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Our aim is to update you and share practical tips on how experts in their field diagnose and treat common dermatological conditions in our short episodes that you can easily listen to whilst on the go. Our podcasts are targeted at healthcare professionals including dermatology consultants, dermatology trainees, GPs and specialist nurses.
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We hope you find these podcasts a useful way to stay up to date and build your knowledge in dermatology. If there are any topics you’d like covered please send suggestions using the feedback form at the bottom of the page.
Disclaimer: The information on our podcasts is based on the latest evidence and expert opinion at the time of recording. The information is for general purposes only and we cannot offer advice for specific patients. Equally, this information is geared towards healthcare professionals. Any member of the public or patients listening should not use this as advice to treat their own condition or others and should consult their own physician for any medical needs they may have.
Podcast episodes
Episode 17:
Part 2: Eczema Therapeutics
In this episode our host Dr Sarah Drummond speaks with Professor Catherine Smith and Dr Andrew Pink about eczema therapeutics:
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The use of JAK inhibitors licensed for use in managing eczema including their mechanism of action, monitoring requirements and potential side effects.​
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Newer agents currently under investigation.​
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The BEACON trial
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19 March 2024
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Episode 16:
Part 1: Eczema Therapeutics
In this episode our host Dr Sarah Drummond speaks with Professor Catherine Smith and Dr Andrew Pink about eczema therapeutics:
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Where conventional systemic agents fit within the evolving landscape of eczema therapeutics​
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The biologic agents licensed for use in eczema including their mechanism of action, monitoring requirements and potential side effects.
19 March 2024
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Episode 15:
Part 2: Immunobullous disorders - Pemphigus vulgaris
In this episode our host Dr Sarah Drummond speaks with Dr Thomas Tull about pemphigus vulgaris:
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The clinical features of pemphigus vulgaris and other variants of pemphigus.
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The step-wise management of pemphigus vulgaris including an approach to managing severe disease and the use of rituximab and intravenous immunoglobulin​
26 Jan 2024
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Episode 14:
Part 1: Immunobullous disorder - Bullous pemphigoid
In this episode our host Dr Sarah Drummond speaks with Dr Thomas Tull about bullous pemphigoid:
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The clinical features and risk factors for developing bullous pemphigoid
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How to differentiate bullous pemphigoid from other subepidermal blistering disorders
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Management of bullous pemphigoid including:
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Preferred first and second line agents
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How and when to reduce treatment
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What to do in severe and refractory cases
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26 Jan 2024
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Episode 13:
PART 2 – Vulval skin conditions (Management)
In this episode our host Dr Justin Bui speaks to Dr Fiona Lewis about vulval skin conditions:
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Management of lichen sclerosus, including what to do when topical steroids are not effective
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Management of vulval eczema and psoriasis
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When to refer to a tertiary service
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07 Feb 2023
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Episode 12:
PART 1 – Vulval skin conditions (History and Examination)
In this episode our host Dr Justin Bui speaks to Dr Fiona Lewis about vulval skin conditions:
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Common presentations of vulval skin conditions
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Diagnostic clues in the history
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Clinical examination
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When to consider further investigations including a biopsy
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07 Feb 2023
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Episode 10:
PART 1 – An Introduction to Vitiligo
In this episode our host Dr Justin Bui speaks to Dr John Ferguson about vitiligo:
· What is vitiligo
· The changing perceptions of vitiligo as a skin disease
· An approach to examining patients with vitiligo
· Other conditions associated with vitiligo
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12 Dec 2022
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Episode 9:
PART 2 – Paediatric Psychodermatology: Management of children and young people with psychodermatology problems
In this episode our host Dr Alison Sears speaks to Dr Susannah Baron and Dr Rukshana Ali about paediatric psychodermatology:
· Compulsive hair pulling (trichotillomania)
· Medically unexplained skin signs
· Psychological tools/exercises
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22 Sept 2021
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Episode 8:
PART 1 – Paediatric psychodermatology: An introduction and practical approach
In this episode our host Dr Alison Sears speaks to Dr Susannah Baron and Dr Rukshana Ali about paediatric psychodermatology:
· What is psychodermatology?
· Ways of establishing rapport and communicating effectively
· History taking in paediatric psychodermatology
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22 Sept 2021
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Episode 7:
PART 2– Acne scarring: Treating atrophic acne scars
In this episode Dr Rakesh Patalay talks to our host, Dr Ally Paolino about the indications, benefits and pitfalls of the following treatments for acne scaring:
• Surgical procedures including subcision and punch excision
• Procedures such as microneedling, chemical peels and soft tissue augmentation
• Ablative and non-ablative lasers
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26 May 2021
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Episode 5:
PART 2– Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: screening for systemic involvement and treatment with Dr Sarah Walsh
In this episode our host Dr Ally Paolino speaks to Dr Sarah Walsh about
• Screening questions and investigations to assess for the presence of systemic disease
• Treatment of cutaneous sarcoidosis
• Assessing disease response and monitoring
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04 August 2020
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Episode 4:
PART 1– Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: definition, epidemiologic and clinical features characterising cutaneous sarcoidosis with Dr Sarah Walsh
In this episode our host Dr Ally Paolino speaks to Dr Sarah Walsh about
• Definition, aetiology and epidemiology of cutaneous sarcoidosis
• Clinical features that characterise cutaneous sarcoidosis
• Diagnosis of cutaneous sarcoidosis
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04 August 2020
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Episode 3:
Occupational dermatoses during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr Felicity Ferguson
In this episode our host Dr Ally Paolino speaks to Dr Felicity Ferguson about the common types of skin problems in health care workers as a result of heightened personal protective equipment and strategies to prevent and treat these occupational dermatoses.
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09 June 2020
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Episode 2:
Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 with Dr Rachel Morris Jones
In this episode Dr Rachael Morris-Jones talks to our host, Dr Ally Paolino about SARS-CoV-2, the typical symptoms and phases of the viral illness, the cutaneous manifestations and their association with disease severity.
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09 June 2020
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Episode 1:
How I diagnose and treat facial hyperpigmentation with Dr Emma Craythorne
In this episode Dr Emma Craythorne talks to our host, Dr Ally Paolino about facial hyperpigmentation, the common causes, treating melasma (including topical, laser and tranexamic acid treatments) and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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19 May 2020
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