TSW, advocacy, research and more | a conversation with Professor Sara Brown

In this episode of Life With a Difference, I speak with Professor Sara Brown, Grant Chair of Dermatology at the University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant Dermatologist with NHS Lothian. Professor Brown is one of the UK’s leading voices in dermatology research, specialising in eczema, skin genetics, and visible difference.We discuss: • Why skin conditions like eczema are so complex • The challenges dermatologists face in treatment • New biologics and JAK inhibitors for eczema care • The role of genetics, including the filaggrin (FLG) gene • The stigma patients experience around visible difference • How dermatology research is changing patient care💬 What’s your experience with eczema or visible difference? Share in the comments, I’d love to hear your story.👉 Subscribe to Life With a Difference for more conversations with patients, clinicians, and advocates.#Dermatology #Eczema #VisibleDifference #SkinHealth #LifeWithADifferenceSocial media:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifewithadifferencepodcast/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithadifferenceLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-collinson/Please get in touch if I can help in any wayBlog:https://www.lifewithadifference.info/buymeacoffee.com/lifewithadifference00:00 – Introduction  02:05 – Who is Professor Sara Brown?  04:59 – Why dermatology matters  07:46 – Is dermatology taken seriously enough?  10:44 – Why is eczema so difficult to treat?  15:19 – The FLG gene and skin barrier research  20:11 – New eczema treatments: biologics & JAK inhibitors  26:30 – The future of eczema treatment  33:17 – How doctors and patients make decisions together  43:01 – Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) explained  50:19 – GP referrals and long waiting times  53:32 – Final thoughts & closing