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 increasingly discussed.
In this episode, we address advances in eczema and tackle clinical cases alongside dermatologists Professor John Su and Associate Professor Gayle Ross.
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A/PROF GAYLE ROSS
Associate Professor Gayle Ross is a dermatologist based at Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne. She has special interests in inflammatory dermatoses, particularly atopic dermatitis as well as porphyria. She completed her dermatology training in Melbourne and London, and was awarded the Australasian College of Dermatologists Travelling Fellowship in 2007 for the top candidate in the Fellowship examinations. She is Lead Clinician in the atopic dermatitis clinic at Royal Melbourne Hospital and Head of Dermatology Research. She is Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials, is widely published and is actively involved in teaching and training of students and registrars.
PROF JOHN SU
Associate Prof John Su is both a specialist dermatologist and paediatrician. He undertook medical training at the University of Melbourne, where he subsequently completed a master’s in epidemiology; he also holds master’s degrees from Cambridge and Durham universities. Following specialist training, he was awarded the Florence bequest for post-fellowship training at the Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago. He is head of dermatology at Eastern Health and consults at the children’s skin services of the Royal Children’s Hospital, Austin Health, Peninsula Health, Monash Health and Western Health. He holds adjunct positions at Monash University, Eastern Health and at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, University of Melbourne.
Professor Su has been a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials and has published in diverse areas including atopic dermatitis (eczema), psoriasis, birthmarks (including haemangiomas), and genetic and systemic skin diseases. He also has a special interest in childrens’ quality of life.
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Su J, Ross G, van Ammers M, Robinson A. Update on Eczema. Spot Diagnosis. [Internet]. Melbourne, VIC: Skin Health Institute; 2025. Available from: https://skinhealthinstitute.org.au/spot-diagnosis/updateonatopiceczema/