Dermalogues with Dr. Kerri Purdy

Canadian Dermatology Association
  • 4.9 (14)
  • MEDICINE
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Are you a Dermatology resident looking for answers to your burning questions from some of the top experts in our field? Then Dermalogues is for you. Dr Kerri Purdy puts the questions residents often ask to subject area experts from across Canada. The conversation is fun, engaging and casual but packed with helpful tips and thoughtful guidance. And you don’t have to just listen, you can also be part of the program. Tag us on X/Twitter @CdnDermatology with your questions or with your ideas for upcoming episodes. This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association. Produced by David McGuffin, ExploreProductions.ca Cover art by Dr Noelle Wong Theme music by Lee Rosevere

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  1. EPISODE 1

    S7 Ep1: Filler, Filters, and the Future: What’s New in Aesthetic Dermatology with Dr Julia Carroll

    Dr. Julia Carroll is co-founder of Compass Dermatology in Toronto. She is a board-certified dermatologist and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, specializing in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Carroll focuses on evidence-based aesthetic treatments with a natural, confidence-building approach. She is recognized nationally as one of Canada’s top cosmetic injectors and is widely sought after for her expertise in neuromodulators, fillers, lasers, and regenerative techniques.

    37 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    S7 Ep2: Derm Myth-Busting with Dr. Mark Kirchhof

    Dr. Mark Kirchhof is the Division Head of Dermatology at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, and the current President of the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA). His research focuses on immune-system signalling pathways in dermatology.

    42 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    S7 Ep3: Mohs Surgery & Surgical Dermatology with Noelle Wong, Iren Kossintseva and Angela Burleigh

    A must-listen for dermatology residents and anyone curious about the surgical side of the specialty.

    55 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    S7 Ep4: Clinical Trials with Dr. Melinda Gooderham

    Dr. Melinda Gooderham is Medical Director at the Skin Centre for Dermatology in Peterborough, Ontario, a Consultant Physician at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, and Assistant Professor at Queen’s University. She is also Deputy Editor of JCMS Case Reports and one of Canada’s leading clinical trial investigators in dermatology.

    39 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    S7 Ep5: Practical Pediatric Dermatology Pearls with Dr. Jérôme Coulombe

    Dr. Jérôme Coulombe is a dermatologist with fellowship training in pediatric dermatology. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine and practices at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal.

    53 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    S7 Ep6: Pregnancy Dermatoses with Dr. Perla Lansang

    Pregnancy brings major hormonal and immune changes—and the skin often reflects it. In this final episode of season 7 of Dermalogues, Kerri sits down with Dr. Perla Lansang to break down common and high-yield dermatologic conditions in pregnancy, from physiologic changes to PEP (PUPPP) and pemphigoid gestationis. They discuss how to recognize key patterns, when to biopsy, and how to treat safely—including the role of systemic therapies. The episode also emphasizes a critical takeaway: don’t undertreat pregnant patients—healthy moms are essential for healthy pregnancies. Dr. Perla Lansang is a staff dermatologist and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, based at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. She has held leadership roles including Division Director and Director of Undergraduate Education, and is cross-appointed in pediatric dermatology at the Hospital for Sick Children as well as Obstetric Medicine at Sunnybrook. Her clinical interests include pregnancy-related dermatoses and complex medical dermatology. In this episode:Normal vs pathologic skin changes in pregnancyAtopic eruption, acne, and psoriasis in pregnancyPEP vs pemphigoid gestationis: key differencesSafe treatment strategies and medication pitfalls Additional Reading: Development and multicenter international validation of a diagnostic tool to differentiate between pemphigoid gestationis and polymorphic eruption of pregnancy in the JAAD. For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca  And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber.  Dermalogues is produced David McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca with Graham McGuffin. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

    44 min
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4.9
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14 Ratings

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Are you a Dermatology resident looking for answers to your burning questions from some of the top experts in our field? Then Dermalogues is for you. Dr Kerri Purdy puts the questions residents often ask to subject area experts from across Canada. The conversation is fun, engaging and casual but packed with helpful tips and thoughtful guidance. And you don’t have to just listen, you can also be part of the program. Tag us on X/Twitter @CdnDermatology with your questions or with your ideas for upcoming episodes. This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association. Produced by David McGuffin, ExploreProductions.ca Cover art by Dr Noelle Wong Theme music by Lee Rosevere

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  • Creator
    Canadian Dermatology Association
  • Episodes
    44
  • Seasons
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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