“Superficial fungal infection, or tinea, is really common. In fact, it is one of the most common forms of infection, affecting up to 25% of humans,” says Associate Professor Alvin Chong. In this episode, Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Tom Kovitwanichkanont discuss one of the most common skin problems: fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails …
Psoriasis is a common chronic immune-mediated disease that presents primarily on the skin, but it’s often associated with other systemic manifestations affecting many body organs, particularly the joints. It has been estimated that the incidence of psoriasis ranges anything from less than half of 1% up to more than 10%, but the most widely accepted …
Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Tom Kovitwanichkanont discuss melanoma with Associate Professor Victoria Mar, Head of the Victorian Melanoma Service. Because melanoma is such a significant topic, it is being covered in two episodes. The first episode looks at the epidemiology and diagnosis of melanoma. In the second episode, we talk about its treatment …
We study acne in this episode – a common skin problem that affects almost everyone at some time during their life. Acne is a skin condition that has a number of causes, with a number of factors leading to it. It’s extremely common especially in adolescents and young adults. Eight out of ten Australians will …
Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a greater prevalence in children than adults, although it can affect any age. Estimated population prevalence is 20.3% in 1-year-olds but decreases to 16% in 4-year-olds, highlighting the fact that a significant proportion of children outgrow eczema (1). The disease is important …
In this episode, we discuss urticaria which is otherwise known as hives, it’s a common condition that affects about 25% of the population at some point in their lives. Urticaria is a common skin condition in which we see transient, smooth, raised, and very itchy areas of skin. Often you see small lumps in the …
The COVID-19 virus is deadly. It is insidious, and it is going to be with us for a very long time. How do we continue to provide a clinical service in the grips of a pandemic? What are the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19? How common are these cutaneous manifestations? What does it mean when a …
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