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Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist; Trained Registrar, St Vincent's Hospital; Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists
Dr. Tong is based in Sydney, whereby he consults on all aspects of medical and surgical dermatology. He is a VMO at St Vincent’s Hospital and completed his training and PhD in Sydney. He has leadership roles as the Deputy Director of Research, at The Skin Hospital, Sydney as well as co-chair for All About Acne. His early research focus was in melanoma, however he now focuses his energy in utilising technology in the early detection of skin cancer. He does this via supporting telehealth opportunities particularly in rural and remote Australia through a virtual care platform called DermScreen.

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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!

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

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

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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 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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