St John's DermAcademy Podcast
Our Podcasts are delivered to you by clinicians and academics at St John’s Institute of Dermatology and invited speakers. Our aim is to update you and share practical tips on how experts in their field diagnose and treat common dermatological conditions in our short episodes that you can easily listen to whilst on the go. Our podcasts are targeted at healthcare professionals including dermatology consultants, dermatology trainees, GPs and specialist nurses. Disclaimer: The information on our podcasts is based on the latest evidence and expert opinion at the time of recording. The information is for general purposes only and we cannot offer advice for specific patients. Equally, this information is geared towards healthcare professionals. Any member of the public or patients listening should not use this as advice to treat their own condition or others and should consult their own physician for any medical they may have.
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 17: Part 2 - Eczema Therapeutics
In this episode our host Dr Sarah Drummond speaks with Professor Catherine Smith and Dr Andrew Pink about eczema therapeutics:• The use of JAK inhibitors licensed for use in managing eczema including their mechanism of action, monitorin...
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Episode 17
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30:00
Episode 16: Part 1 - Eczema Therapeutics
In this episode our host Dr Sarah Drummond speaks with Professor Catherine Smith and Dr Andrew Pink about eczema therapeutics:• Where conventional systemic agents fit within the evolving landscape of eczema therapeutics.• The biolog...
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Episode 16
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39:02
Episode 15: Part 2: Immunobullous disorders - Pemphigus vulgaris
In this episode our host Dr Sarah Drummond speaks with Dr Thomas Tull about pemphigus vulgaris: • The clinical features of pemphigus vulgaris and other variants of pemphigus. • The step-wise management of pemphigus vulgari...
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Episode 15
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21:56
Episode 14: Part 1: Immunobullous disorder - Bullous pemphigoid
In this episode our host Dr Sarah Drummond speaks with Dr Thomas Tull about bullous pemphigoid:• The clinical features and risk factors for developing bullous pemphigoid • How to differentiate bullous pemphigoid from other subepid...
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Episode 14
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18:48
Episode 13: Vulval skin conditions - Part 2: Management
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...
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Episode 13
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22:20
Episode 12: Vulval skin conditions - Part 1: History and Examination
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 · ...
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Episode 12
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19:58
Episode 11: Vitiligo - Part 2: Management of vitiligo
In this episode our host Dr Justin Bui speaks to Dr John Ferguson about vitiligo. We discuss… Treatment approach for vitiligoOther treatments on the horizon Vitiligo and skin can...
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Episode 11
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24:25
Episode 10: Vitiligo - Part 1: An introduction to vitiligo
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 diseaseAn approach to exa...
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Episode 10
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27:22
Episode 9: Paediatric Psychodermatology - Part 2: Management of children and young people with psychodermatology problems
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) ...
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Episode 9
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40:04
Episode 8: Paediatric Psychodermatology - Part 1: An introduction and practical approach
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? · ...
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Episode 8
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32:39
Episode 7: Acne scarring - Part 2: Treating atrophic acne scars
In this episode we discuss… The indications, benefits and pitfalls of the following treatments for acne scaring:· Surgical procedures including subcision and punch excision· ...
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Episode 7
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34:37
Episode 6: Acne scarring - Part 1: Introduction to atrophic acne scarring
In this episode we discuss…· What causes acne scarring· When to treat · How to assess patients · &nbs...
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Episode 6
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17:08
Episode 5: Cutaneous Sarcoidosis - Part 2: Screening for systemic involvement and treatment
In this episode we discuss:· Screening questions and investigations to assess for the presence of systemic disease· Treatment of cutaneous sarcoidosis· Assessing disease response and monitoring
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:51
Episode 4: Cutaneous Sarcoidosis - Part 1: Definition, epidemiology and clinical features characterising cutaneous sarcoidosis
In this episode we discuss:· Definition, aetiology and epidemiology of cutaneous sarcoidosis· Clinical features that characterise cutaneous sarcoidosis· Diagnosis of cutaneous sarcoidosis
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Episode 4
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18:43
Episode 3: Occupational dermatoses during the COVID-19 pandemic
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 occupationa...
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Episode 3
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16:47
Episode 2: Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19
In this episode Dr Rachael Morris-Jones talks to our host, Dr Ally Paolino about SARS-CoV-2, the typical symptoms and phases of the viral illness, the cutaneous manifestations and their association with disease severity.
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Episode 2
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17:39
Episode 1: How I diagnose and treat facial hyperpigmentation with Dr Emma Craythorne
In this episode Dr Emma Craythorne talks to our host, Dr Ally Paolino about facial hyperpigmentation, the common causes, treating melasma (including topical, laser and tranexamic acid treatments) and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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21:24