In this episode of Spot Diagnosis, Stories about Skin, we hear two heartfelt reflections from Annie, a 25-year-old lifelong sufferer of eczema and Jenny, the mother of seven-year-old Atticus, a young child who has battled with severe eczema since the age of one. Both enlighten and educate us about the patient perspective of what it means to suffer from eczema, one that is often overlooked and sometimes dismissed from the biomedical rhetoric.

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In this episode we’ll discuss dermatopathology and how it helps us diagnose a patient’s clinical presentation. We will also dive into the reasons behind the rationale for a skin biopsy, selecting the most appropriate biopsy type and where to perform biopsies in cases of widespread disease.

Our panel of experts for this episode includes dermatopathologist, Dr Saurabh Prakash and dermatologist, A/Prof Alvin Chong. 

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This episode of Spot Diagnosis was recorded live at the World Congress of Dermatology in July 2023.

Our hosts, A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Laxmi Iyengar interviewed a number of global experts in their field and discussed current trends in dermatology.

Social media experts, Dr Sandra Lee aka ‘Dr Pimple Popper’ and Dr Muneeb Shah otherwise known as ‘Dermdoctor’, discuss the use of social media in dermatology. Dr Sarah Arron describes how artificial intelligence can enhance clinical practice and Prof Esther Freeman sheds light on COVID19 and global health dermatology.

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In our first episode of season 5, we’re thrilled to present ‘Vignettes of Dermatology’, a fresh series that delves into various aspects of dermatology through concise, focused episodes.  

To commence, we’re examining pityriasis rosea and pityriasis versicolor—two conditions with similar names, yet distinct underlying causes. 

During this episode, we’ll explore their distinguishing clinical presentations, dissect their differential diagnoses, and discuss the range of management strategies available for effectively addressing these dermatological conditions.  

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In this episode we’ll discuss common skin conditions in those who are immunosuppressed. In particular, we’ll explore skin malignancies in the immunosuppressed, common immunosuppressant medications and their relative immunosuppressant activity, in addition to other fungal, bacterial and benign skin conditions that may be encountered. 

Our panel of experts for this episode includes consultant dermatologists A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Sarah Brennand.

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In this episode, we will explore a range of oral mucosal presentations including oral lichen planus, Sjogren’s syndrome and presentations suggestive of malignancy. To guide us through this challenging topic, we are again joined by special guest experts, oral medicine specialist Dr. Simone Belobrov and dermatologist A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia. 

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In this episode we will focus on a particularly common oral mucosal presentation, ulcers. We'll explore common causes of mouth ulcers, how are these diagnosed, how to investigate for underlying conditions, and how to manage them. To guide us through this challenging topic, we are joined by special guest experts, oral medicine specialist Dr Simone Belobrov and dermatologist A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia.

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In this episode we’ll discuss male genital skin and mucosal conditions. We’ll particularly focus on inflammatory conditions such as balanitis & lichen sclerosus, signs suggestive of malignancy and presentations of sexually transmitted infections. 

Our panel of experts for this episode includes dermatologists A/Prof Anthony Hall and Dr Mark Darling.

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In this episode we’ll explore the cutaneous manifestations of common endocrine disorders, including polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid disorders. We'll be covering the cutaneous manifestations of these disorders, why they develop and how they are treated. 

Our panel of experts for this episode includes endocrinologist, Dr Rosie Worsley and dermatologist, A/Prof Alvin Chong.  

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In this episode we’ll discuss vulval skin disorders. We’ll particularly focus on vulval lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, recurrent vulval candidiasis and vulval neoplasias. Our guest experts will discuss how these conditions present, what causes them, how to investigate and how to treat them. 
 
Our panel of experts for this episode includes consultant dermatologist, Dr Emma Veysey and obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Hong Tran.

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