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:<ul><li>Approach to dressings in general (broad categories and when to use them)</li><li>What dressings are best to prevent scars or improve cosmetic outcome?</li><li>When should wound care be referred to a vascular surgeon? To a nursing service? Or when is it best for a dermatologist to manage?</li><li>How soon can you expect wounds to heal in simple and moderately complex cases?</li><li>What to do when you’ve tried everything you can think of, and the wound is not healing?</li></ul>As always, the discussion goes beyond these specific questions and offers residents a wide-ranging look at this critical aspect of patient care.

S1 Ep 2 - Lasers: Not just "a sophisticated heat beam"

Are you a Dermatology resident? Do you wish you could ask some of the top experts in our field questions like, “what do I do when I have tried everything, but a wound won’t heal?” Or, “how do I start a biologic in a patient who is pregnant, wants to get pregnant or is breastfeeding?”
Then Dermalogues is for you.
Dr Kerri Purdy puts the questions residents often ask to subject area experts from across Canada. The conversation is fun, engaging and casual but packed with helpful tips and thoughtful guidance.
And you don’t have to just listen, you can also be part of the program. Tag us on twitter @CdnDermatology with your questions or with your ideas for upcoming episodes.
This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.
Produced by David McGuffin, Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa
Theme music by Lee Rosevere
Cover art by Dr Noelle Wong