In this episode our host Dr Justin Bui speaks to Dr Fiona Lewis about vulval skin conditions. In this episode we discuss… ·       Management of lichen sclerosus, including what to do when topical steroids are not effective ·       Management of vulval eczema and psoriasis  ·       When to refer to a tertiary service  Please visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references.  ..read more

In this episode our host Dr Justin Bui speaks to Dr Fiona Lewis about vulval skin conditions. In this episode we discuss… ·       Common presentations of vulval skin conditions  ·       Diagnostic clues in the history  ·       Clinical examination  ·       When to consider further investigations including a biopsy  Please visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references.  ..read more

In this episode our host Dr Justin Bui speaks to Dr John Ferguson about vitiligo.    We discuss…  Treatment approach for vitiligo Other treatments on the horizon  Vitiligo and skin cancer surveillance  Sunscreens Please visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references.  ..read more

In this episode our host Dr Justin Bui speaks to Dr John Ferguson about vitiligo.    We discuss…  What is vitiligo? The changing perception of vitiligo as a skin disease An approach to examining patients with vitiligo Other conditions associated with vitiligo Please visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references.  ..read more

In this episode our host Dr Alison Sears speaks to Dr Susannah Baron and Dr Rukshana Ali about paediatric psychodermatology.    We discuss…  ·      Compulsive hair pulling (trichotillomania)  ·      Medically unexplained skin signs   ·      Psychological tools/exercises  ·      Practical top tips  Please visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references.    ..read more

In this episode our host Dr Alison Sears speaks to Dr Susannah Baron and Dr Rukshana Ali about paediatric psychodermatology.    We discuss…  ·      What is psychodermatology?  ·      Ways of establishing rapport and communicating effectively with children/young people and their families.   ·      History taking in paediatric psychodermatology  ·      The importance of communication with parents around acceptance of a child as they are, if they have a skin condition which has a visible difference.   P ..read more

In this episode we discuss… ·       What causes acne scarring ·       When to treat  ·       How to assess patients  ·       Different types of atrophic acne scars Visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for show notes and references.  ..read more

In this episode we discuss…  The indications, benefits and pitfalls of the following treatments for acne scaring: ·       Surgical procedures including subcision and punch excision ·       Procedures such as microneedling, chemical peels and soft tissue augmentation  ·       Ablative and non-ablative lasers Please visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references.  ..read more

In this episode we discuss: · Definition, aetiology and epidemiology of cutaneous sarcoidosis · Clinical features that characterise cutaneous sarcoidosis · Diagnosis of cutaneous sarcoidosis ..read more

In this episode our host Dr Ally Paolino speaks to Dr Felicity Ferguson about the common types of skin problems in health care workers as a result of heightened personal protective equipment and strategies to prevent and treat these occupational dermatoses.  ..read more