Pediatric Skin Conditions

Your clinical career is shaped not only by what you know, but by who helps you navigate what comes next. Join us for the final episode in our LEADderm mini-series exploring non-clinical skills that can help you thrive in your ...

As 2025 draws to a close, it is clear that the past year has brought notable shifts across dermatology. To reflect on the developments that stood out most, members of our editorial board and recipients of our 2025 Future Leaders in Dermatology award share their perspectives, drawing on experience across subspecialties, regions and stages of career.

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.

The EADV 2025 Congress in Paris showcased the latest research and treatment advances in dermatology. To highlight the most important updates in both paediatric and adult atopic dermatitis, we spoke with Professor Carsten Flohr, a leading expert from London, UK.

Epidermal differentiation disorders (EDDs) are a group of inherited skin conditions caused by disruptions in epidermal development. In recent years, the field has seen major progress, with significant updates to nomenclature, classification and their management. To gain deeper insight into these developments, we spoke with Dr Antoni Gostyński (Maastricht, Netherlands), who co-chaired the EADV 2025 session ‘Epidermal Differentiation Disorders (EDDs) Group: From Genes to Clinics – The Truth About EDDs in 90 Minutes’.

In this episode, we speak with leading paediatric allergist Prof. Helen Brough to explore the key factors behind why some children develop allergies to foods such as peanuts, and what we can do to help prevent them. We also examine the latest developments in managing food allergies and the innovations on the horizon that could transform how we treat them.

Expert insights on referral, risk stratification and treatment for patients with infantile haemangiomas.

This year, we are celebrating our inaugural touchDERMATOLOGY Future Leaders to recognize the outstanding talent that has entered our field in recent years. These individuals are set to innovate and transform dermatology in the years to come. Representing a diverse range of expertise from across the globe, these highly accomplished clinicians are among the brightest minds shaping the future of dermatology. We had the pleasure of learning about their unique career journeys, motivations, and the inspirations that have guided their paths. They also shared their perspectives on the most exciting developments in dermatology today, along with their hopes for the future of the field. Congratulations to all our touchDERMATOLOGY Future Leaders, and thank you for sharing your stories, insights and ambitions with us.

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.