EADV Podcast

This week EADV Advocacy Working Group Leader Myrto Trakatelli talks with Stella Siskou about topics including EPIDERM, the EADV Advocacy Working Group, and a position paper on the role of dermatologists in the evolving field of Dermato-oncology.   The evolving field of Dermato-oncology and the role of dermatologists: Position Paper of the EADO, EADV and Task Forces, EDF, IDS, EBDV–UEMS and EORTC C...

This week Dr. Mark Lebwohl from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai joins us to discuss the latest treatment options for psoriasis and his research focusing on new topical therapies for the management of the disease.   Links to the six articles discussed can be found here: Time to relapse after tildrakizumab withdrawal in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis who were responders at week 2...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of October 2021: (1) Are skin types equally represented in Scandinavian dermatology textbooks? (2) Apremilast for palmoplantar pustulosis under study (3) The link between autoimmune bullous diseases and neurological diseases (4) Investigating the cancer risk of using a biologic drug in atopic dermatitis Read the editor's picks here: https://onlinel...

This week esteemed Professor Branka Marinović shares her experience as Secretary General of the EADV (2017-2021) and reflects on some significant ways how the Academy has changed in the past years. Join us as Prof. Marinovic talks about how the “Updated S2K guidelines on the management of pemphigus vulgaris and foliaceus” facilitated the everyday work of Dermatologists and improved quality of care...

This month we discuss a recent publication reporting on the success of a targeted skin cancer screening initiative at a sailing festival with author Professor Khosrotehrani, a clinician-scientist and dermatologist at the University of Queensland, and the Diamantina Institute, Brisbane. Listen as moderator Dr Sarah Walsh explores the challenges and implications of delivering such a screening progra...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of September 2021: (1) Promising debut for a new botulinum toxin (2) Does atopic dermatitis impact future education levels? (3) Beyond histamine: itch in scabies (4) Mental health and treatment response of anogenital warts: a prospective study Read the editor's picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.17528

In the run-up to the 30th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Prof Alexander Stratigos, talks about the accomplishments of the Academy in his first year as President and the challenges and opportunities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic that have paved the way to a digital transformation and a strengthened voice in Europe.

Lichen Planus and Lichen sclerosus are two conditions that affect the vulva. Due to popular request, this week we will revisit the a webcast where Dr Fiona Lewis brings practical clinical experience focusing on diagnosis and basic management of these conditions.

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of August 2021: (1) Genetic advances in treating epidermolysis bullosa (2) Searching for a tolerable topical treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis (3) RASopathies and the importance of skin examinations (4) Molecular testing of tinea Read the Editor's Picks here

Early detection of skin cancer is still a major challenge in dermatology practice today. While surveillance programs are offered to high-risk patients, systematic total-body examination in the general population is not cost-effective. Lesion-directed screening may be a way to optimise skin cancer detection in the general population and use available time as efficient as possible in daily dermatolo...

We have a vast amount of research about the impact of UVB, UVA, visible light and infrared radiation on skin and subsequent dermatoses. We also have extensive information and research on how to mitigate risk from sun exposure. Yet, how do we communicate this to a public that doesn't often look much beyond the SPF number on a bottle of sunblock? Dr Elena Rossi explores this topic with Prof. Thierry...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of July 2021: (1) Novel presentation of pigtail hairs (2) Seeing the light: moving past sun protection factor and ultraviolet B when choosing sunscreen (3) Antifungal resistance may be spreading in Europe (4) Agreeing on the correct histopathologic diagnosis of melanoma Read the Editor's picks here: https://www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j...

In a digital world, are you ready to adjust, evolve and stay ahead of the curve when it comes to offering a state-of-the-art experience to your patients and improving their quality of life? Digitalization has made tremendous progress during the COVID pandemic; it is here to stay and its impact is already visible on (tele)dermatology. Join today’s discussion between Prof. Jan Gutermuth (University...

This week Dr Fiona Lewis discusses common inflammatory dermatoses that affect the vulva. She brings practical clinical experience focusing on diagnosis and basic management of these conditions.

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of June 2021: (1) Allergen immunotherapy’s efficacy in atopic dermatitis (2) How to avoid misinterpreting chronic spontaneous urticaria screening test results (3) Incidence of occupational contact dermatitis in healthcare workers (4) How has the pandemic affected genitourinary medical care? Read the editor's picks here: https://www.onlinelibrary.wi...

How can we bring our research data back to the benefit of our patients? Prof. Lajos Kemény, one of the most respected scientists in Hungary and a JEADV Section Editor, says this has always been the question at the heart of his clinical and research activities. Tune into this information-packed episode as Prof. Kemény shares with us his wide-ranging expertise on acral lentiginous melanoma, the appl...

As dermatologists we are often confronted with patients with a non-healing leg ulcers. This may well be caused by venous insufficiency. In this podcast Audrey Meulendijks, author of "A systematic review on risk factors in developing a first-time Venous Leg Ulcer" is interviewed by EADV Education Committee member Bibi van Montfrans. Since risk factors for venous ulcers are also associated with life...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of May 2021: (1) Which medical disciplines diagnose and treat melanoma in Europe in 2019? A survey of experts from melanoma centres in 27 European countries (2) COVID-19 and immune checkpoint inhibitors (3) Impact of acne on the daily life of adult patients: building a self-administered patient questionnaire (4) Serological diagnosis of secondary s...

This week Dr Paola Pasquali catches up with Prof. Salvador Gonzalez-Rodriguez. Considered one of the “fathers” of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy, Prof. Gonzalez speaks about the role of RCM in the universe of non-invasive imaging techniques. He also speaks about the most common uses in dermatology, its sensitivity for diagnosing malignancies and the learning curve for this procedure, and explains...

In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, Prof. Peter Soyer shares his latest research findings on how teledermatology can play a pivotal role in preventing and detecting skin cancer and melanoma. Join us as we discuss the current paradigm shift in dermatology thanks to artificial intelligence, mobile teledermoscopy and virtual melanoma checks paving the way for more accessible and eff...

In this second part of a two-episode series on health risks associated with sunbed use, Prof. Mariano Suppa rejoins us and shares his research findings with a special focus on European sunbed use. His call for effective educational, behavioural and legislative interventions to reduce the popularity of artificial tanning in Europe is particularly relevant as we kick off Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode highlighting the disease, we welcome Prof. Mariano Suppa, from Université Libre de Bruxelles, to share his insights on health risks associated with sunbed use. In this first part of a two-episode series, we discuss the risk of skin cancer and other health problems indoor tanners are liable to, and his research on the topic.   Prevalence and deter...

Join us as we go through the JEADV Editor's Picks of April 2021: (1) Differentiating the incidental from malignant on imaging (2) The mind, body and… psoriasis  (3) Fungal infections in the context of immigration  (4) Patients pay more for psoriasis  Read the editor's picks here: https://www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.17185

Dr Sarah Walsh of the EADV Education Committee sits down and speaks with prominent researchers Dr Pauline O'Reilly and Prof. Jean-Pascal Lefaucheur to discuss two previously poorly-explored aspects of SJS/TEN. Prof Lefaucheur gives insights in to the prevalence of chronic skin pain and possible pathomechanisms, and Dr O’Reilly discusses her research in the area of post-traumatic stress disorder an...

In this special episode on COVID-19, Prof. Jan Gutermuth (University of Brussels) leads a discussion with Prof. Johannes Ring (JEADV Editor-in-Chief) about vaccines and the risk for people with allergic skin diseases. They offer the latest advice on safely vaccinating patients who report allergies and outline how to identify patients who are at risk, who can and cannot be vaccinated, and any skin...