DermChat: Recent Episodes
RCSI Dermatology Society
We created DermChat to expand our outreach beyond the Royal College of Surgeons to other medical students and to create a space for loads of exciting Dermatology discussions - from interviews with doctors, pathways to dermatology, student experiences, research breakthroughs, case-based discussions, debunking myths (we’ve all seen too many questionable tiktoks) and so much more - our goal is to have an up to date outlet for all those curious about the dermatology world. The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs, or attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the referral to any products, services, directions, or advice by any parties at this event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.
Hello everyone! In this episode, Vice President, Delfina, and President, Clement, take us into the world of retinoids! To continue the two part episode, you will learn more about the many uses of retinoids, both in clinical dermatology as well as cosmetics, and some examples. The series will continue with new ingredients each episode.
Sources to reference for these episodes: Anti-aging cosmetics: Facts and controversies (Clinics in Dermatology), Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety (Clinical Interventions in Aging), Skincare Science: Update on Topical Retinoids (Aesthetic Surgery Journal), EffectsofTopicalRetinoidsonAcneand Post‐inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients with Skin of Color: A Clinical ReviewandImplicationsforPractice (AmericanJournalofClinicalDermatology),RetinoicAcidandItsDerivativesinSkin (Cells), Use of retinoids in dermatology (Journal of the Korean Medical Association).
The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said
individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs or
attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the
referral to any products, services, directions or advice by any parties at this
event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.
Hello everyone! In this episode, Vice President, Delfina, and President, Clement, take us into the world of retinoids! To start off the two part episode, you will learn more about the background of retinoids and an introduction into their many uses. The series will continue with new ingredients each episode.
Sources to reference for these episodes: Anti-aging cosmetics: Facts and controversies (Clinics in Dermatology), Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety (Clinical Interventions in Aging), Skincare Science: Update on Topical Retinoids (Aesthetic Surgery Journal), EffectsofTopicalRetinoidsonAcneand Post‐inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients with Skin of Color: A Clinical ReviewandImplicationsforPractice (AmericanJournalofClinicalDermatology),RetinoicAcidandItsDerivativesinSkin (Cells), Use of retinoids in dermatology (Journal of the Korean Medical Association).
The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said
individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs or
attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the
referral to any products, services, directions or advice by any parties at this
event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.
Hello everyone! In this episode, Events Officer, Delfina, and Head of Education, Clement, host fellow colleague, Alexandra Frankel, once more to give a deeper understanding of a common ingredient in skincare: the acids! The series will continue with new ingredients each episode.
Sources to reference for today's episode: CeraVe Skincare Tips and Advice: Understanding the Differences Between AHAs and BHAs; Journal of the German Society of Dermatology: Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids.
The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said
individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs or
attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the
referral to any products, services, directions or advice by any parties at this
event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.
Hello everyone. Let's talk acne!
In this episode, this year's dermatology society Vice President, Laura Ryan Moran, speaks about what is acne, why it occurs and the treatment options available.
Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological conditions affecting up to 80% of teenagers. This podcast is especially helpful for medical students looking to brush up on their knowledge on acne vulgaris! Take a listen!
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The views expressed in this podcast, are the views and ideas of said individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs, or attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the referral to any products, services, directions, or advice by any parties at this event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.
Hello everyone! In this episode, President and DermChat Founder, Morvarid Zehtab, and Vice President, Laura Ryan Moran, speak about all things melanoma!
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, and melanoma is one of the most serious forms of skin cancer. This podcast is especially helpful for final-year medical students looking to brush up on their knowledge in preparation for clinical examinations! Take a listen!
You can read more about melanoma in Morvarid's Geeky Medics article: https://geekymedics.com/malignant-melanoma-of-the-skin/
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The views expressed in this podcast, are the views and ideas of said individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs, or attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the referral to any products, services, directions, or advice by any parties at this event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.
Hello everyone! In this episode, Events Officer, Delfina, and Head of Education, Clement, host their first guest! Fellow colleague, Alexandra Frankel, takes us into the world of the skin barrier and trending topic: skin cycling! The series will continue with new ingredients each episode.
Sources to reference for today's episode: Cleveland Clinic's Health Essentials "How To Tell if Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged and What To Do About It" and British Vogue's Skincare Sunday on Skin Cycling.
The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said
individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs or
attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the
referral to any products, services, directions or advice by any parties at this
event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.
Hello everyone! In this episode, Events Deputy Officer, Delfina, and Head of Education, Clement, start off with a quick recap on how their skincare routines have evolved since the first episode, and then dive into our featured ingredient: Vitamin C! The series will continue with new ingredients each episode.
Papers to reference for today's episode: Topical Vitamin C in Skin Care (Aesthetic Surgery Journal), Topical Vitamin C: A Useful Agent for Treating Photoaging and Other Dermatologic Conditions (Dermatologic Surgery), The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health (Nutrients)
The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said
individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs or
attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the
referral to any products, services, directions or advice by any parties at this
event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.
Hello everyone! In this episode, Events Deputy Officer, Delfina, and Head of Education, Clement, introduce our starting topic for this season: Skincare! They will be sharing a bit of their current routines and what to look out for in the upcoming episodes.
Paper mentioned in today's episode: Skin care education and individual counselling versus treatment as usual in healthcare workers with hand eczema: randomised clinical trial (BMJ)
The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said
individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs or
attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the
referral to any products, services, directions or advice by any parties at this
event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.
Welcome to DermChat! We are the Dermatology Society at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and we are ecstatic to bring to you our very first episode!
In this episode, DermChat Founder and Head of Events, Morvarid Zehtab, introduces what we are all about and highlights what has been going on in the Dermatology world.
Links mentioned in today's episode:
Recognizing and Treating Rosacea in Skin of Color
Laser Therapy for Scars and KeloidsNuances for Treating Acne in SOC PatientsThe Centre of Evidence-Based Dermatology (CEBD) Skin of Colour Resource
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The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs or attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the referral to any products, services, directions or advice by any parties at this event, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind by RCSI.