Infectious Dermatology

Selected abstracts from ESCMID Global 2026 highlight findings relevant to infectious dermatology and wound care, including cutaneous infection, wound complications, fungal disease, and inflammatory dermatoses. The article spans randomized clinical data, early-stage therapeutic research, and diagnostic case reports.

The 2025 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress brought over 20,000 delegates to Paris this September, showcasing the latest advances in the field. With more than 180 sessions and 600 expert speakers, the meeting highlighted innovations ranging from new biologics and novel agents to real-world evidence and patient-centred care. In this article, we share key highlights from the congress, spotlighting the breakthroughs and clinical insights set to shape the future of dermatology practice.

In this episode of Visionary Voices, we welcome Associate Professor Grace Vincent from CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute. A leading expert on sleep and shift work, Grace explores how disrupted sleep affects physician health in both the short and long term, as well as its impact on safety and performance. We also discuss what this means for patient outcomes and share practical strategies to manage sleep loss.

Skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including leprosy, lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis, remain a significant public health challenge in many low- and middle-income countries. Frontline healthcare workers often struggle to recognise and manage these conditions due to limited diagnostic tools and gaps in specialist training. In this interview, we speak with Dr Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife (Lagos, Nigeria) about a virtual training programme designed to overcome these barriers.

Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection that can cause slowly progressive, disfiguring skin lesions and remains notoriously difficult to treat. Assistant Professor Teerapong Rattananukrom discusses the clinical challenges of managing this condition and introduces a novel molecular approach for identifying Fonsecaea pedrosoi directly from paraffin-embedded skin biopsies—offering new hope for faster, more accurate diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

Dr Niraj Parajuli shares his journey into dermatology, from early motivations to his current work in neglected tropical diseases, rare skin conditions, and digital dermatology. Discover how his global leadership and commitment to health equity are shaping the future of the field.

Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.

As 2025 unfolds, the field of dermatology is set for some significant advancements. To get a glimpse of what’s ahead, we turned to our esteemed Expert Faculty members, who shared their expert insights on what they think will be the key innovations shaping this year. From the most exciting trends of 2024 that are gaining momentum to the next breakthroughs poised to redefine patient care, here’s what they had to say.

Dr. Shari Lipner is a leading expert in dermatology, best known for her specialization in nail disorders. As an Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Director of the Nail Division at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, her work bridges ...