In this episode of JCMS Author Interviews, host Dr. Kirk Barber interviews Dr. Marlene Dytoc, a clinical professor at the University of Alberta and the director of several specialty dermatology clinics including psychodermatology. This fascinting episode discusses findings from an article co-authored by Dr. Dytoc on Alberta's first psychodermatology clinic. Key topics include the challenges of managing delusional parasitosis, Morgellons disease, and other psychocutaneous disorders, the difficulty in patient adherence to medication, and the importance of developing therapeutic alliances. The podcast also examines the potential for community engagement and improvements in treatment metrics through clinical surveys and support groups.

To learn more about psychodermatology contact Dr. Dytoc at: [email protected] 

This podcast is supported by an educational grant by Incyte Biosciences Canada, made available through the CDA Corporate Supporter Program.  

Dr Barber and his guests do not receive any financial reimbursement for the production of the podcast.

For more great CDA podcasts check out Dermalogues, our Residents podcast hosted by Dr Kerri Purdy.

To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit our website at dermatology.ca

JCMS Author Interviews is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca   

Our theme music was composed by Lee Rosevere.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:49 Challenges in Psychodermatology

02:44 Patient Consultations and Time Management

05:30 Therapeutic Approaches and Medication

09:16 Clinic Operations and Improvements

19:05 Global Perspectives and Future Directions

22:27 Final Thoughts

Keywords:

psychodermatology, patient care, therapeutic alliance, medication adherence, psychiatric comorbidities, treatment strategies, quality improvement, global perspectives, mental health, dermatology