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

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

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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.

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A 76-year-old immunosuppressed patient presents with a tender nodule over the left chest

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A 46-year-old woman presents with scarring alopecia over the frontal scalp

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A 26-year-old male patient presents with facial papules.

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A 65-year-old male patient presents with an ulcer on the right ala of the nose.

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A 33-year-old woman presents with an 8-year history of an intermittent macerated and erythematous axillary eruption.

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A 28-year-old male who plays rugby presents with yellow crusted vesicles on the forehead and scalp

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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.

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A 55-year-old woman presents with pustules on the hands.

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A 37-year-old woman presents with well demarcated plaques on the trunk and limbs

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