Skin Deep

In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson and Dr George Moncrieff explain how to apply emollients in order to effectively manage dry skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Listen to learn why the right emollient routine can make all the difference for you and your skin. 

Key points mentioned include these: 

• Why certain creams and ointments can worsen skin conditions rather than help them 

• Why sodium lauryl sulfate ...

In today’s episode, your expert hosts, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson dive into a critical topic for anyone with a dry skin condition – emollients.  

Emollients are essential for managing dry skin conditions because they help restore the skin's moisture barrier, preventing water loss and providing a protective, soothing layer that keeps the skin hydrated and comfortable. But, they must be used correctly and that’s where...

Your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson explore the challenges our skin faces in today’s environment and share practical ways to protect it. From understanding what makes our skin vulnerable to the impact of modern habits, they cover essential insights into achieving healthier skin.  

Key takeaways: 

• Environmental impacts: how central heating, air conditioning, and frequent washing contribute to the rise of dry s...

A must-listen for those who want to dive deeper into understanding how their skin works. From the protective role of the skin to its intricate structure, this episode sets the scene for what we need to do to protect this large organ. In addition, your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson, also touch on the psychological impact of living with skin conditions like acne and eczema. 

This episode covers: 

• The key functi...

Do you have eczema-prone skin? Tune in to this episode to hear Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson discuss three important areas of eczema management; the treatments, the lifestyle changes and how to prevent flare-ups.  

Your two dermatology experts will also cover:   

• How to wash your eczema-prone skin
• What to do if your eczema is infected
• How you can keep track of your eczema flare-ups in a way that will give doctors t...

In this eczema 101 episode, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson answer:  

• What is atopic eczema?
• What is the skin barrier?
• Do you need to take antibiotics when you have an eczema flare?
• What are the symptoms of eczema?
• How does eczema impact someone’s wellbeing?
• What does eczema look like? 
• How is eczema diagnosed?
• What are common eczema triggers? 

Thank you to our kind sponsor AproDerm, who provide a range of emol...

“I think the biggest thing emotionally is, you're valid. You are seen. You are going through what you are going through. If a doctor says otherwise, know that you are not alone in that. There's a community behind you.” - Briana Banos 

In this extended episode, your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson will be discussing Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), also known as Red Skin Syndrome. They’ll cover what Topical Steroid...

 “...some people are concerned about topical steroids and I believe rightly so. And for some people, not only do they not work all that well, but they can actually cause quite dramatic and devastating inflammation in the skin.” Dr George Moncrieff 

In this 15-minute podcast, your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson will discuss some of the problems associated with topical steroids. They give an insight into why doctors...

Do you ever wonder if you are managing your psoriasis in the best way?  

This episode will give you a comprehensive overview of what treatments are available for your GP to prescribe to you. Listen along to also hear:  

• The general lifestyle principles you should be applying at home 
• Why it’s important to get your psoriasis under control, quickly 
• Which areas are tricky to treat, including the nails, face and scalp 
• Why you sho...

In the first episode of this two-part topic, your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson give you a complete guide to psoriasis, answering: 

• What is psoriasis?
• Who gets psoriasis?
• Why does psoriasis occur in different groups of people?
• How is psoriasis diagnosed?
• What is the impact of psoriasis on someone’s mental wellbeing?
• What it means when doctors say ‘psoriasis is an inflammatory condition.’
• What triggers psorias...

If you go and sit in front of your doctor and say, “would you have a look at this skin lesion doc? I'm a bit worried about it” what will they say and what will they be looking for?  

In this episode, your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson answer these questions by discussing...  

• The current approach to spotting and diagnosing a melanoma, ABCD
• Dr George Moncrieff’s improved approach to spotting and diagnosing mel...

Are you at risk of developing a melanoma?  

Dr George Moncrieff explains how “one episode of severe sunburn doubles your lifetime risk of melanoma.  And using a sunbed ever, just using it once, increases your risk by 20%. And...in young people, in people under 35, that risk is actually increased by 59%.”  

Listen to this episode where Dr Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson delve into risk factors in more detail, as well as... 

• Exp...

Trigger Warning: In this episode, there is mention of suicide and self-harm, which we appreciate may be disturbing for some listeners. Please listen at your own discretion.  

You’re not alone. In this episode Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson are once again joined by Professor Anthony Bewley, a world authority on the link between the skin and the mind, to discuss the devastating statistics that show the impact skin conditi...

If there is one thing we want you to take away from this episode, it’s a sense of EMPOWERMENT. 

For this discussion, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson are joined by a world authority in how mental health and the skin are linked, Professor Anthony Bewley. The trio chat about the huge impact skin conditions can have on someone's quality of life, as well as diving into:  

• Why you should talk to your GP about your mental h...

Rosacea can be a potentially distressing condition, so in this episode your hosts, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson delve straight into lifestyle changes, providing simple yet effective tips to help you manage your condition.  

Drawing on their extensive experience as GP’s, spanning over 70 years combined, these dermatology experts also discuss the various treatment options available across the rosacea spectrum, from simp...

"What have Rembrandt, the Hollywood actor, W. C. Fields and former president of the United States, Bill Clinton, all got in common?" 

The answer is rosacea, which affects around 1 in 10 people in the UK. Typically characterised by a flushed face, this common skin condition can have a huge impact on an individual’s mental health and self-esteem.  

So, in this episode our skin experts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson will b...

Join the incredible duo, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson as they draw upon their 70 years of combined GP experience to dive deep into the world of skin.

Each episode will tackle a particular skin condition, shedding light on its causes, symptoms, and most importantly, effective treatments, as used by doctors. 

Covering eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea to name but a few, during these short, 20-30 minute episodes, they...