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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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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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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 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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Using hue and history to distinguish facial pigmentation disorders...

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

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

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

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Submit your diagnosis to this dermatology quiz and test your knowledge.

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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

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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.