Dermalogues

We are super excited to announce the coming launch of a new podcast explicitly designed for dermatology residents. In this short introductory episode, Dr Kerri Purdy offers residents a glimpse of the content they can expect to hear starting April 1st. From phototherapy to biologics, from wound care to cosmetic injectables, this podcast brings the top subject experts in Canada to your ears. Hit subscribe now so you won't miss an episode.

Dr Raed Alhusayen joins Kerri to talk over an important and complicated area of Dermatology, Cutaneous Lymphoma.

Topics covered include:

What clinical clues to look for in making a diagnosis of cutaneous lymphoma and specifically mycosis fungoides. Tips on when to biopsy, how often and the best technigues. Other investigations to consider in diagnosis and treatment. How to break the news to a patient. And the best treatments to use.

And worthy of such a complicated topic, this episode features a Dermalogues record number of Resident Questions including:

Danny Mansour from the University of British Columbia, Naomi Labonté-Truong of L'Université de Montréal, Matthew Hughes of the University of Calgary and Misha Zarbafian of the University of British Columbia.

Dr Raed Alhusayen is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto and an associate scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute. He runs a full-time medical dermatology practice with a focus on cutaneous lymphoma, hidradenitis suppurativa, and autoimmune bullous disorders. Dr. Alhusayen is the president of the Canadian HS foundation.

If there's anything you'd like us to cover on Dermalogues, or specific questions you have for Kerri, you can reach her on twitter and instagram @CDAPresident

This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

Produced by David McGuffin and Explore Podcast Productions ([email protected])

Theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Perry Grewal, a dermatologist involved in clinical trials in Edmonton Alberta. They cover when to start and when to stop biologics and address specific questions from dermatology residents such as:

-- How long do I have to wait before initiating a biologic in a patient with latent TB

-- Should I hold a biologic for surgery?

-- How do you start a biologic in a woman who wants to get pregnant, is pregnant, or is breastfeeding?

This episode offers an excellent opportunity for residents to hear from an expert who is frequently an invited speaker on biologics at conferences.

In a nutshell, this episode is a perfect example of what this podcast series is all about!

Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Vincent Richer, a dermatologist and expert in lasers and phototherapy in Vancouver, BC. They briefly discuss just how cool lasers are and then get down to practical considerations such as how to determine which laser treatment to use for a specific condition. For example, what setting to use for vascular lesions vs melanocytic lesions and other finer considerations for finessing laser selection. Dr Richer and Dr Purdy also discuss the resources residents can use and approaches they can take to gain a better understanding of how to make effective clinical decisions on the use of lasers and phototherapy.

In a rare face-to-face Dermalogues episode, Kerri travels to Darmouth, Nova Scotia to interview one of her mentors, Dr Mary Lou Baxter, about vulvar dermatology.

In their discussion the two cover everything from; the art of carrying out a thorough vulvar examination that is also comfortable for the patient; what the popular products are now that may be causing vulvar allergies and itch; when you might biopsy for genital lichens sclerosus; why estrogen based topical products are often so effective for post-menopausal patients... and be sure to stay to the end to hear #MaryLouSays, Dr Baxter's five key pearls of vulvar dermatology wisdom.

Dr Baxter is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University and co-manages the Vulvar Dermatology Clinic in Halifax.

Dermatology Resident Questions on this episode are from Suzel Fournier at Laval University and Fatmah AlZahrani at the University of Alberta.

If there's anything you'd like us to cover on Dermalogues, or specific questions you have for Kerri, you can reach her on twitter and instagram @CDAPresident

This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

Produced by David McGuffin and Explore Podcast Productions ([email protected])

Theme music is by Lee Rosevere