Viral warts! Probably not a podcast topic suitable for consumption on the train commute but an important and common problem nonetheless. Join Dr. Blake Mumford and Dr. Aaron Robinson as they quiz Dr. Mark Darling on all issues related to the humble wart, including those located on the genitals. We’ll cover their dark history, the different types of warts, and the armaments available for treatment as well as many other warty issues.

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Disorders of skin pigmentation can have a profound impact on the mental wellbeing of patients who are affected. Not all white patches of skin are vitiligo! Tune in to Dr. Blake Mumford and Dr. Aaron Robinson as they discuss disorders of hypopigmentation and depigmentation with Dr. Michelle Rodrigues. Learn about how fungal infections can cause hypopigmentation and exciting new treatments for vitiligo.

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Childhood exanthems present a quandary: how do you differentiate the rash of meningococcal septicaemia from the non-specific viral exanthem? What’s a Koplik spot and what about Forcheimer spots? And what about recognizing infections that can affect the foetus? Learn how to recognise childhood exanthems and enanthems with Professor John Su, a paediatrician and dermatologist!

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Scabies, you’re not a true dermatologist until you’ve had it. Listen in to experts A/Prof Alvin Chong and Professor Andrew Steer discuss scabies, a scourge that has been with humanity for over 2,500 years. Learn where to look for scabies mite burrows, what makes you itch, and war time experiments undertaken to work out exactly how the mites are spread… Are you scratching yourself already?

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In this episode Dr Belinda Welsh discusses rosacea from the perspective of a dermatologist, and her first-hand experience as a patient. The subtypes of rosacea, approach to diagnosis, and treatment strategies for rosacea are artfully explored by dependable co-hosts Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Blake Mumford. 

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What’s the difference between allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis? Do you refer to a dermatologist or allergist for contact dermatitis patch testing? What are the common allergens that cause allergic contact dermatitis? These questions and many others will be answered by world-renowned contact dermatitis expert Associate Professor Rosemary Nixon in this episode of the Spot Diagnosis.

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This episode covers the spectrum of keratinocyte atypia from actinic keratosis, to Bowen’s disease, and finally squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). SCC is the second most common skin cancer and about 600 Australians die from SCC every year. Join Dr Blake Mumford, Associate Professor Alvin Chong, and Dr Michelle Goh as they discuss their approach to actinic keratoses, the best management for high-risk SCCs, and everything else you need to know about these common skin lesions.

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This episode covers everything you need to know about how to protect yourself from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. We also dive into public health campaigns and their role in skin cancer, focusing on Australia’s world renown SunSmart program. Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Blake Mumford discuss the finer points of sunscreen use and debunk common myths with guest experts Associate Professor Peter Foley and Ms. Shannon Jones.

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