What is Dermatologic Oncology? What are the differences between melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer?  In today's episode, Prof. Jan Gutermuth and Prof. Piergiacomo Calzavara Pinton discuss the long-term management of actinic keratoses and new diagnostic techniques, overdiagnosis and surgical treatment of malignancies of the skin.   Link to video version: https://www.eadvlearning.org/pages/53/podcast   You are invited to participate in our survey to improve the show. Your feedback is valued...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of May 2023: (1) Melanoma prognosis and solar elastosis (2) Exploring systemic allergic reactions following aluminium exposure (3) Dose deferral of a monoclonal antibody may still be effective in atopic dermatitis (4) Emollients go first   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.19053   Link to video version: https://www.eadvlearning.org/pages/53/podcast   You are invited to participate in our survey to improve the show. Your...

What is the connection between fine arts and dermatology? Can dermatology be considered art? Are dermatologists artists of the skin? In today’s episode, Prof. Johannes Ring, Prof. Günter Burg, and Dr. Michael Geiges attempt to explore parallels between fine arts and dermatology in skin representations and the search for the flawlessness of the incarnate, referencing the book DermARTology (G. Burg, M. Geiges and C. Hug, Springer, 2022).    Related article:...

Join us as we go through the JEADV editor's picks of April 2023: (1) Describing acral lamellar ichthyosis (2) Hidradenitis suppurativa and passive smoking: a neglected and dangerous mix (3) Treating chronic plaque psoriasis with a biologic in the real world: weight (and more) matters (4) Machine learning models are widely used but lack transparency   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18993   Link to video version:...

How can we diagnose nail abnormalities without applying invasive diagnostics techniques? Why should the nail unit be examined with the aid of a dermatoscope in all its components? What do dermatologists need to know about the differential diagnosis of nail psoriasis and onychomycoses? In today’s episode, Prof.  Bianca Maria Piraccini, Dr. Michela Starace and Dr. Matilde Iorizzo are discussing how onychoscopy can facilitate the clinical diagnosis of nail disorders, including practical...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of March 2023:   (1) How far is the IL-36 pathway involved in atopic dermatitis pathogenesis?   (2) Parents and health care professionals can be bullies too   (3) Purpuric rashes also occur after COVID-19 booster vaccination   (4) Which sunscreens are safe for coral reefs?   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18883

How is genetics changing clinical practice in dermatology? What can be achieved with gene editing? What does the future of clinical genetics look like? In today’s episode, Prof. John McGrath and Prof. Regina Betz are discussing how dermatology and genetic diseases are integrated into the world of modern genomics, including a glance into the history of molecular biology, next generation sequencing and how genetics is becoming crucial for accurate diagnostics and developing therapies.

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of February 2023: (1) Clinicians need to communicate about cross-reactions to systemic corticosteroids  (2) Preventing atopic dermatitis flares by balancing skin barrier function (3) Improvement of common warts after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination (4) Frailty among elderly patients with leg ulcers   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18817

How has vitiligo been recorded and treated throughout the ages? How does this condition impact the patients’ quality of life? How long does it take to perform minigrafting? In today’s episode, Dr. Sarah Walsh and Prof. Koushik Lahiri are discussing clinical tips of mini punch grafting in vitiligo, including its evolution, the assessment criteria for patient selection and the expected longevity after the procedure.

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of January 2023: (1) Rapid control of itch in atopic dermatitis using a Janus kinase inhibitor (2) How prevalent is chronic pruritus in multiple sclerosis? (3) Microwave treatment of compensatory hyperhidrosis beyond the axilla (4) Transitioning to adulthood and the acne skin microbiome   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18732

How can dermatologists recognize fungal diseases and identify the difficult-to-treat cases of tinea? What are the commonly employed treatment measures and differential diagnoses? In today’s episode, Prof. Roderick Hay and Dr. Shyam Verma are diving into the topic of dermatophytes, including its prevalence, molecular characteristics, risk factors, changing clinical patterns and the alarming phenomenon of antifungal resistance.

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of December 2022: (1) Another skin manifestation of COVID-19 (2) Seeking a new treatment option for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (3) Comorbidities of hospital-diagnosed hyperhidrosis (4) Does nickel exposure during pregnancy affect children’s immunity?   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18668

What is therapeutic patient education (TPE) and how can it improve self-management and adherence resulting in decreased disease severity and improved quality of life in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD)? In today’s episode, Dr. Sarah Walsh and Kathrin Thormann are discussing a position paper, recently published in the JEADV, which aims to analyse the modalities and efficacy of TPE in AD, to identify specific roles of dermatology nurses, to assess qualification requirements, and to propose...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of November 2022: (1) Switching between biologics in psoriasis (2) Investigating the pathogenesis of polymorphous light eruption (3) Describing prevalence of metabolic syndrome and psoriasis (4) Congenital malformation following SARS-CoV-2 transmission in utero   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18575

How to best measure itch? Does pruritus receive the necessary attention from doctors and the society? In today’s episode, Prof. Jan Gutermuth moderates the discussion with Prof. Adam Reich concerning the rapidly evolving field of itch, including its most significant pathophysiologic forms and the cutting-edge therapeutic approaches. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.17664

What are the potential ways in which dermatologists can diminish the detrimental personal and community health impacts of climate change? In today’s episode, Prof. Jan Gutermuth moderates the discussion with Prof. Eva Parker, a co-author of a recent commentary — published simultaneously in the International Journal of Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology — aiming to draw broader recognition of...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of October 2022: (1) Impact of the Covid pandemic on lymph node metastases (2) Getting to the root of wart therapy (3) Dysbiosis in atopic dermatitis (4) Treating nummular dermatitis   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18560

What is the role of the medical professional community in addressing health-related (mis)information online? How can we help the audience differentiate facts from fiction? Join us as Dr. Sergio Vañó Galván dives into the ins and outs of growing a professional Dermatologist profile, including the pros and cons of being active on social media and best practice when sharing scientific information with a lay audience.

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of September 2022: (1) Earlobe crease indicates presence of DRESS syndrome (2) What are cost drivers in atopic dermatitis (and their benefits)? (3) A method to teach visual observation skills (4) A closer look at gut dysbiosis in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18417

What is the role of modern technology, such as apps, when identifying suspicious skin lesions? How can we design and implement successful campaigns to increase awareness concerning the damaging impact of UV radiation on the skin? In today’s episode, Prof. Jan Gutermuth moderates the discussion with Dr. Christian Posch who shares his expert insights concerning the importance of screening and identifying exogenous and endogenous risk factors of skin...

Get set for the latest European vision on Dermatology & Venereology, 7-10 September! eadvcongress2022.org

EADV leadership share what they are looking forward to exploring at EADV Congress this year and what makes it such a fantastic educational experience. Hosted in Milan & online, with over 600 speakers covering the A-Z of critical topics and a hand-picked selection of best-in-class plenaries, this year’s Congress is your chance to reconnect with world-renowned experts and strengthen scientific collaborations. Get set for the latest European vision on Dermatology & Venereology, 7-10...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of August 2022: (1) Super-failures or super-responders? Response to biologics in psoriasis (2) Pseudopod sign in extramammary Paget's disease (3) Alternative strategies to studying itch in mice and humans (4) A close look at air pollution's impact on the skin   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18333

In this episode of the EADV podcast, our host Dr Sarah Walsh meets Professor Wayne Gulliver to discuss his experience in the real world of using adalimumab in the management of hidradenitis suppurativa. They discuss practical application of scoring systems, and how early attainment of disease control might alter long-term outcomes.   His paper, the SOLACE study, describes clinical experience in greater detail here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.17598