The cosmetics industry is booming, and misinformation is keeping pace. In this episode, A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading cosmetic dermatologists, A/Prof Phil Bekhor and Dr Cara McDonald to cut through the noise.

From botulinum toxin, dermal filler and lasers to body dysmorphia, social media trends and what skincare routine our experts recommend to their patients, we discuss all of this and more in ‘Cosmetic Dermatology 101’.

The cosmetics industry is booming, and misinformation is keeping pace. In this episode, A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading cosmetic dermatologists, A/Prof Phil Bekhor and Dr Cara McDonald to cut through the noise.
From botulinum toxin, dermal filler and lasers to body dysmorphia, social media trends and what skincare routine our experts recommend to their patients, we discuss all of this and more in &lsquo;Cosmetic Dermatology 101&rsquo;.

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

S8 E4 Cosmetic Dermatology 101

A mildly itchy eyelid. A periocular rash. A drug that transforms lives for patients with eczema – but comes with a catch. In this episode, dermatologist Associated Professor Alvin Chong and new co-host Dr Jacqui Jiang are joined by ophthalmologist Dr Nathan Wong to explore the intersection of the skin and the eyes.

From eyelid dermatitis and ocular rosacea to the side effects of drugs commonly used to treat skin conditions, this conversation is packed with practical clinical pearls. Plus – can a tattoo threaten your vision? The answer might surprise you.

A mildly itchy eyelid. A periocular rash. A drug that transforms lives for patients with eczema &ndash; but comes with a catch. In this episode, dermatologist Associated Professor Alvin Chong and new co-host Dr Jacqui Jiang are joined by ophthalmologist Dr Nathan Wong to explore the intersection of the skin and the eyes.
From eyelid dermatitis and ocular rosacea to the side effects of drugs commonly used to treat skin conditions, this conversation is packed with practical clinical pearls. Plus &ndash; can a tattoo threaten your vision? The answer might surprise you.

S8 E3 Skin and the Eyes

Over the past decades, oncologists have developed an armament of incredible new anti-cancer medications. Unfortunately, these impressive medications also have an impressive list of side effects, many of which affect the skin.

In this episode, we explore these adverse effects alongside dermatologist A/Prof Michelle Goh and oncologist Dr Luke McLean.

 

Over the past decades, oncologists have developed an armament of incredible new anti-cancer medications. Unfortunately, these impressive medications also have an impressive list of side effects, many of which affect the skin.
In this episode, we explore these adverse effects alongside dermatologist A/Prof Michelle Goh and oncologist Dr Luke McLean.
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S8 E2 Oncology and the Skin 

Few conditions cause as much uncertainty as pyoderma gangrenosum. When should you suspect an ulcer is pyoderma? How should you investigate it? What treatment options are available?

We investigate these questions and more with Associate Professor Robert Kelly, an expert in ulceration and pyoderma gangrenosum.

Few conditions cause as much uncertainty as pyoderma gangrenosum. When should you suspect an ulcer is pyoderma? How should you investigate it? What treatment options are available?
We investigate these questions and more with Associate Professor Robert Kelly, an expert in ulceration and pyoderma gangrenosum.

S8 E4 Cosmetic Dermatology 101

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