EADV Podcast

In this episode of the EADV Podcast, host Dr. Sarah Walsh speaks with Dr. Max Oscherwitz, an internal medicine physician at Duke University School of Medicine and incoming dermatology resident at Johns Hopkins University, about the growing role of private equity in dermatology.

They discuss the history of private equity in U.S. healthcare, its appeal for physicians, and the tensions it creates between financial priorities and patie...

Join Dr. Christian Posch as he presents his selection of Editor’s Picks from the November 2025 issue:

• Digital dermoscopy to improve melanonychia diagnosis
• Which AI model best detects melanoma?
• Does discontinuing immune-checkpoint inhibitor therapy impact survival?
• Duration of adjuvant therapy in metastatic melanoma

Read the Editor's Picks here: https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.70020

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In this episode of the EADV Podcast, host Dr. Sweta Rai sits down with Prof. Severin Läuchli, Head of the European Society of Mohs Surgery and a pioneer in dermatologic surgery in Switzerland. Their conversation explores the evolution of Mohs surgery in Europe and the growing need for structured training pathways.

Prof. Läuchli shares his own training journey, from early days using paraffin-section micrographic surgery to implement...

In the fourth episode of the “That Single Patient” Series, host Dr. Catherine van Montfrans speaks with Dr. Magdalena Antoszewska, a young dermatologist and PhD researcher passionate about wound healing. Magdalena shares compelling stories of patients with chronic wounds: from a mother living with severe vasculitic ulcers to an elderly woman whose stubborn wound revealed a rare diagnosis. She also recounts the ongoing journey of a...

In the third episode of the "That Single Patient" Series Dr. Catherine van Montfrans sits down with dermatologist Sarah Walsh to share the remarkable story of Marie, a young patient who developed Stevens-Johnson Syndrome that progressed to toxic epidermal necrolysis. From the emergency room to the ICU, Sarah reflects on the importance of empathy, involving family, and building trust. This episode highlights how compassionate commun...

In the second episode of the "That Single Patient" Series, Dr. Catherine van Montfrans sits down with Dr. Ana Maria Forsea to share the story of her first melanoma patient, a young mother with stage IV disease, whose resilience and dignity left a lasting impression. From the clinic to the lab, Ana Maria reflects on the lessons she learned about empathy, presence, and truly seeing the patient beyond the disease. This episode highlig...

In this first episode of the "That Single Patient" Series, hosted by Dr. Catherine van Montfrans, Prof. Johannes Ring shares a notable case of a young patient with severe eczema who made remarkable progress during a clinical trial. The episode highlights the vital role of time, care, and hope in patient treatment. Discover how attentive listening and compassionate interaction can profoundly influence patient outcomes in this insigh...

Join Emek Kocatürk as she presents her selection of Editor’s Picks from the October 2025 issue:

• Microplastics in Practice: Rethinking Dermatology for Planetary Health
• Erectile Dysfunction in Dermatology: An Overlooked Link in Patient Care
• Heart Failure Risk with TNFi in Immune-Mediated Diseases: Time to Rethink the Guidelines?
• Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Europe: High Burden, Low Control

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In this episode of the EADV Podcast, host Prof. Carle Paul welcomes Prof. Michel Gilliet, Professor and Chairman of Dermatology at the University of Lausanne and Chair of the EADV Scientific Programming Committee. Together, they explore groundbreaking advancements in skin immunology, with a particular focus on personalised medicine for immune-mediated skin diseases.

Prof. Gilliet discusses his pioneering work in pathway profiling, ...

Join Professor Carle Paul presenting his selection of Editor’s Picks from the September 2025 issue:

• European Guidelines for atopic dermatitis: a “step” forward 
• Delgocitinib for hand eczema: minimal systemic absorption
• Sodium consumption and increased risk of psoriasis: Stop salty junk food
• Integration of dermatologists in primary care is cost-effective 

Read the Editor's Picks here: https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.20860

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In this insightful episode of the EADV Podcast, Prof. David de Berker is joined by Dr. Eugene Tan, an academic dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon based in New Zealand, to discuss the environmental and clinical impact of plastics in dermatology.

Their discussion, inspired by Dr. Tan’s open-access article “Plastics in Dermatology: A Review and Solutions”, recently published in the JEADV, explores the science behind microplas...

Join Dr. Rolland Gyulai presenting his selection of Editor’s Picks from the August 2025 issue:

• Buy one, get one free! Beyond preventing skin cancer, ALA-PDT Treatment rejuvenates the skin 
• For erythrodermic mycosis fungoides, think methotrexate! 
• Is the ugly duckling unimportant after all? 
• Not all patients with hidradenitis suppurativa are created equal

Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/do...

In this episode of the EADV Podcast, host Dr. Sarah Walsh sits down with Prof. Thrasivoulos Tzellos during the 2025 EADV Spring Symposium in Prague to discuss the latest European guidelines for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Together, they explore the evolution of HS care, the role of general practitioners in early detection, the value of clinical tools and patient-reported outcomes, and the potential of emerging t...

Join Professor Carle Paul presenting his selection of Editor’s Picks from the July 2025 issue:

• Skin barrier topographic: clues to understand the pathogenesis of immune skin disease
• Fighting melanoma in Europe: the Icelandic example
• When to initiate biological agents in psoriasis: does timing really matter?
• Reactional leukokeratosis of the penis: a new clinical entity

Read the Editor's Picks here:

https://onlinelibrary.w...

In this special episode of the EADV Podcast, host Dr. Tiago Matos, member of the EADV Advocacy Task Force, is joined by Prof. Myrto Trakatelli, Chair of the EADV Advocacy Task Force and EADV Board Member, for a candid conversation on advocacy in dermatology.

They reflect on the recent EADV advocacy event at the European Parliament focused on the health risks of sunbed use. From the interactions with Members of the European Parliame...

Join Dr. Sarah Walsh presenting her selection of Editor’s Picks from the June 2025 issue:

• The time is right for ritlecitinib in alopecia areata
• Microbiome and hand eczema
• Innovative drug repurposing
• Need to add climate change to the dermatology agenda too

Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.20692

Link to video version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2DbuyADMP5m-HkKi3n...

In this episode, host Prof. Jan Gutermuth explores with Prof. Christoffer Gebhardt the evolving landscape of melanoma prognosis.

Together they discuss current strategies for predicting outcomes in melanoma patients, including clinical staging, histopathological features, and emerging molecular and genetic biomarkers. The conversation highlights how personalised medicine and novel diagnostic tools are shaping prognosis accuracy and ...

Join Prof. Carle Paul presenting his selection of Editor's Picks from the May 2025 issue:

(1) MEDICAL PROGRESS IN HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA: A TIME FOR HOPE

(2) DERMATOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES: DO DERMATOLOGISTS STILL HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY?

(3) CURING SCLEROMYXEDEMA: PLASMA-CELL DIRECTED THERAPY IS THE KEY

(4) DARIER DISEASE: A ROUTE TOWARDS DISEASE UNDERSTANDING AND TARGETED APPROACH

Read the Editor's Picks here: 

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In this episode, host Dr. Sarah Walsh welcomes Dr. Marisa Taylor and Dr. Dami Jagun, co-founders of the groundbreaking Skin of Colour Training UK (SOCTUK), a course designed to equip professionals with the skills to diagnose skin conditions in darker skin tones.

Together, they emphasise the need for better representation, specifically in Clinical Trials and improved training to ensure equitable care for all skin types.

Dr. Jagun an...