JD2601 | The Patient Voice in Dermatology Research

This special episode of the EADV Podcast marks the launch of The Patient Voice, a new section of the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV) dedicated to patient-authored contributions. Dr. Sarah Walsh speaks with Dalila Simonian, who shares her personal journey of living with psoriasis and the transformative impact of feeling heard and involved in her care. Prof. Francesca Sampogna highlights the scientific importance of patient-centred measures and explains how lived experience complements clinical assessment in understanding disease impact. Together, they discuss how this new section aims to bridge the gap between research and real life, empower patients, and support clinicians in delivering more holistic, patient-centred dermatology care. The episode concludes with an open invitation for patients and clinicians to contribute and help shape a more inclusive future for dermatology publishing.

Join Prof. Carle Paul as he presents his selection of Editor’s Picks from the January 2026 issue: Re-defining pruritus Suicidal risk and skin diseases Patient education for melanoma detection Improving care for Primary Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.70173

In this episode of the EADV Podcast, Prof. Carle Paul (JEADV Editor -in-Chief) and Prof. Antonio Torrelo (JEADV Clinical Practice Editor-in-Chief) discuss the art and science of editorial decision-making, the balance between evidence and intuition, and the growing role of patient-centred content, from plain-language summaries to patient-authored contributions. The editors also share practical advice for authors, including what makes a submission stand out and how strong visuals and clarity can elevate a paper’s impact. The conversation closes with a forward-looking exchange on artificial intelligence, reminding listeners that while technology may assist, it’s human insight, empathy, and originality that continue to define great publishing.   Link to video version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2DbuyADMP5mFx4sZqS_vQtdTGOGIbwb1   You are invited to participate in our survey to improve the show. Your feedback is valued and appreciated to allow us to better serve our audience: https://eadv.org/eadv-podcast-survey/  

Join Prof. Carle Paul as he presents his selection of Editor’s Picks from the December 2025 issue:   Predicting risk of atopic dermatitis in children: look at their hands! GLP1-receptor agonists and inflammatory skin diseases: potential beneficial effect Infection while treated with JAK inhibitors: real-life studies help to evaluate the risk Poor skin tone diversity of AI-generated images may aggravate cognitive bias   Read the Editor's Picks here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.70096  Link to video version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2DbuyADMP5m-HkKi3nwSZ0ecsjFp431A  

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 patient care. Dr. Oscherwitz highlights recent research findings on patient access, consultation patterns, and the shift toward cosmetic procedures, while also reflecting on legislative safeguards and the importance of physician leadership in protecting care standards. The conversation concludes with a personal perspective, as Dr. Oscherwitz shares lessons from his Fulbright year in Colombia, working with the Red Cross to deliver care in resource-limited settings.   Link to video version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2DbuyADMP5mFx4sZqS_vQtdTGOGIbwb1   You are invited to participate in our survey to improve the show. Your feedback is valued and appreciated to allow us to better serve our audience: https://eadv.org/eadv-podcast-survey/    

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 Link to video version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2DbuyADMP5m-HkKi3nwSZ0ecsjFp431A  

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 implementing frozen-section Mohs surgery in Zurich and highlights the importance of cross-specialty collaboration in overcoming institutional resistance. He also explains current standards for Mohs certification, the role of the EADV and ESMS in supporting fellowships, and his vision for improving access to care and education across Europe. The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the potential of imaging technologies, AI, and the need to establish Mohs surgery as the standard of care for complex epithelial tumors throughout Europe. Learn more about the EADV Mohs fellowship: https://eadv.org/funding/mohs-fellowship/   Link to video version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2DbuyADMP5mFx4sZqS_vQtdTGOGIbwb1   You are invited to participate in our survey to improve the show. Your feedback is valued and appreciated to allow us to better serve our audience: https://eadv.org/eadv-podcast-survey/

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 patient she’s followed for years, a reminder of how persistence and compassion intertwine in long-term care. This episode highlights the importance of early diagnosis, multidisciplinary teamwork, and staying curious and hopeful, even when faced with the most challenging cases.

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 communication, presence, and hope can profoundly shape patient and family experiences during life-threatening illness.

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 highlights how compassionate communication, time, and human connection can profoundly influence both patient care and a clinician’s professional path.