S1 Ep 5 - Dr Sandy Skotnick answers your itching questions about contact dermatitis

Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Sandy Skotnicki is the founding director of the Bay Dermatology Centre (http://baydermatologycentre.com/) 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 testing* Product labelling (and mis-labelling) * The value of AAD conferences for residents* Food allergens* Top 5 hot allergens* Preparing for the college exams* Sunscreen reactions* Her 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