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St John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 16: Part 1 - Eczema TherapeuticsIn 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 biologic agents licensed for use in eczema including their mechanism of action, monitoring requirements and potential side effects.Recorded: 19 March 2024For more information, visit: www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts 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 canno...2024-07-0539 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 17: Part 2 - Eczema TherapeuticsIn 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, monitoring requirements and potential side effects. • Newer agents currently under investigation. • The BEACON trial Recorded: 19 March 2024For more information, visit: www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts 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 off...2024-07-0530 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 14: Part 1: Immunobullous disorder - Bullous pemphigoidIn 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 subepidermal blistering disorders • Management of bullous pemphigoid including: o Preferred first and second line agents o How and when to reduce treatment o What to do in severe and refractory cases Resources and further reading: • European guidelines for the management of bullous pemphigoid initiated by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2022 (updated) (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/f...2024-06-0718 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 15: Part 2: Immunobullous disorders - Pemphigus vulgarisIn 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 vulgaris including an approach to managing severe disease and the use of rituximab and intravenous immunoglobulin . Resources and further reading: • British Association of Dermatologists’ guidelines for the management of pemphigus vulgaris, 2017 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjd.15930) • European guidelines for the management of pemphigus vulgaris and foliaceous initiated by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2020 (https://onlinelibrary...2024-06-0721 min
St John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 13: Vulval skin conditions - Part 2: ManagementIn 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. 2023-02-0622 min
St John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 12: Vulval skin conditions - Part 1: History and ExaminationIn 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. 2023-02-0619 min
St John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 11: Vitiligo - Part 2: Management of vitiligoIn 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 cancer surveillance SunscreensPlease visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references. 2022-11-2124 min
St John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 10: Vitiligo - Part 1: An introduction to vitiligoIn 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 examining patients with vitiligoOther conditions associated with vitiligoPlease visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references. 2022-11-2127 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 9: Paediatric Psychodermatology - Part 2: Management of children and young people with psychodermatology problemsIn 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. 2021-11-1840 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 8: Paediatric Psychodermatology - Part 1: An introduction and practical approachIn 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. Please visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references. 2021-09-2232 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 6: Acne scarring - Part 1: Introduction to atrophic acne scarringIn this episode we discuss…· What causes acne scarring· When to treat · How to assess patients · Different types of atrophic acne scarsVisit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for show notes and references. 2021-05-2617 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 7: Acne scarring - Part 2: Treating atrophic acne scarsIn 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 lasersPlease visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references. 2021-05-2634 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 5: Cutaneous Sarcoidosis - Part 2: Screening for systemic involvement and treatmentIn this episode we discuss:· Screening questions and investigations to assess for the presence of systemic disease· Treatment of cutaneous sarcoidosis· Assessing disease response and monitoring2020-08-0423 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 4: Cutaneous Sarcoidosis - Part 1: Definition, epidemiology and clinical features characterising cutaneous sarcoidosisIn this episode we discuss:· Definition, aetiology and epidemiology of cutaneous sarcoidosis· Clinical features that characterise cutaneous sarcoidosis· Diagnosis of cutaneous sarcoidosis2020-08-0418 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 3: Occupational dermatoses during the COVID-19 pandemicIn 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. 2020-06-0916 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 2: Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19In 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. 2020-06-0917 minSt John's DermAcademy PodcastEpisode 1: How I diagnose and treat facial hyperpigmentation with Dr Emma CraythorneIn 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.2020-05-1921 min