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Dr Tey Hong Liang has formulated a soothing balm for patients with persistently itchy skin and devoted hours to learn what might prevent someone from perspiring. He is now working on a gentle hand wash tailored for those with itchy skin.
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In his 12 years at the National Skin Centre (NSC), Dr Tey Hong Liang has seen his fair share of patients.
And it was always these people - often with conditions that stopped them from sweating or caused unbearable itching - who spurred him on to do more. He was recently recognised for his efforts.
