In this episode of the Spot Diagnosis podcast, we take a closer look at alopecia areata – a challenging and often distressing condition that frequently leads to dermatology referrals.
What treatments can be safely initiated in general practice? How are intralesional steroid injections performed? And at what point should a dermatologist be involved?
Through three clinical vignettes of increasing severity, we explore the practical management of alopecia areata, offering insights to help guide decision-making across different stages of the condition.
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A/PROF ALVIN CHONG
DR MILAN VAN AMMERS
Dr Milan van Ammers is the Research/Education Fellow at Skin Health Institute and the current co-host of the Spot Diagnosis podcast. Milan graduated from Monash University in 2019 and completed basic physician training in 2023.Â
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