Scientific Spotlights
The EADV Scientific Spotlights are a collection of expert insights and updates across various fields of dermatology and venereology.
Selected from our events, podcasts, and various academy activities, our Scientific Spotlights bring you the latest developments and in-depth discussions led by renowned specialists in dermatovenereology.


EADV Podcast ep. 132 – Trichophyton mentagrophytes ITS genotype VII Outbreak in Europe
Join Prof. Carle Paul, Editor-in-Chief of JEADV, and a leading mycologist, Arnaud Jabet, Assistant Professor at the Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris, first author of an important paper published in the February issue of JEADV.


Hair and nail disorders
Skin, hair, and nails reveal systemic diseases. This session covers hair and nail signs in lupus, cancer, and cardiovascular issues. Hair loss patterns may indicate SLE or malignancies, while nail changes like clubbing or Beau’s lines signal systemic illness. Early recognition aids diagnosis and treatment. Another session focuses on nail dystrophy, stressing accurate diagnosis for effective care.


Alert on a false health claim: There are no authorised cerebral effects of cosmetics
Press Release from EADV’s Psychodermatology Task Force
Some cosmetic providers claim that the application of their cosmetic products to the skin can have direct effects on the nervous system and brain.
Read the full position statement


EADV Podcast ep. 131 – Editor’s Picks February 2025
Join Dr. Christian Posch, JEADV Associate Editor, presenting his selection of Editor’s Picks from the February 2025 issue:
(1) Navigating healthcare with atopic dermatitis: analysing patient journeys in Germany
(2) Characterization of patients with atopic dermatitis based on flare patterns and severity of disease: a Danish population-based study
(3) An international study of steroid-induced myopathy in autoimmune blistering diseases


Unveiling the Pathomechanism of Behçet’s Disease
EADV funded
Behçet’s disease (BD) is a chronic, relapsing multisystemic vasculitis that typically affects individuals in their 30s and 40s, leading to significant morbidity. Its pathogenesis remains enigmatic, shaped by complex genetic, environmental, autoimmune, and autoinflammatory factors.


EADV Podcast ep. 130 – Dermatology insights with EADV President Branka Marinovic
Dr. Sarah Walsh sits down with Prof. Branka Marinović, the newly appointed President of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Prof. Marinović shares her remarkable journey in dermatology, her vision for advancing dermatology education and her advice for young professionals.


EADV Podcast ep. 129 – Editor’s Picks January 2025
Join Prof. Carle Paul presenting his Editor’s Picks of January 2025:
(1) Latent Tuberculosis and biological agents
(2) Dermoscopy combined with reflectance confocal microscopy for amelanotic melanoma
(3) Adalimumab drug survival in Hidranetis Suppurativa
(4) Does acne impact the use of dating applications?


Skin and sexually transmitted infections and health promotion strategy in migrant populations in Malta and Lebanon
EADV funded
The SSKAPP project promotes skin disease and STI education among migrants in Malta and Lebanon, using teledermatology and outreach clinics. It served over 3,200 migrants in Malta and diagnosed 598 cases in Lebanon, while training healthcare providers and supporting refugee care.


EADV Podcast ep. 128 – Unveiling Steroid Myopathy: Insights from Blistering Disease Patients
Prof. Murrell delves into the fascinating world of autoimmune blistering diseases, joined by her guest, Ailin He, a medical student who recently published ground-breaking research in the Journal of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV).


EADV Podcast ep. 127 – Digital Intelligence in Dermatology: Transforming the future
Dr. Christian Posch, Head of Dermatology at the Vienna Healthcare Group and Professor Olivier Gaide, Head of the Center of Excellence for Skin Cancer at the Lausanne University Hospital present the JEADV December Special Issue on Digital Intelligence.


EADV Podcast ep. 126 – Understanding Migrants’ Health in Dermatology
In this episode of the EADV Podcast, two renowned experts in Migrants’ Health join Professor Jan Gutermuth, to discuss the unique health and dermatological challenges faced by migrant populations.


Tumour-specific antibodies able to detect melanoma in its earliest stages, new study shows
EADV Press Release
Innovative research has unveiled promising advancements in melanoma detection, which could significantly enhance diagnosis and prognosis by identifying the disease at its earliest, most treatable stages.


Hair and nail disorders
Skin, hair, and nails reveal systemic diseases. This session covers hair and nail signs in lupus, cancer, and cardiovascular issues. Hair loss patterns may indicate SLE or malignancies, while nail changes like clubbing or Beau’s lines signal systemic illness. Early recognition aids diagnosis and treatment. Another session focuses on nail dystrophy, stressing accurate diagnosis for effective care.


Unveiling the Pathomechanism of Behçet’s Disease
EADV funded
Behçet’s disease (BD) is a chronic, relapsing multisystemic vasculitis that typically affects individuals in their 30s and 40s, leading to significant morbidity. Its pathogenesis remains enigmatic, shaped by complex genetic, environmental, autoimmune, and autoinflammatory factors.


Skin and sexually transmitted infections and health promotion strategy in migrant populations in Malta and Lebanon
EADV funded
The SSKAPP project promotes skin disease and STI education among migrants in Malta and Lebanon, using teledermatology and outreach clinics. It served over 3,200 migrants in Malta and diagnosed 598 cases in Lebanon, while training healthcare providers and supporting refugee care.


Tumour-specific antibodies able to detect melanoma in its earliest stages, new study shows
EADV Press Release
Innovative research has unveiled promising advancements in melanoma detection, which could significantly enhance diagnosis and prognosis by identifying the disease at its earliest, most treatable stages.


New research confirms link between perceived stress and psoriasis relapse
EADV Press Release
Innovative research has provided compelling evidence that perceived stress can directly trigger the relapse of psoriatic skin lesions.


Breakthrough research identifies new targets for wound healing
EADV Press Release
Novel research has identified key molecular targets that could significantly enhance the healing of both acute and chronic wounds.


Semaglutide improves outcomes for obese patients with common skin condition, new study shows
EADV Press Release
A pioneering study demonstrates the significant potential of semaglutide in treating hidradenitis suppurative (HS), a common and chronic skin condition, in people with obesity.


Use of mohs surgery in non-keratinocytic tumours
Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is the gold standard for basal and squamous cell carcinomas and is increasingly used for non-keratinocytic tumors, including melanomas like lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) and melanoma in situ (MIS). MMS offers precise cancer removal, but its use for deeper melanomas is still controversial and requires more research.


Dermoscopy of melanoma
Histology is the gold standard for melanoma diagnosis, but excising all suspicious lesions is costly. Imaging methods like RCM and LC-OCT are less invasive but expensive, limiting their use. Dermoscopy, however, is affordable and effective, improving diagnosis while reducing unnecessary excisions. This lecture uses images to teach key dermoscopic features of melanocytic lesions and melanoma, covering common pitfalls and special areas like the face and mucosae.


Melanoma in children
Pediatric cutaneous melanoma is rare, comprising 1% of childhood cancers. It often differs from adult cases, sometimes linked to large congenital nevi. Its rarity and unique traits complicate diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the need for more research to improve outcomes.


Psoriasis and lichen planus in nails
Nail psoriasis and lichen planus are chronic conditions affecting nails and quality of life. Psoriasis shows pitting and onycholysis, possibly needing rheumatologist referral for arthritis. Lichen planus causes ridging and potential permanent damage, requiring early treatment. Treatments include topical and systemic therapies, with future options like JAK inhibitors.


Psoriasis – Therapeutic drug monitoring in your practice?
Psoriasis treatments now include biologics targeting TNF-α, IL-17, and IL-23, but patient response varies. Some patients do not respond or lose response, while others achieve near-complete skin clearance, allowing dose reduction. Clinicians are optimizing doses empirically and investigating this for newer biologics. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) measures drug levels and anti-drug antibodies, helping guide treatment based on exposure-response relationships, which have been identified for newer biologics.


EADV Podcast ep. 132 – Trichophyton mentagrophytes ITS genotype VII Outbreak in Europe
Join Prof. Carle Paul, Editor-in-Chief of JEADV, and a leading mycologist, Arnaud Jabet, Assistant Professor at the Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris, first author of an important paper published in the February issue of JEADV.


EADV Podcast ep. 131 – Editor’s Picks February 2025
Join Dr. Christian Posch, JEADV Associate Editor, presenting his selection of Editor’s Picks from the February 2025 issue:
(1) Navigating healthcare with atopic dermatitis: analysing patient journeys in Germany
(2) Characterization of patients with atopic dermatitis based on flare patterns and severity of disease: a Danish population-based study<br


EADV Podcast ep. 130 – Dermatology insights with EADV President Branka Marinovic
Dr. Sarah Walsh sits down with Prof. Branka Marinović, the newly appointed President of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Prof. Marinović shares her remarkable journey in dermatology, her vision for advancing dermatology education and her advice for young professionals.


EADV Podcast ep. 129 – Editor’s Picks January 2025
Join Prof. Carle Paul presenting his Editor’s Picks of January 2025:
(1) Latent Tuberculosis and biological agents
(2) Dermoscopy combined with reflectance confocal microscopy for amelanotic melanoma
(3) Adalimumab drug survival in Hidranetis Suppurativa
(4) Does acne impact the use of dating applications?


EADV Podcast ep. 128 – Unveiling Steroid Myopathy: Insights from Blistering Disease Patients
Prof. Murrell delves into the fascinating world of autoimmune blistering diseases, joined by her guest, Ailin He, a medical student who recently published ground-breaking research in the Journal of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV).


EADV Podcast ep. 127 – Digital Intelligence in Dermatology: Transforming the future
Dr. Christian Posch, Head of Dermatology at the Vienna Healthcare Group and Professor Olivier Gaide, Head of the Center of Excellence for Skin Cancer at the Lausanne University Hospital present the JEADV December Special Issue on Digital Intelligence.


EADV Podcast ep. 126 – Understanding Migrants’ Health in Dermatology
In this episode of the EADV Podcast, two renowned experts in Migrants’ Health join Professor Jan Gutermuth, to discuss the unique health and dermatological challenges faced by migrant populations.


EuroGuiderm guideline on lichen sclerosus – Treatment of lichen sclerosus
G. Kirtschig et al.
JEADV Volume 38, Issue 10, October 2024,
Pages 1874-1909


EuroGuiderm guideline on lichen sclerosus – introduction into lichen sclerosus
G. Kirtschig et al.
JEADV Volume 38, Issue 10, October 2024,
Pages 1850-1873


European consensus-based interdisciplinary guideline for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of actinic keratoses, epithelial UV-induced dysplasia and field cancerization
Lidija Kandolf et al.
JEADV Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2024,
Pages 1024-1047


S2k guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of linear IgA dermatosis initiated by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Frédéric Caux, Aikaterini Patsatsi et al.
JEADV Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2024,
Pages 1006-1023


Alert on a false health claim: There are no authorised cerebral effects of cosmetics
Press Release from EADV’s Psychodermatology Task Force
Some cosmetic providers claim that the application of their cosmetic products to the skin can have direct effects on the nervous system and brain.
Read the full position statement


Position statement on latest study regarding benzene in Acne products
Press Release from EADV’s Acne, Rosacea and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Task Force
Benzene, a highly volatile chemical, poses significant health risks, classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by IARC. Exposure occurs through various sources, including industrial emissions, tobacco smoke, and contaminated cosmetics. Recent findings of benzene in anti-acne products raise concerns,