Dr Allan KC Yee 1951 to 2009: A Champion for Psoriasis Sufferers

Psoriasis sufferers in Malaysia loss a good friend. Dermatologist Dr Allan Yee Kim Chye, suddenly collapsed of a heart attack on Sept 16, 2009.

Allan will be missed by many. His contribution to Psoriasis community in Malaysia is significant. He was instrumental in the set up of the Psoriasis Association of Malaysia, the only organised psoriasis support group, and served as it's advisor.

Unlike other doctors, Allan refused to give up on finding a solution for this disease. Exploring beyond the knowledge and limitations of conventional medicine, he kept an open mind to adopt phyto nutrients as adjuvant therapy. He single handedly taught us more about P than we could ever learn from books or experience.

Allan has a genuine compassion and was hopeful that the positive results he saw in the OLIVENOL livin' trial he conducted could form the scientific basis for a solution to a large community of sufferers.

Our sense of loss is compounded. Prof Numano who first discovered the positive effects of Olivenol on psoriasis passed away before he could publish his findings. And now Dr Allan Yee having completed a similar trial in Malaysia with very positive results has passed away before he could publish his findings.

We received this tribute on our Facebook Page from Jaclyn Phong, one of Allan's patient:

Dr Allan Yee was my derm and he put me on the olivenol clinical trial for my psoriasis for 3 mths from march. Coupled with healthier diet habits, I have seen much improvement since then and am still taking olivenol daily today. I started seeing him March this year, and honestly he was the best derm I've seen thus far coz he truly cared to understand my medical needs coz he understood the psychological and emotional impact of this skin condition and gave me many useful medical advice tailored to my lifestyle. I'm gonna miss him.

Dr Allan KC Yee made a difference in the lives of others. He lived a significant life, he fought a good fight. A doctor, a scientist, a friend, a champion for many.

Rest in peace, my brother.

Progress Report - Photo Update 1

So far, 7 out of the 10 have reported positive results after being on the programme for a couple of weeks. Quiet frankly, we are encouraged with the results so far. We like what we see. Here are some photo updates, showing their conditions - before and after:

Letter to the Editor

Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 8:01 AM

To: Dr Paul Yeo, Star Publications
Cc: Dr Allan KC Yee. Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre


Dear Dr Paul

Psoriasis Editorial (World Psoriasis Day) - Source / Information for Star Health (FAO - Dr Paul Yeo)

I understand that every year StarHealth does a feature on Psoriasis to conincide with "World Psoriasis Day" (October 29). Last year, Dr Allan Yee (adviser of Psoriasis Association of Malaysia) wrote the main piece for Star Health.

I wish to draw your attention to a Psoriasis project we put together that may be of interest to your editorial team. A group of 10 Proriasis sufferers are blogging about their psoriasis history, thoughts, challenges, frustration, hope, etc. This is a first project of its kind in Malaysia.

Information about psoriasis is scant and the general public is ignorant. These 10 blogs offer insights into the life of a psoriasis sufferer. Through them, your readers are able to "hear" the silent voices of Psoriasis patients. Together, they represent a cross section of psoriasis sufferers in Malaysia. The demographics are:

• Age: 19 - 52
• Sex: Male - 8 . Female -2
• Ethnic: Malay 5, Chinese 4, Indian 1
• Severity: Mild to Very Severe

It is our hope that a feature into their personal struggles by StarHealth, will help advance public awareness about this disease.

We have consolidated these 10 blogs here: http://olivenol-livin.blogspot.com. The journalist you assign to work on Psoriasis can easily find links to the respective blogs.

If you need other information, do not hessitate to contact me.

Kind regards
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ManHon Shiew
Director, Triniaire Sdn Bhd
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