Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a greater prevalence in children than adults, although it can affect any age. Estimated population prevalence is 20.3% in 1-year-olds but decreases to 16% in 4-year-olds, highlighting the fact that a significant proportion of children outgrow eczema. The disease is important not only because it is common, but also due to the significant impact it has on patient quality of life, ability to participate in school or work and their mental wellbeing.

Eczema is a big topic, so we have spread it over two episodes. In these we discuss eczema with Associate Professor John Su who is dual boarded in both dermatology and pediatrics. He is head of dermatology at Eastern Health and consults at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. He has been a principal investigator in a number of clinical trials in various skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis. 

In the first episode, Associate Professor Alvin Chong & Dr Tom Kovi discuss the epidemiology of eczema, what causes it and the clinical aspects with Associate Professor Su.  In the second episode, they carefully consider the treatment and management of eczema.

For more information, transcripts and other eczema education resources, go to theSpot Diagnosis eczema podcast page.

Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a greater prevalence in children than adults, although it can affect any age. Estimated population prevalence is 20.3% in 1-year-olds but decreases to 16% in 4-year-olds, highlighting the fact that a significant proportion of children outgrow eczema. The disease is important not only because it is common, but also due to the significant impact it has on patient quality of life, ability to participate in school or work and their mental wellbeing. Eczema is a big topic, so we have spread it over two episodes. In these we discuss eczema with <a href="https://www.skinhealthinstitute.org.au/page/376/spot-diagnosis-contributors/#su">Associate Professor John Su</a> who is dual boarded in both dermatology and pediatrics. He is head of dermatology at Eastern Health and consults at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. He has been a principal investigator in a number of clinical trials in various skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis.  In the first episode, <a href="https://www.skinhealthinstitute.org.au/page/376/spot-diagnosis-contributors/#chong">Associate Professor Alvin Chong</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.skinhealthinstitute.org.au/page/376/spot-diagnosis-contributors/#kovi">Dr Tom Kovi</a> discuss the epidemiology of eczema, what causes it and the clinical aspects with <a href="https://www.skinhealthinstitute.org.au/page/376/spot-diagnosis-contributors/#su">Associate Professor Su</a>.  In the second episode, they carefully consider the treatment and management of eczema. For more information, transcripts and other eczema education resources, go to the <a href="https://www.skinhealthinstitute.org.au/page/396/spot-diagnosis-eczema">Spot Diagnosis eczema podcast page</a>.

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.

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 &amp; 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 &amp; GPs are available on our website - see <a href="http://www.spotdiagnosis.org.au">www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. </a>Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with.

Spot Diagnosis

Spot Diagnosis Dermatology Podcast examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored for all medical professionals, including medical students. 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 up to 10 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis Dermatology Podcast examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored for all medical professionals, including medical students. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education &amp; 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 &amp; GPs are available on our website - see <a href="http://www.spotdiagnosis.org.au">www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. </a>Listening to this podcast now incurs up to 10 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis: A Podcast on Skin Disease and Dermatology

This is the second part of our examination of eczema.  In this episode we discuss the treatment and management of eczema with Professor John Su who is dual boarded in both dermatology and pediatrics.

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