Haze doesn’t just hurt your lungs: Experts warn of hidden damage to skin, scalp and eyes
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — While public health warnings during haze episodes typically focus on respiratory health, medical experts are sounding the alarm on the hidden, often...
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As air quality fluctuates, experts told Malay Mail that fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5 — particles measuring 2.5 micrometres in diameter — poses a significant risk that goes far beyond surface-level dirt.
According to UM Specialist Centre consultant dermatologist Dr Nik Aimee Azizah Faheem, these tiny particles are insidious.
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- Sep 24, 2026
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