Dr. Kong Yan Ling

Dr Kong Yan Ling is a Ministry of Health-accredited Consultant Dermatologist with expertise in paediatric dermatology, general dermatology, aesthetic treatments, and skin surgery.

She graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2011, where she was placed on the Dean’s List for academic excellence. She went on to complete specialist training in dermatology and was awarded the Gold Medal for topping the national Dermatology Exit Examination in 2018.

Dr Kong further pursued postgraduate studies with a Diploma and Master of Science in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff University.

She previously served as a Consultant Dermatologist at the National Skin Centre and as a Visiting Consultant at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. She was also actively involved in teaching medical students at both NUS and NTU.

She has contributed to various research publications and textbook chapters, particularly in the field of paediatric dermatology.

Dr Kong is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, and a member of several professional bodies, including the Dermatological Society of Singapore, the Asian Society of Pediatric Dermatology, and the International Society of Pediatric Dermatology

Biologics for skin conditions

Skin surgery – excision of lumps and bumps, moles, skin surgery

Injectables and lasers

Research publications

1. Kong YL, Tey HL. Treatment of acne vulgaris during pregnancy and lactation.. Drugs. 2013;73:779-87.
2. Kong YL; NS Chandran; Goh SG, Ng SK. Cutaneous angiosarcoma of the scalp mimicking a keratoacanthoma. Dermatol Online J. 2013;19:18566.
3. Tan GF, Kong YL, Tan AS, Tey HL. Causes and features of erythroderma. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2014;43:391-4.
4. Kong YL, NS Chandran, Lim YL. Retrospective study: Review on Autoimmune Blistering Diseases in Paediatric Patients Pediatr Dermatol. 2015;32:845-52.
5. Kong YL, Ker KJ, Tan WD,Tey HL. Colonization and acquisition of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and secondary bacterial infections among dermatological in-patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2016;30:e111-e113
6. Gan EY, Kong YL, Tan WD, Thng ST, Goh BK. Twelve-month and sixty-month outcomes of noncultured cellular grafting for vitiligo. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2016;75:564-571
7. Kong YL, Tey HL. Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis: A paradoxical presentation of acquired idiopathic generalized hypohidrosis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017;83:480-481.
8. Kong YL, Ching VHL, Chuah SY, Thng TG. Retrospective study on the characteristics and treatment of late-onset vitiligo. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017;83:625.
9. Kong YL, Oon HH, Choudhury Y, Tan MH, Ng SK. A case of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Masquerading as Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome. Case Report, J Genet Disor Genet Rep Vol: 7 Issue: 1. May 2018.
10. Kong YL, Chong WS, Tan EST. Guidelines on the Use of Conventional and Daylight Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology. Dermatology Bulletin. Volume 30 Number 1 December 2019.
11. Heng YK, Liew YCC, Kong YL, Lim YL. β-Lactam allergy testing and delabeling-Experiences and lessons from Singapore. Immun Inflamm Dis. 2020;8(3):371-379.

Book Publications

1. Kong YL, Gan EY. Annular Rash in a Neonate. In: Rahmani F, Rezaei N. Pediatric Autoimmunity and Transplantation A Case-Based Collection with MCQs, Volume 3. 1^st ed. Springer International Publishing.
2. Kong YL, Gan EY. Itchy Facial Rash. In: Rahmani F, Rezaei N. Pediatric Autoimmunity and Transplantation A Case-Based Collection with MCQs, Volume 3. 1^st ed. Springer International Publishing.
3. Kong YL, Gan EY. Asymptomatic Atrophic Plaque on the Face. In: Rahmani F, Rezaei N. Pediatric Autoimmunity and Transplantation A Case-Based Collection with MCQs, Volume 3. 1^st ed. Springer International Publishing.
4. Kong YL, Gan EY. Itchy Violaceous Plaques. In: Rahmani F, Rezaei N. Pediatric Autoimmunity and Transplantation A Case-Based Collection with MCQs, Volume 3. 1^st ed. Springer International Publishing.
5. Kong YL, Gan EY. Itchy Blisters. In: Rahmani F, Rezaei N. Pediatric Autoimmunity and Transplantation A Case-Based Collection with MCQs, Volume 3. 1^st ed. Springer International Publishing.
6. Kong YL, Gan EY. Hyperpigmented patches. In: Rahmani F, Rezaei N. Pediatric Autoimmunity and Transplantation A Case-Based Collection with MCQs, Volume 3. 1^st ed. Springer International Publishing.
7. Atlas of Pediatric Dermatology in Asian Skin, Cowrote Chapter 3: Atopic Dermatitis and Other Eczematous Conditions

MBBS 2011

Master of Science in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff University 2020

Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff University 2021

1. Member, Dermatological Society of Singapore
2. Member, Asian Society of Pediatric Dermatology
3. Member, International Society of Pediatric Dermatology
4. Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Dermatology)