S2E6: Scabies

Scabies, you’re not a true dermatologist until you’ve had it. Listen in to experts A/Prof Alvin Chong and Professor Andrew Steer discuss scabies, a scourge that has been with humanity for over 2,500 years. Learn where to look for scabies mite burrows, what makes you itch, and war time experiments undertaken to work out exactly how the mites are spread… Are you scratching yourself already?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education & information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students & GPs are available on our website - see www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.