In this episode of Life With a Difference, I speak with Professor Sara Brown, Grant Chair of Dermatology at the University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant Dermatologist with NHS Lothian. Professor Brown is one of the UK’s leading voices in dermatology research, specialising in eczema, skin genetics, and visible difference.

We discuss:
 • Why skin conditions like eczema are so complex
 • The challenges dermatologists face in treatment
 • New biologics and JAK inhibitors for eczema care
 • The role of genetics, including the filaggrin (FLG) gene
 • The stigma patients experience around visible difference
 • How dermatology research is changing patient care

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00:00 – Introduction  
02:05 – Who is Professor Sara Brown?  
04:59 – Why dermatology matters  
07:46 – Is dermatology taken seriously enough?  
10:44 – Why is eczema so difficult to treat?  
15:19 – The FLG gene and skin barrier research  
20:11 – New eczema treatments: biologics & JAK inhibitors  
26:30 – The future of eczema treatment  
33:17 – How doctors and patients make decisions together  
43:01 – Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) explained  
50:19 – GP referrals and long waiting times  
53:32 – Final thoughts & closing