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Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education & information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students & GPs are available on our website - see www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Austral
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Signup to Generate a PitchSpot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists.
Spot Diagnosis is hosted by Skin Health Institute. The show has published 78 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S8 E8 Nail Disorders" (30 September 2026, 63 minutes), "S8 E7 Creativity in Medicine" (31 August 2026, 57 minutes), and "S8 E6 Lupus and the Skin" (11 August 2026, 53 minutes).
Spot Diagnosis publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 78 episodes.
Booking probability for Spot Diagnosis is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Spot Diagnosis requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Spot Diagnosis's contact route on record: verified email.
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Skin Health Institute hosts Spot Diagnosis, a health podcast with 78 episodes published.
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Episode #8
Dermatology is a visual specialty and nowhere is that more evident than on the nails. In this episode, Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading nail expert, dermatologist Professor...
Episode #7
Is there room for creativity in a profession built on protocols and evidence? Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with plastic surgeon and Australian Doctors Orchestra founder Mr Miklós...
Episode #6
Lupus is a condition dermatologists know as one of the great diagnostic mimics. In this episode, Dr Jacqueline Jiang and Associate Professor Alvin Chong sit down with rheumatologist Professor Alberta Hoi and...
Episode #5
Some of the most challenging and misunderstood conditions in dermatology are not defined by what we can see, but by what the patient experiences. Psychodermatology sits at this intersection where the skin and the brain...
Episode #4
The cosmetics industry is booming, and misinformation is keeping pace. In this episode, A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading cosmetic dermatologists, A/Prof Phil Bekhor and Dr Cara McDonald to...
Episode #3
A mildly itchy eyelid. A periocular rash. A drug that transforms lives for patients with eczema – but comes with a catch. In this episode, dermatologist Associated Professor Alvin Chong and new co-host Dr Jacqui...
Episode #2
Over the past decades, oncologists have developed an armament of incredible new anti-cancer medications. Unfortunately, these impressive medications also have an impressive list of side effects, many of which affect the...
Episode #1
Few conditions cause as much uncertainty as pyoderma gangrenosum. When should you suspect an ulcer is pyoderma? How should you investigate it? What treatment options are available? We investigate these questions and...
Episode #9
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...
Episode #8
More than half of Australia's population will experience menopause. Yet, it remains a condition that many doctors, particularly male ones, feel underprepared to manage. What skin changes happen in menopause? What...
Episode #7
Mycosis fungoides - a term that is both misleading and redundant. It represents just one aspect of the often complex world of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. When should clinicians suspect cutaneous T-cell lymphoma? How is...
Episode #6
Social media is increasing used as a source of health advice, yet misinformation remains a serious concern. What kind of information are young people learning about on TikTok? Are they able to discern fact from fiction...
Episode #5
Psoriasis was the focus of our second Spot Diagnosis episode over five years ago. Since that time, the treatment landscape has expanded considerably, with the development of new oral agents and biologic therapies. In...
Episode #4
Every interaction we make as doctors depends on communication - yet we rarely pause to reflect on how we’re actually doing it. How can we improve our everyday conversations with patients? How can we break bad news...
Episode #3
Sexually transmitted infections are increasing across Australia, bringing them to the forefront of concern for medical professionals. So, when is it appropriate to test for HIV? How is monkeypox diagnosed? And...
Episode #2
Alopecia areata is a distressing condition and a frequent reason for referral to dermatologists. What treatments are appropriate to start in a GP setting? How do you actually perform intralesional steroid injections...
Episode #1
Hair loss can be a distressing concern for patients and a frequent reason for visiting GPs. When is further investigation warranted? What treatments are effective for hair regrowth? In this episode, we explore common...
Episode #9
In this episode of Spot Diagnosis , we explore two frequently coexisting conditions: venous eczema and tinea pedis. How should a patient with both be managed? This episode provides insight into the causes and treatment...
Episode #7
Introducing the latest episode of the Spot Diagnosis Podcast: Hand Dermatitis. Hand dermatitis, an itchy and often troublesome rash affecting the hands, is a frequent concern in clinical practice. It presents a range of...
Episode #6
In recognition of Trans Awareness Week, celebrated from November 13 to November 19, we have released a new episode of the Spot Diagnosis podcast dedicated to transgender dermatology. This episode delves into the field...
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Associate Professor, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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