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’.

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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.

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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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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.

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In the five years since our initial episode on eczema, two new game-changing systemic therapies have been added to the PBS. Despite this progress, controversy in eczema remains, and issues such as topical steroid withdrawal are becoming increasingly discussed.

In this episode, we address advances in eczema and tackle clinical cases alongside dermatologists Professor John Su and Associate Professor Gayle Ross.

We would like to thank our Institute Partner, Melbourne Pathology, for their support of the Spot Diagnosis Podcast.

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More than half of Australia's population will experience menopause. Yet, it remains a condition that many doctors, particularly male ones, feel underprepared to manage. What skin changes happen in menopause?  What treatments are available? Does topical oestrogen actually help with wrinkles in menopause?

In this episode we answer these questions with dermatologists Dr Emma Veysey and Dr Anita Lasocki and endocrinologist Dr Rosie Worsley.

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Mycosis fungoides - a term that is both misleading and redundant. It represents just one aspect of the often complex world of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

When should clinicians suspect cutaneous T-cell lymphoma? How is it accurately diagnosed? What treatment options are available?

In this episode, dermatologists Dr Friyana Bhabha and A/Prof Aaron Robinson provide expert insights into these questions.

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Social media is increasing used as a source of health advice, yet misinformation remains a serious concern. What kind of information are young people learning about on TikTok? Are they able to discern fact from fiction? How do we approach misinformation in patients? In this episode, we dissect these issues alongside three special guests: Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul, Professor Margie Danchin and Dr Laxmi Iyengar.

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Psoriasis was the focus of our second Spot Diagnosis episode over five years ago. Since that time, the treatment landscape has expanded considerably, with the development of new oral agents and biologic therapies.

In this episode, we are joined once again by Associate Professor Peter Foley who provides a comprehensive update on current treatment strategies and provides a suggested treatment approach to three clinical scenarios.

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Every interaction we make as doctors depends on communication - yet we rarely pause to reflect on how we’re actually doing it. How can we improve our everyday conversations with patients? How can we break bad news with compassion? And how should we respond to alternative health beliefs that challenge evidence-based medicine? In this episode, we explore these questions with oncologist and author Dr Ranjana Srivastava OAM.

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