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Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist and Medical Director at Dermatology Junction and DermScreen; Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists

Dr Philip Tong is a Sydney-based dermatologist and Founder of DermScreen, a telehealth platform that supports GPs with dermatology-related clinical decision making. He offers nation-wide telehealth services for medical dermatology including acne, eczema and psoriasis through his clinic dermjunction.com.au

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Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Keloid scars: diagnosis and management for GPs

Tips and tricks to reduce the risk of keloid scars, and manage them when they do occur…

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for these pustules

A 27-year-old presents with pustules after a summer holiday with friends.

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this acneiform eruption?

A 42-year-old with metastatic bowel cancer on cetuximab presented with an acneiform eruption on the chest and back.

Dermatology

Podcasts

Facial pigmentation: Practical clues and management strategies

In today’s podcast, Dr Philip Tong explains how to approach facial pigmentation in clinical practice, from colour clues to tailored treatment options.

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this well-demarcated scaly eruption?

A 77-year-old gentleman presents with painful, well-demarcated scaly eruption on the neck and chest.

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this erosive plaque?

A 95-year-old gentleman presents with an erosive plaque on the scalp.

Dermatology

Podcasts

Cutaneous side effects of photosensitive medications

In today’s episode, Dr Philip Tong explores the impact of photosensitive medications and provides practical approaches to patient management

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Plantar and cutaneous warts: Assessment and treatment 

Key differentials, red flags, when to refer—and how to manage these common viral lesions

Dermatology

Podcasts

Keloid scars: Diagnosis, management, and practical tips

In today’s episode, Dr Philip Tong outlines how to identify and manage high-risk scarring, including distinguishing keloids, using surgical techniques, and knowing when to refer.

Dermatology

Podcasts

Plantar and cutaneous warts: A guide to diagnosis, treatment, and patient education

In today's episode, Dr Philip Tong discusses the importance of accurate diagnosis, first-line treatments, patient education, and when to refer to specialist care.

Dermatology

Podcasts

Cellulitis: recognising mimics, managing recurrence and when to refer

Dr Philip Tong discusses the importance of recognising toxic patients and distinguishing cellulitis from conditions like DVT or lipodermatosclerosis to ensure timely treatment, symptom relief, and appropriate referral.

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for these itchy bumps on hands?

A 26-year-old man with childhood eczema presents with itchy bumps on hands bilaterally.

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate management option for this growing nodule?

A 43-year-old male presents with a growing nodule over the right forearm.

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for the patchy hair loss?

A 31-year-old woman presents with a 12-month history of patchy hair loss

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for these keratotic nodules?

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

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this post-operative rash?

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

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this scalp nodule?

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

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this itchy blister?

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

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this yellow crusted plaque?

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

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this erythematous nodule?

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

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for hair loss in this 14-year-old patient?

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

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for red crusted plaques on the face?

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

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the least likely diagnosis for this firm papule?

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

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Scaly erythematous plaque

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!

By Dr Philip Tong

Podcasts

Dermatology