Dermalogues with Dr. Kerri Purdy

Pregnancy brings major hormonal and immune changes—and the skin often reflects it. In this final episode of season 7 of Dermalogues, Kerri sits down with Dr. Perla Lansang to break down common and high-yield dermatologic conditions in pregnancy, from physiologic changes to PEP (PUPPP) and pemphigoid gestationis.They discuss how to recognize key patterns, when to biopsy, and how to treat safely—including the role of systemic therapies. The episode also emphasizes a critical takeaway: don’t undertreat pregnant patients—healthy moms are essential for healthy pregnancies.Dr. Perla Lansang is a staff dermatologist and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, based at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. She has held leadership roles including Division Director and Director of Undergraduate Education, and is cross-appointed in pediatric dermatology at the Hospital for Sick Children as well as Obstetric Medicine at Sunnybrook. Her clinical interests include pregnancy-related dermatoses and complex medical dermatology.In this episode:Normal vs pathologic skin changes in pregnancyAtopic eruption, acne, and psoriasis in pregnancyPEP vs pemphigoid gestationis: key differencesSafe treatment strategies and medication pitfalls Additional Reading:Development and multicenter international validation of a diagnostic tool to differentiate between pemphigoid gestationis and polymorphic eruption of pregnancy in the JAAD.For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber. Dermalogues is produced David McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca with Graham McGuffin.Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Dr. Jérôme Coulombe is a dermatologist with fellowship training in pediatric dermatology. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine and practices at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal.

Dr. Melinda Gooderham is Medical Director at the Skin Centre for Dermatology in Peterborough, Ontario, a Consultant Physician at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, and Assistant Professor at Queen’s University. She is also Deputy Editor of JCMS Case Reports and one of Canada’s leading clinical trial investigators in dermatology.

A must-listen for dermatology residents and anyone curious about the surgical side of the specialty.

Dr. Mark Kirchhof is the Division Head of Dermatology at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, and the current President of the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA). His research focuses on immune-system signalling pathways in dermatology.

Dr. Julia Carroll is co-founder of Compass Dermatology in Toronto. She is a board-certified dermatologist and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, specializing in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Carroll focuses on evidence-based aesthetic treatments with a natural, confidence-building approach. She is recognized nationally as one of Canada’s top cosmetic injectors and is widely sought after for her expertise in neuromodulators, fillers, lasers, and regenerative techniques.

Our guest sleuth, Mark Kirchhof, is division head of Dermatology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital. And he is the President of the CDA.

Dr. Aguh is an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Director of the Ethnic Skin Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her area of research focuses primarily on skin conditions that disproportionately impact minority populations, with particular emphasis on scarring hair loss and hair care practices.

Dr. Tamryn Eglinton is a third year dermatology resident at Dalhousie University. She is originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Dr. Miranda Waugh is a fourth year dermatology resident at the University of Ottawa. And she is the CDA Residents and Fellows Society Representative for 2024-25. Dr. Waugh is also the co-founder of Sty-Lives, a national skin cancer education initiative for hairstylists with Save Your Skin Foundation.

Dr Boos is an attending pediatric dermatologist at Seattle Children's Hospital and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is also the Program Director of the Dermatology Residency Program. Dr. Boos is an advocate for health equity with a special interest in LGBTQ health, primary immunodeficiencies and the intersection of climate change and dermatology.

Dr. Brian Kim is one of the top researchers worldwide in the study of patients with itch and other skin conditions. He is Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He is also the Director of the Mark Lebwohl Center for Neuroinflammation and Sensation.

The CDA's version of a true crime podcast! Join Kerri and Mark as they try to solve complex dermatology cases.

Complicated Medical Dermatology

Kerri's preferred name for this episode is Neutrophilic Stuff, because it covers such a wide range of things from Sweet syndrome to pyoderma gangrenosum, erythema nodosum, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, neutrophilic urticaria and more! As part of our Season 5 deep dive into complicated medical dermatology, Kerri is joined for this pearl filled episode by Dr Alexandra Mereniuk.Dr. Mereniuk is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Montreal. She is co-founder and co-director of the combined Dermatology - Internal Medicine Clinic at Sacré-Coeur Hospital, a specialized referral center for patients with complex systemic cutaneous disease including rheumatologic and autoimmune blistering diseases. For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber. Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions.Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

We're trying something fun and new on Dermalogues this episode. It's our very first segment of "Derm Detectives." Think of it as the CDA's version of a true crime podcast. In it, dermatology residents present our two Derm Detectives, Dr Kerri Purdy and Dr Mark Kirchhof, with complex cases they've worked on. Will the Derm Detectives solve the case? Our residents in this episode are Dr Sam Armstrong and Dr Mike MacGillivary, both at Dalhousie University in Halifax.Dr Mark Kirchhof is the Division Head of Dermatology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital.If you are a resident with a challenging case you'd like to test on the Derm Detectives, drop us an email at [email protected] For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber. Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions.  Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

The University of Calgary's Dr Regine Mydlarski is Kerri's guest for this fascinating, pearl filled conversation about immunobullous as we continue our season long deep dive into complex cases and conditions with leading dermatologists. This conversation is the second of three conversations recorded in person as part of the CDA annual conference in Toronto in June this year.Dr Mydlarski is an Associate Professor and Section Chief of Dermatology at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She is also Chair of the Specialty Committee in Dermatology for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.And to all you Residents listening out there, we're starting a new segment this season called Derm Detectives (drops November 2!), where Residents present Kerri Purdy and UOttawa's Dr Mark Kirchhof with a complex case they've been involved with, and see if they can stump the experts. If you are a Resident with a challenging case you'd like to try out on the Derm Detectives, drop us an email at [email protected] For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber. Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions.Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Dermalogues Season 5! This season Kerri is taking a deep dive into complex medical dermatology, talking to leading dermatologists about how they diagnose and treat complex cases and conditions. And Kerri's first guest is Onco-Dermatologist Dr Maxwell Sauder discussing Cutaneous Toxicities, for a smart, fun and thoughtful conversation, filled with clinical pearls for all our Residents listening. This episode was recorded in person at the CDA Conference in Toronto,Dr Maxwell Sauder is an assistant professor and the onco-dermatology fellowship director at the University of Toronto. He is also an onco-dermatologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. And practices at the Toronto Dermatology Centre where he is the research director and director of the pigmented lesion clinic.And to our Residents out there, we're starting a new segment this season called Derm Detectives, where Residents present Kerri and Dr Mark Kirchhof with a complex case they've been involved with, and see if they can stump the experts. If you are a Resident with a challenging case you'd like to test on the Derm Detectives, drop us an email at [email protected] For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber. Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions.Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Dr. Simon Frank is Kerri's guest for this final episode of season 4, completing our series of cross specialty conversations with a fascinating discussion about plastic surgery. Together Kerri and Simon get into some of the many areas of specialty overlap between derm and plastics. This includes skin cancers, HS, and aesthetics.  Dr. Frank is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Plastic Surgery at the University of Ottawa. In practice his focus is on breast reconstruction, microvascular reconstruction, aesthetic surgery and general plastic surgery.   Our Residents' Questions this week come from Dr Janice Chang at the University of Ottawa and Christina Huang from the University of Toronto. Thank you both!And a very big thank you also to Dr Saima Ali and Dr Anastasya Muntyanu for helping to bring in Residents' questions from across Canada this season. To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit dermatology.ca  And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber, available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere.

Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti is Kerri's guest for this fascinating deep dive into questions about the cross-over worlds of Derm and Infectious Diseases. Together they discuss skin infections, infectious diseases as they relate to some of the newer medications and then some pandemic and epidemic topics like Monkeypox. It's a great conversation with lots of amazing pearls, and for his part, Dr Chakrabarti says he's thrilled to be discussing something other than COVID for the first time in a few years! Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti is a lecturer of Infectious Diseases at the University of Toronto. His clinical practice at Trillium Health Partners incorporates post-travel and tropical medicine. He also serves in a leadership capacity as division head of Infectious Diseases. Our Residents' Questions this week come from Dr Kaylin Bechard of the University of Alberta and Dr. Patrice Lagacé from McGill University. Thank you both!To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit dermatology.ca And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber, available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere.

Kerri is thrilled to be joined by oncologist Robyn MacFarlane for this fascinating cross-specialty conversation on the overlapping worlds of derm, oncology and melanoma. Robyn is an associate professor in the division of medical oncology at Dalhousie University. Her clinical interests are genital, urinary and melanoma cancer. She co-chairs the bi-annual Atlantic Melanoma Meeting.Our Residents questions this episode come from: Dr Saima Ali at the University of British Columbia, Dr Sarah Alsukait of the University of Toronto and Dr Asma Amir Ali from the University of Calgary.To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit dermatology.caAnd for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber, available wherever you listen to podcasts. Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions.Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere.

We're thrilled to have Dr Rachel Asiniwasis on the podcast, as we take a short break from our cross-specialty series. Dr Asiniwasis joins us to discuss Indigenous health and dermatology. She is First Nations of Plains Cree and Saulteux descent, and a double board certified dermatologist working on Treaty 4 territory in Regina, Saskatchewan. She also carries out in-person and telehealth dermatology clinics for remote, northern and First Nations communities across Saskatchewan. Kerri and Rachel discuss best practices for working in these communities and with Indigenous Canadians, including an awareness of the ongoing impact of Residential Schools and systemic racism, and how regularly visiting and working in Indigenous communities can help overcome issues of trust and improve healthcare conditions in communities that are desperately underserved. For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber, available wherever you listen to podcasts. Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions.

We're continuing our series of cross speciality conversations, and thrilled to have Rheumatologist Dr Kam Shojania as our guest to discuss all things Derm and Rheum. Kerri and Dr. Shojania dive into topics including psoriatic disease, scleroderma and the lupus/germinomatous spectrum.  Dr Shojania is a clinical professor at the University of British Columbia. He is also Chief of Rheumatology at Vancouver General Hospital and Medical Director of the Mary Pack Arthritis Program.  And he works with our colleague, dermatologist Dr. Sheila Au, in the Dermatology And RheumaTology, or DART clinic at St. Paul's Hospital. Our Residents' questions this episode come from Dr. Touraj Khosravi and Dr. Julia Mayba from UBC, and Dr. Anastasiya Muntyanu from the University of Toronto. For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber, available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions.

Dermalogues is thrilled to be back for our fourth season! And this year, Dr Kerri Purdy is shaking things up a little with a series of cross-specialty conversations. We start off with Dr Lori Connors, who is an Allergist and Immunologist at Dalhousie University, where she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine. She splits her time between community and academic practice and is very involved in Resident education at Dal. She is also the outgoing CPD Chair for the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Together Kerri and Lori dive into a fascinating conversation that focuses on three big areas: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, Type 2 Inflammatory Conditions and then some of the information or disinformation around food allergies and how it applies to eczema.Our Resident questions both also come from Dalhousie University: Dr Leila Reguigui and Dr Michael Macgillivary. Thanks to you both.For more on the work of the CDA, please visit dermatology.ca  And for more great CDA Podcasts, check out JCMS Author Interviews, hosted by Dr Kirk Barber. Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions. 

May is Sun Awareness month and to mark the occasion we are thrilled to welcome UBC's Dr Sunil Kalia to the podcast to take questions about all things related to sun safety, awareness and what the CDA has planned for this month. And because it's a special episode, we'll be mixing things up a bit by taking questions from both Derm Residents and the general public. It's a lot of fun.Dr Kalia is an associate professor of dermatology at the University of British Columbia and chairman of the sun awareness working group at the Canadian Dermatology Association. For more information on Sun Awareness Month and helpful summer sun tips, visit the CDA website: www.dermatology.ca This is our final episode of season 3 of Dermalogues.We'll be back with Season 4 next fall. See you then!For more great CDA podcast content, be sure to check out JCMS Author Interviews hosted by Dr Kirk Barber, available wherever you listen. Dermalogues is produced by the CDA along with David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions

Dr Julia Carroll of Compass Dermatology in Toronto joins Kerri for this fun and interesting episode on opening and managing an aesthetics practice. Among the questions they dive into include how to incorporate aesthetics into a practice, how to choose what aspects of aesthetics to focus on and what courses, references or books Dr Carroll recommends to learn more about aesthetics beyond what is offered in dermatology programs. Dr Carroll also gives advice on social media and media appearances, based on her own extensive experience on television, radio and podcasts.Our Dermatology residents questions in this episode come from Dr Marcus Tan at the University of Ottawa and Dr Niko MacLellan from the University of Toronto.Dr. Carroll is the founder of Compass dermatology in Toronto, where she’s built a reputation for her ethical and natural approach to beauty. She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and an active member of the Canadian Dermatology Association. And she is on staff at the University of Toronto Medical School.Dermalogues is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast ProductionsTheme music is by Lee RosevereFor more great dermatology podcasts by the CDA, before sure to check out JCMS Author Interviews with Dr Kirk Barber, available at dermatology.ca and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dr Geeta Yadav joins Kerri for this fun and informative discussion on the lessons she learned in opening her successful practice, Skin Science Dermatology, in Toronto. The questions they get into include; the reasons for going into practice, choosing to do it alone versus with a group, the advantages of first doing an elective or being an associate in a practice, how to choose your space, why getting your staff hires right is so critical, buying equipment and supplies, billing, record keeping and much more. Our Resident questions this episode are from Dr Meryem Safoine at l'Université de Montréal and Dr Francois Lagace at McGill University in Montréal.Geeta Yadav is the founder of Skin Science Dermatology in Toronto. She also lectures at the University of Toronto and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Academy of Dermatology. For more on the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, visit www.dermatology.caJCMS Author Interviews is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our theme music was composed by Lee Rosevere.

Dr Mark Kirchhof joins Kerri Purdy for this lively and informative conversation about how best to diagnose and treat hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic, systemic condition where an overactive immune system contributes to inflammation below the surface of the skin.Our Resident questions this episode come from Dr Krystina Cleminson, at Dalhousie University and Dr Panteha Eshtiaghi of the University of Toronto.Dr. Mark Kirchhof is the Division Head of Dermatology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital. He has a PhD in Immunology from the University of Western Ontario.Dr Kirchhof has also appeared on Dermalogues' CDA sister podcast, JCMS Author Interviews, discussing medical cannabis and COVID-19 vaccines.You can hear those here:https://blubrry.com/jcms_author_interviews/43325228/dermatology-related-uses-of-medical-cannabis-promoted-by-dispensaries-in-canada-europe-and-the-united-states/https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/covid-19-vaccines-and-derm-patients/id1398257291?i=1000502771664JCMS Author Interviews is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our theme music was composed by Lee Rosevere.

In a first ever CDA podcast crossover, Dermalogues host Kerri Purdy is Kirk Barber's guest on JCMS Author Interviews. They discuss the article she co-authored in the July/August edition of the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery: Medical Education and Resident Dermatology Education in Canada During the COVID-19 PandemicKirk and Kerri talk about the challenges the pandemic created in medical education, the innovations used to overcome them and why some of those new virtual ways of communicating and educating will carry on into the future.As well as being host of Dermalogues, Kerri Purdy is also an assistant professor and division head of Dermatology at Dalhousie University and a past President of the CDA.Her co-authors on this article are: Malika Ladha, Harvey Lui, Julia Carroll, Philip Doiron, Carly Kirshen and Aaron Wong.You can find the article discussed in today's episode at the JCMS website on the link below. It is available free for three weeks after this interview is posted:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1203475421993783If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out JCMS Author Interviews and subscribe for more interviews on the latest breakthroughs and cutting edge dermatology research. It is available at Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify and wherever you listen.JCMS Author Interviews and Dermalogues are produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Theme composed by Lee Rosevere.

One of Canada's leading pediatric dermatologists, Dr Michele Ramien, joins Kerri to share pearls from her career in this a fun and fascinating conversation. What is the best approach to diagnosing and treating children with skin disorders? At what age do you begin engaging directly with children about their treatment and side-effects? How does the work-up for methotrexate in a child compare to that of an adult? How do you manage topical treatment for kids? What are the best pediatric derm reference sources for Residents? This episode, our Derm Resident Questions come from Dr. Lydia Ouchene of McGill University and Dr. Rory Sutherland of the University of British Columbia. Many thanks! Dr Michele Ramien is clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Calgary. She practices in general and pediatric dermatology. She is the vice-chair of the Camp Liberté Society, a camp for children with skin disorders. And she's the Chair of the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance and the vice-president of the Canadian Dermatology Association. Dermalogues is made possible by a grant from AbbVie, via the CDA Corporate Supporter Program. And it is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere. Cover art by Noelle Wong.

Dermalogues is back for Season 3! One of Canada's leading dermatologists and hair experts, Dr Jeff Donovan, joins Dr Kerri Purdy for a fun, fascinating and in-depth conversation about hair as we kick off our third season. The topics they dive into include: female androgenetic alopecia, why Dr Donovan isn't a fan of hair pull tests, what is a normal amount of daily hair loss, what to do when patients bring in bags of hair, what to look for when using a dermatoscope, prescribing minoxidil, spironolactone, finasteride, reliability of patient photos, how to time a hair transplant in men and women and much more. Two derm Residents sent in questions for this episode. Many thanks to Dr Danny Mansour from the University of British Columbia and Dr Anastasiya Muntyanu from McGill University. Dr. Jeff Donovan specializes in the diagnosis and management of common, uncommon and rare reasons for hair loss at his practice, Donovan Medical, in Whistler, BC and Vancouver. He is also the President of the Canadian Hair Loss Foundation, and a faculty member in the Dermatology department at the University of British Columbia. Dermalogues is made possible by a grant from AbbVie, via the CDA Corporate Supporter Program. Dermalogues is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere.

Neonatal dermatology, treating newborn infants under the age of one month, can be one of the greatest challenges facing a dermatologist. How do you treat a patient that is so small, helpless and unable to express the pain, or other effects of the the skin issues that are presenting. For this interview, Kerri Purdy is happy to be joined by someone with deep knowledge and expertise in both neonatal and dermatological care. Dr. Marrisa Joseph teaches pediatrics and dermatology at the University of Toronto and is the Director of the Ricky Kanee Schachter Dermatology Centre at Women’s College Hospital. And this episode also turns out to be a reunion! Kerri and Marissa were classmates at Dalhousie medical school, back in the day.*** Residents Questions in this episode are from Ilya Mukovozov from the University of British Columbia, Abdulhadi Jfri from McGill University.This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.Produced by David McGuffin and Explore Podcast Productions ([email protected])Theme music is by Lee Rosevere

UBC's Dr Jan Dutz joins Dr Kerri Purdy for a fascinating deep dive into the intersecting worlds of Dermatology and Rheumatology in this latest episode of Dermalogues. Topics covered include the best approach to the undifferentiated autoimmune-rheumatology patient, best tips on how to interpret auto-antibodies, treating cutaneous calcinosis in a dermatomyositis patient, what to do with a positive ANA result in a patient with a low likelihood for an autoimmune disease and much more. Dermatolofy Resident questions in this episode come from Krystina Cleminson of Dalhousie University and Robert Bobotsis and Mathew Nicolas of the University of Toronto.Dr Jan Dutz is a Dermatolgist and Rheumatologist. He is a Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science at the University of British Columbia. He is also a Senior Scientist with the British Columbia Children’s Hospital Research Institute.This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.Produced by David McGuffin and Explore Podcast Productions ([email protected])Theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Dr Raed Alhusayen joins Kerri to talk over an important and complicated area of Dermatology, Cutaneous Lymphoma.Topics covered include:What clinical clues to look for in making a diagnosis of cutaneous lymphoma and specifically mycosis fungoides. Tips on when to biopsy, how often and the best technigues. Other investigations to consider in diagnosis and treatment. How to break the news to a patient. And the best treatments to use.And worthy of such a complicated topic, this episode features a Dermalogues record number of Resident Questions including:Danny Mansour from the University of British Columbia, Naomi Labonté-Truong of L'Université de Montréal, Matthew Hughes of the University of Calgary and Misha Zarbafian of the University of British Columbia.Dr Raed Alhusayen is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto and an associate scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute. He runs a full-time medical dermatology practice with a focus on cutaneous lymphoma, hidradenitis suppurativa, and autoimmune bullous disorders. Dr. Alhusayen is the president of the Canadian HS foundation.If there's anything you'd like us to cover on Dermalogues, or specific questions you have for Kerri, you can reach her on twitter and instagram @CDAPresidentThis podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.Produced by David McGuffin and Explore Podcast Productions ([email protected])Theme music is by Lee Rosevere  

In a rare face-to-face Dermalogues episode, Kerri travels to Darmouth, Nova Scotia to interview one of her mentors, Dr Mary Lou Baxter, about vulvar dermatology.In their discussion the two cover everything from; the art of carrying out a thorough vulvar examination that is also comfortable for the patient; what the popular products are now that may be causing vulvar allergies and itch; when you might biopsy for genital lichens sclerosus; why estrogen based topical products are often so effective for post-menopausal patients... and be sure to stay to the end to hear #MaryLouSays, Dr Baxter's five key pearls of vulvar dermatology wisdom.Dr Baxter is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University and co-manages the Vulvar Dermatology Clinic in Halifax.Dermatology Resident Questions on this episode are from Suzel Fournier at Laval University and Fatmah AlZahrani at the University of Alberta.If there's anything you'd like us to cover on Dermalogues, or specific questions you have for Kerri, you can reach her on twitter and instagram @CDAPresidentThis podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.Produced by David McGuffin and Explore Podcast Productions ([email protected])Theme music is by Lee Rosevere 

Kerri is focusing on genital dermatology over the next two episodes of Dermalogues. To kick things off, she talks with Dr Phil Doiron about male genital derm. Kerri and Phil discuss the best ways to carry out a general male genital exam for both circumcised and uncircumcised patients, when and how to biopsy this delicate area and the most common STD's and how to treat them.Dr Phil Doiron is a dermatologist at Women's College Hospital and Director of Dermatology at the University of Toronto medical school.We hope you enjoy this episode of Dermalogues. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the following episode on female genital Derm featuring Dalhousie University's Dr Mary Lou Baxter.If there's anything you'd like us to cover on Dermalogues, or specific questions you have for Kerri and her guests, please send us an email [email protected] can also find Kerri on twitter and instagram @CDAPresidentThis podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.Produced by David McGuffin and Explore Podcast Productions ([email protected])Theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Season 2 of Dermalogues! We're happy to be back and looking forward to bringing you, the Dermatology Residents, answers to some of your burning Derm questions with the help of Canada's leading dermatologists.On our first episode back, Dr Kerri Purdy dives into two related topics, Phototherapy and PDT (photodynamic therapy) with Dr Vincent Richer of the University of British Columbia medical school and Pacific Derm in Vancouver.They discuss when to prescribe PDT or Phototherapy, the importance of prepping the patient for what they are getting into, why tanning beds and home sunlamps are not a good alternative to in clinic treatment and why PDT remains an important tool in the dermatologists tool box even with new and effective drug options.On this episode we take two dermatology resident questions, from Mimi Tran of the University of British Columbia and Annie Liu of the University of Toronto.We hope you enjoy this first episode of our second season of Dermalogues. New Episodes will be coming your way every two weeks. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any! If there's anything you'd like us to cover on Dermalogues, or specific questions you have for Kerri and her guests, please send us an email [email protected] You can also find us on twitter @CDNDermatology and instagram @CanadianDermatologyAssociationThis podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.Produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions.Theme music by Lee RosevereCover art by Dr Noelle Wong

Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Melanie Pratt, a world-renowned expert on contact dermatitis. This is part two of our look at the Sherlock Holmes world of contact dermatitis. Treating this mysterious condition requires clinicians to trade their lab coats for detective caps as they hunt around for clues and search for allergens and irritants in fragrances, products and even furniture.As you will hear, the process of discovering the culprit behind contact dermatitis is often far from elementary. In this episode, Drs Purdy and Pratt explore some of the most common irritants and allergens found in products.They take a close look at specific problem areas, like eyelids, lips, scalp and hands.And they review why patch tests are a critical tool for all dermatologists.This is our last episode in our first season of Dermalogues but not to worry, we'll back with a season 2. If there's anything you'd like us to cover on the next season of Dermalogues, please send us an email [email protected] Or you can call our toll free number 1-877 Derm-log that’s 1-877-337-6564. This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.Produced by PodCraft ProductionsTheme music by Lee RosevereCover art by Dr Noelle Wong

Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Sandy Skotnicki is the founding director of the Bay Dermatology Centre and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Medicine in the Divisions of Dermatology and Occupational and Environmental Health.Dr Skotnicki is also the author “Beyond Soap: The Real Truth About What You Are Doing to Your Skin and How to Fix It for a Beautiful, Healthy Glow.” She is a renowned expert in contact dermatitis. On this episode Dr Skotnicki tells residents what they need to know about:Patch testingProduct labelling (and mis-labelling) The value of AAD conferences for residentsFood allergensTop 5 hot allergensPreparing for the college examsSunscreen reactionsHer best contact dermatitis case everAnd of course, resident questions like:When should a community dermatologist who does patch testing refer to a tertiary institution with more sophisticated testing?How to counsel a patient on cross reactants?If you have a question for an upcoming episode or an idea for a topic you would like to hear, call our toll free number 1-877 Derm-log that’s 1-877-337-6564.This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.Produced by PodCraft ProductionsTheme music by Lee RosevereCover art by Dr Noelle Wong

Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Sam Hanna. Dr Hanna, a dermatologist practising both medical and cosmetic dermatology in Toronto, Ontario. Dr Hanna has a particular interest in Botox and injectable fillers for aesthetic improvement and is involved in research trials. They discuss the need for dermatologists to inject themselves into the increasingly crowded field of cosmetics. Dermatologists have unique expertise to ensure cosmetic injections are appropriate, safe and effective. As well, Dr Hanna offers some advice to residents on how to manage the stigma around aesthetic dermatology. He also answers some practical questions like: How to assess the ageing face and how to prioritise different treatment options that yield the most noticeable aesthetic result?If you have a question for an upcoming episode or an idea for a topic you would like to hear, call our toll free number 1-877 Derm-log that’s 1-877-337-6564.This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.Produced by PodCraft ProductionsTheme music by Lee RosevereCover art by Dr Noelle Wong   

Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Perry Grewal, a dermatologist involved in clinical trials in Edmonton Alberta. They cover when to start and when to stop biologics and address specific questions from dermatology residents such as:-- How long do I have to wait before initiating a biologic in a patient with latent TB-- Should I hold a biologic for surgery?-- How do you start a biologic in a woman who wants to get pregnant, is pregnant, or is breastfeeding?This episode offers an excellent opportunity for residents to hear from an expert who is frequently an invited speaker on biologics at conferences.In a nutshell, this episode is a perfect example of what this podcast series is all about!

Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Vincent Richer, a dermatologist and expert in lasers and phototherapy in Vancouver, BC. They briefly discuss just how cool lasers are and then get down to practical considerations such as how to determine which laser treatment to use for a specific condition. For example, what setting to use for vascular lesions vs melanocytic lesions and other finer considerations for finessing laser selection. Dr Richer and Dr Purdy also discuss the resources residents can use and approaches they can take to gain a better understanding of how to make effective clinical decisions on the use of lasers and phototherapy.

Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Laurie Parsons, a dermatologist and wound care expert in Edmonton. They discuss some of the strengths dermatologists bring to the field of wound care. And they answer resident questions such as:Approach to dressings in general (broad categories and when to use them)What dressings are best to prevent scars or improve cosmetic outcome?When should wound care be referred to a vascular surgeon? To a nursing service? Or when is it best for a dermatologist to manage?How soon can you expect wounds to heal in simple and moderately complex cases?What to do when you’ve tried everything you can think of, and the wound is not healing?As always, the discussion goes beyond these specific questions and offers residents a wide-ranging look at this critical aspect of patient care.  

We are super excited to announce the coming launch of a new podcast explicitly designed for dermatology residents. In this short introductory episode, Dr Kerri Purdy offers residents a glimpse of the content they can expect to hear starting April 1st. From phototherapy to biologics, from wound care to cosmetic injectables, this podcast brings the top subject experts in Canada to your ears. Hit subscribe now so you won't miss an episode.