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Spot Diagnosis

by Skin Health Institute

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September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

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…
S8 E7 Creativity in Medicine

August 31, 2026 · 57 min

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…
S8 E6 Lupus and the Skin

August 11, 2026 · 53 min

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…
S8 E5 Psychodermatology

June 30, 2026 · 57 min

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…
S8 E4 Cosmetic Dermatology 101

May 26, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

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…

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S8 E3 Skin and the Eyes

April 28, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

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…
S8 E2 Oncology and the Skin

April 1, 2026 · 30 min

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…
S8 E1 Pyoderma Gangrenosum

February 24, 2026 · 35 min

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…
S7 E9 Update on Atopic Eczema

December 9, 2025 · 46 min

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…
S7 E8 Menopause and the Skin

October 17, 2025 · 47 min

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?…
S7 E7 Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma

September 10, 2025 · 22 min

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…
S7 E6 Social Media and Misinformation

August 18, 2025 · 44 min

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…

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About the show

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education & information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students & GPs are available on our website - see www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.