About Dr Christopher Lim

Dr Christopher Lim graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery. He is also a member of the College of Family Physicians Singapore and holds a graduate diploma in Family Medicine.

Before joining the Novena Vitiligo Medical Centre, Dr Lim had stints working in both Dermatology and Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery departments in hospitals across Singapore.

Dr Lim's interest lies largely in dermatology. He advocates wellness and holistic care and firmly believes that these aspects of daily living are reflected in ones skin.

On top of that, Dr Lim embraces healthy and balanced living and is often found working hard in the gym or on the floorball court. More recently, he can also be found chasing after his little girl who has just learned to walk.

Education

  • MBBS

Recent Answers

Is there a cure for vitiligo in Singapore?

Hello, This is perhaps the most common question which I face on a regular basis. Strictly speaking, there is no cure for vitiligo at the moment. This is because there is a non-zero chance of recurrence of the condition which persists in spite of treatment which is difficult to predict. There are, however, viable treatment options available to patients. Depending on the extent of vitiligo and the areas affected, patients can achieve reasonable degrees of repigmentation over time. The main keys to achieving results are a combination of adherence to therapy and patience.

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Do any foods cause vitiligo?

Hello, This is a commonly asked question I face from many of my patients, and the answer is always the same. No, there are no foods that have been found to cause vitiligo. Within the Southeast Asian region, it is a common belief that diet plays a role in the development of the condition. However, the truth is that to date, there is a lack of sufficient evidence to prove that there are any foods linked with the development of vitiligo. I hope that this answers the question.

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How does vitiligo treatment differ according to the body part that it affects?

Hello, The treatment duration, as well as treatment options, may vary slightly depending on the area affected by vitiligo. The treatment of vitiligo tends to follow a few general principles and chiefly depends on phototherapy in order to achieve repigmentation. At the same time, it is well established that certain areas of the body respond differently to phototherapy, with the face and neck regions being the most responsive, and the fingers and toes being the least responsive.

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10 Sinaran Drive #10-15 Novena Medical Center Singapore 307506

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* This profile has been last updated on January 21, 2020.