Episodes

Season 7 of Dermalogues kicks off with a return visit by Dr. Julia Carroll, co-founder of Compass Dermatology in Toronto. In this episode, Julia and Kerri explore what’s new and next in aesthetic dermatology—and how to help patients look and feel their best without losing their natural features. Topics include: Why “filler” has become the new F-word The influence of social media on patient expectations Safer injection techniques using ultrasound and cannulas Moving from anti-aging to pro-ag...

On this latest episode of Dermalogues, host Dr. Kerri Purdy is joined again by Dr. Mark Kirchhof for some Derm Myth-Busting. Kerri has been hearing from Residents looking for answers about some Derm Myths that are popping up on social media and elsewhere. Together, Kerri and Mark tackle some of the most common — and most talked about — myths in dermatology, from “topical steroid withdrawal” and “natural sunscreens” to “slugging,” “collagen supplements,” “beef tallow skincare,” and even “perineal...

Today on Dermalogues: We get surgical. Host Dr. Kerri Purdy talks with Dr. Noelle Wong about integrating surgical techniques into dermatology—from biopsies to complex excisions and the path to Mohs fellowship training. Then Noelle brings in her colleagues Dr. Iren Kossintseva and Dr. Angela Burleigh to unpack the realities of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and the creation of their new all-female, high-volume Mohs clinic in Richmond, BC. You’ll hear: What “non-Mohs” surgical dermatology includes ...

“Clinical trials don’t just advance medicine — they can transform your practice.” In this episode of Dermalogues, host Dr. Kerri Purdy sits down with Dr. Melinda Gooderham, Medical Director at the Skin Centre for Dermatology in Peterborough, Ontario. Together, they take a deep dive into the world of clinical research in dermatology. Dr. Gooderham shares her journey into clinical trials, how she balances a busy medical practice with research, and the many rewards — and realities — of integratin...

In this episode of Dermalogues, Dr. Kerri Purdy is joined by pediatric dermatologist Dr. Jérôme Coulombe for a practical discussion on common and high-stakes pediatric dermatology presentations. They cover how to approach the febrile child with a rash, recognizing red flags for serious infection and Kawasaki disease, and navigating viral exanthems like urticaria multiforme, EBV, adenovirus, and measles. The conversation also dives into eczema management myths, molluscum contagiosum (including a...

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 unde...