15 episódios
St John's DermAcademy Podcast St John's DermAcademy
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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.
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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 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://online...
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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 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: ...
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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 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.
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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 · 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...
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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 cancer surveillance SunscreensPlease visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references.
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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 examining patients with vitiligoOther conditions associated with vitiligoPlease visit our website https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts for episode notes and references.