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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

Podcasts

Dermatological conditions of the lips: Diagnosis, management and when to refer

In today’s podcast, Dr Philip Tong discusses the high-risk nature of lip lesions, their diverse causes, and the importance of early diagnosis, biopsy, and treatment to prevent serious outcomes.

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this pigmented patch?

A 47-year-old patient presents with a pigmented patch over the right abdomen that was previously biopsied as a benign lesion.

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this solitary plaque on the leg

A 77-year-old male presents with a solitary plaque on the leg.

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for these dystrophic thumbnails?

A 60-year-old male patient presents with longstanding dystrophic thumbnails in both hands

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this pigmented streak?

A 67-year-old Mediterranean man with a 1-year history of a pigmented streak on the right thumb nail

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Thick scaly red plaques

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

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for papules coalescing into plaques over the nape of the neck?

A 48-year-old male presents with a papules coalescing into plaques over the nape of the neck.

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this annular, scaly plaque?

A 32-year-old man presents with an 18-month history of an erythematous, annular and scaly plaque.

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Lesions on the feet and nail – When to worry

In today's podcast, Dr Philip Tong assesses some red flags, high-risk groups, referral signs and clinical photography when examining lesions in fingers or toes.

By Dr Philip Tong

Podcasts

Dermatology

Red scaly lesions

In today's podcast, Dr Philip Tong assesses linear skin rashes, identifies causes, recognises key patterns, uses diagnostic tools, and explores treatments through case studies.

By Dr Philip Tong

Podcasts

Dermatology

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

A 45-year-old male patient presents with annular eruption on the buttocks...

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

Nail infections

In today’s podcast, Dr Philip Tong explores the causes of nail infections, their link to paronychia and nail deformities, and effective treatment options, including topical and systemic therapies.

By Dr Philip Tong

Podcasts

Dermatology

Dermatological conditions of the lips: Diagnosis, management and when to refer

In today’s podcast, Dr Philip Tong discusses the high-risk nature of lip lesions, their diverse causes, and the importance of early diagnosis, biopsy, and treatment to prevent serious outcomes.

By Dr Philip Tong

Podcasts

Dermatology