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Spot Diagnosis

Spot Diagnosis

Skin Health Institute 78 Episodes Sep 30, 2026

Spot Diagnosis examines common skin complaints that general practitioners frequently encounter. It is aimed at medical students, GPs, nurses, and pharmacists, offering evidence-based medical education to improve skin health in communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, a senior specialist dermatologist and Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne. Each episode features discussions with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in the skin conditions covered. Transcripts and other educational resources are available on the podcast's website, and Australian GPs can earn RACGP CPD points for listening.

Episodes

S8 E8 Nail Disorders
S8 E8 Nail Disorders Sep 30, 2026 3750 Dermatology is a visual specialty and nowhere is that more evident than on the nails. In this episode, Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading nail expert, dermatologist Professor Johannes Kern. We dive into the world of fungal nail infections, nail tumours, nail psoriasis and subungual warts… Listen here for clues that can help you to ‘nail’ th
S8 E7 Creativity in Medicine
S8 E7 Creativity in Medicine Aug 31, 2026 3435 Is there room for creativity in a profession built on protocols and evidence? Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with plastic surgeon and Australian Doctors Orchestra founder Mr Miklós Pohl OAM, dermatologist and comedian Dr Ahmed Kazmi, and resident doctor and comedian Dr Noah Szto to talk about creativity in medicine. Together they discuss how creativity feeds cl
S8 E6 Lupus and the Skin
S8 E6 Lupus and the Skin Aug 11, 2026 3204 Lupus is a condition dermatologists know as one of the great diagnostic mimics. In this episode, Dr Jacqueline Jiang and Associate Professor Alvin Chong sit down with rheumatologist Professor Alberta Hoi and dermatologist Associate Professor Laura Scardamaglia to demystify this complex autoimmune condition. We dive into the different classifications, how lupus presents and how it’s diagnosed
S8 E5 Psychodermatology
S8 E5 Psychodermatology Jun 30, 2026 3442 Some of the most challenging and misunderstood conditions in dermatology are not defined by what we can see, but by what the patient experiences. Psychodermatology sits at this intersection where the skin and the brain are in constant dialogue. In this episode, Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with specialist dermatologist Dr Josie Yeatman to talk about skin picking dis
S8 E4 Cosmetic Dermatology 101
S8 E4 Cosmetic Dermatology 101 May 26, 2026 4644 The cosmetics industry is booming, and misinformation is keeping pace. In this episode, A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading cosmetic dermatologists, A/Prof Phil Bekhor and Dr Cara McDonald to cut through the noise. From botulinum toxin, dermal filler and lasers to body dysmorphia, social media trends and what skincare routine our experts recommend to their patients, we dis
S8 E3 Skin and the Eyes
S8 E3 Skin and the Eyes Apr 28, 2026 4017 A mildly itchy eyelid. A periocular rash. A drug that transforms lives for patients with eczema – but comes with a catch. In this episode, dermatologist Associated Professor Alvin Chong and new co-host Dr Jacqui Jiang are joined by ophthalmologist Dr Nathan Wong to explore the intersection of the skin and the eyes. From eyelid dermatitis and ocular rosacea to the side effects of drugs common
S8 E2 Oncology and the Skin
S8 E2 Oncology and the Skin Apr 1, 2026 1822 Over the past decades, oncologists have developed an armament of incredible new anti-cancer medications. Unfortunately, these impressive medications also have an impressive list of side effects, many of which affect the skin. In this episode, we explore these adverse effects alongside dermatologist A/Prof Michelle Goh and oncologist Dr Luke McLean.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf
S8 E1 Pyoderma Gangrenosum
S8 E1 Pyoderma Gangrenosum Feb 24, 2026 2071 Few conditions cause as much uncertainty as pyoderma gangrenosum. When should you suspect an ulcer is pyoderma? How should you investigate it? What treatment options are available? We investigate these questions and more with Associate Professor Robert Kelly, an expert in ulceration and pyoderma gangrenosum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E9 Update on Atopic Eczema
S7 E9 Update on Atopic Eczema Dec 9, 2025 2774 In the five years since our initial episode on eczema, two new game-changing systemic therapies have been added to the PBS. Despite this progress, controversy in eczema remains, and issues such as topical steroid withdrawal are becoming increasingly discussed. In this episode, we address advances in eczema and tackle clinical cases alongside dermatologists Professor John Su and Associate Professor
S7 E8 Menopause and the Skin
S7 E8 Menopause and the Skin Oct 17, 2025 2795 More than half of Australia's population will experience menopause. Yet, it remains a condition that many doctors, particularly male ones, feel underprepared to manage. What skin changes happen in menopause?  What treatments are available? Does topical oestrogen actually help with wrinkles in menopause? In this episode we answer these questions with dermatologists Dr Emma Veysey and Dr Anita
S7 E7 Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
S7 E7 Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma Sep 10, 2025 1325 Mycosis fungoides - a term that is both misleading and redundant. It represents just one aspect of the often complex world of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. When should clinicians suspect cutaneous T-cell lymphoma? How is it accurately diagnosed? What treatment options are available? In this episode, dermatologists Dr Friyana Bhabha and A/Prof Aaron Robinson provide expert insights into these question
S7 E6 Social Media and Misinformation
S7 E6 Social Media and Misinformation Aug 18, 2025 2639 Social media is increasing used as a source of health advice, yet misinformation remains a serious concern. What kind of information are young people learning about on TikTok? Are they able to discern fact from fiction? How do we approach misinformation in patients? In this episode, we dissect these issues alongside three special guests: Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul, Professor Margie Danchin and Dr Lax

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