Publications by authors named "Tey Kwee Eng"

Background: There is limited understanding of the epidemiology of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) internationally, with no population-based estimates of GPP in South East Asia.

Objectives: To determine the incidence and prevalence of GPP in the Malaysian population and characterize its flares and trigger factors.

Methods: We conducted a population-based cohort study using the Teleprimary Care database between January 2010 and December 2020.

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Background: Psoriasis imposes a substantial burden on patients' social, emotional, physical, and family life. Although psoriasis has no complete cure, various treatments are available to control its symptoms and improve a patients' quality of life.

Objective: We aimed to compare the effectiveness of biologic versus non-biologic treatments on health-related quality of life among patients with psoriasis in Malaysia.

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Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics, management and quality of life of psoriasis patients with and without coexistent lupus erythematosus (LE).

Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study uses data from the Malaysian Psoriasis Registry (MPR) from January 2007 to December 2018.

Results: Of 21 735 psoriasis patients, 34 (0.

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Background: There are no population-based epidemiological data on psoriasis in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia.

Objectives: To determine the incidence and prevalence of psoriasis over 11 years in multiethnic Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Methods: A population-based cohort study was made using the Teleprimary Care database between January 2010 and December 2020.

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Background: Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (cADRs) among people living with HIV (PLWH) are common. Data on drug eruptions among PLWH in Malaysia are limited. Thus, our study aimed to determine the clinical patterns of cADRs among PLWH and the risk factors associated with severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR).

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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting nearly 10% of dermatologic patients in Malaysia. Treatment options include topical agents and phototherapy as well as nonbiologic and biologic systemic therapy. Mild psoriasis can often be managed with topical agents.

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Background: Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a severe but rare variant of psoriasis. Our objective is to review the clinical profile, comorbidities, and outcome of patients with GPP.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective note review of all patients with adult-onset GPP.

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Background: Lucio's phenomenon is a rare and aggressive necrotising variant of erythema nodosum leprosum that classically occur in patients with undiagnosed, diffuse non-nodular lepromatous leprosy. It is a potentially fatal leprosy reaction characterised by extensive, bizarrely-shaped, painful purpuric skin lesions and ulcerations. Lucio's phenomenon is very rarely reported outside of Mexico and Costa Rica.

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