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Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist; Founder, DermScreen, Dermatology Junction; Visiting Medical Officer, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney; Fellow, Australasian College of Dermatologists
Dr Philip Tong is an Australian-trained dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He serves on various boards, committees and is a College examiner, supporting the training of future dermatologists. Dr Tong holds an academic role at the Garvan Institute and is a Visiting Medical Officer at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. He completed his PhD on biomedical imaging and skin immunology at the Centenary Institute. Founder of DermScreen and Dermatology Junction, he combines clinical care with research, education, and innovation, and is a recognised authority and invited speaker on skin cancer, acne, and digital health.

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A 75-year-old woman presents with multiple keratotic nodules on the lower legs.

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A 55-year-old man presents with an itchy tender rash on the thigh (post-operative)

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A 15-year-old boy presents with a two-week history of an itchy blister on the sole of the foot.

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A 4-year-old boy presents with a scaly, itchy, yellow crusted plaque on the right leg.

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A 16-year-old well boy presents with a rapidly progressing erythematous nodule on the thigh.

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A 14-year-old female presents with hair loss on the left side of her scalp.

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A 77-year-old male presents with a red crusted plaque on his chin.

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A patient presents with a firm papule over the lower right eyelid. (Present for 8 months.)

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Welcome to the Dermatology Podcast! Build your confidence and dermatology knowledge with our expert, Dr Philip Tong who will discuss multifaceted approaches to a variety of cases. PLUS earn CPD from every Healthed podcast!

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Upcoming Healthed Webcast

Tune in for "Facial rashes case studies - Practical guide to assessment and management" lecture

Tuesday 9th June, 7pm - 9pm AEST

Speaker

Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist; Founder, DermScreen, Dermatology Junction; Visiting Medical Officer, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

What does it mean when a facial red rash does not respond to topical steroids and gets worse with the treatment? Dermatologist Dr Philip Tong presents a series of cases with this scenario.