rahim heard a kitten crying on a busy street in Shah Alam and rescued her. Mochi, then four months old, is looking for a responsible, loving family to adopt her.Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTAnimal Welfarecat adoptionkitten rescueShah Alamadopt don't shopDr Kartini Farah Rahim