Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education & information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students & GPs are available on our website - see www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.
S5 E5 Infective folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae
In this episode we're examining two skin conditions that are frequently presented in general practice, infective folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae. During this episode, we'll explore their distinguishing clinical presentations, dissect their differential diagnoses, and discuss the range of management strategies available for effectively addressing these dermatological conditions.
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1/15/2024 • 20 minutes
S5 E4 Sun Protection: Revisited
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and as we head into the summer months it is important we understand how to effectively protect ourselves from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
For our latest episode of Spot Diagnosis Podcast we are revisiting our original Sun Protection episode from 2020 with guest experts, dermatologist, A/Prof Peter Foley and Programs and Priority Populations Manager at SunSmart, Shannon Jones.
In this episode, we’ll discuss the finer points of sunscreen use, how to protect yourself from harmful UV rays whilst also debunking common sun protection myths
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12/13/2023 • 31 minutes, 19 seconds
Stories About Skin Navigating Eczema: A Patient Perspective
In this episode of Spot Diagnosis, Stories about Skin, we hear two heartfelt reflections from Annie, a 25-year-old lifelong sufferer of eczema and Jenny, the mother of seven-year-old Atticus, a young child who has battled with severe eczema since the age of one. Both enlighten and educate us about the patient perspective of what it means to suffer from eczema, one that is often overlooked and sometimes dismissed from the biomedical rhetoric.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/20/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 53 seconds
Stories About Skin Navigating Eczema: A Clinician Perspective
In this episode of Spot Diagnosis, Stories about Skin, clinicians reflect upon their encounters of some of the challenges faced by patients with eczema and how this impacts the lives of their patients.
A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Susan Robertson, dermatologists, provide valuable medical perspectives, treatment insights, and the latest advancements in eczema research, and clinical psychologist A/Prof Ross King, discusses the mental health toll of eczema on the patient. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/20/2023 • 43 minutes, 15 seconds
S5 E3 Dermatopathology pearls
In this episode we’ll discuss dermatopathology and how it helps us diagnose a patient’s clinical presentation. We will also dive into the reasons behind the rationale for a skin biopsy, selecting the most appropriate biopsy type and where to perform biopsies in cases of widespread disease.
Our panel of experts for this episode includes dermatopathologist, Dr Saurabh Prakash and dermatologist, A/Prof Alvin Chong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/15/2023 • 24 minutes, 42 seconds
S5 E2 Latest trends in dermatology | World Congress of Dermatology 2023
This episode of Spot Diagnosis was recorded live at the World Congress of Dermatology in July 2023.
Our hosts, A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Laxmi Iyengar interviewed a number of global experts in their field and discussed current trends in dermatology.
Social media experts, Dr Sandra Lee aka ‘Dr Pimple Popper’ and Dr Muneeb Shah otherwise known as ‘Dermdoctor’, discuss the use of social media in dermatology. Dr Sarah Arron describes how artificial intelligence can enhance clinical practice and Prof Esther Freeman sheds light on COVID19 and global health dermatology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/26/2023 • 28 minutes, 40 seconds
S5 E1 Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis versicolor
In our first episode of season 5, we’re thrilled to present ‘Vignettes of Dermatology’, a fresh series that delves into various aspects of dermatology through concise, focused episodes.
To commence, we’re examining pityriasis rosea and pityriasis versicolor—two conditions with similar names, yet distinct underlying causes.
During this episode, we’ll explore their distinguishing clinical presentations, dissect their differential diagnoses, and discuss the range of management strategies available for effectively addressing these dermatological conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
