EADV Podcast

JP2601 | Editor’s Picks January 2026

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

E152: Publishing excellence: insights from the EADV Editors-in-Chief

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
 
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E151: Editor’s Picks December 2025

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
 

E150: Private equity in Dermatology: impacts, risks, and future directions

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
 
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E149: Editor’s Picks November 2025

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
 

E148: Shaping the future of Mohs surgery training in Europe

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/
 
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That Single Patient: Episode 4

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.

That Single Patient: Episode 3

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.