
BJD Talks
The official podcast of the British Journal of Dermatology, covering topics in dermatology research and clinical practice.
Episodes

Episode 46 - Narrowband vs broadband UVB phototherapy for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Narrowband versus broadband ultraviolet B phototherapy for adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a randomized controlled trial’ by Drucker et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag161 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologis

Episode 45 - Inflammation in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Systemic inflammation in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa: a 5-year longitudinal study’ by Karakioulaki et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag082 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 44 - Genome-wide meta-analysis in lichen sclerosus
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Genome-wide meta-analysis in lichen sclerosus identifies 14 genomic risk loci’ by Dand et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag088*This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 43 - European Photopatch Test Study (POST)
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Prospective multicentre photopatch test study of photoallergy to sunscreens and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in Europe’ by Ralph et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag085 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 42- Circulating metabolomics profile of psoriasis
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Circulating metabolites associated with psoriasis in the UK Biobank and the HUNT Study: a cross-sectional study of 470 352 participants’ by Arham et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag116*This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 41 - Pazopanib for primary cutaneous angiosarcoma
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Efficacy and safety of pazopanib in patients in Japan with primary cutaneous angiosarcoma pretreated with paclitaxel: results of the Japan Clinical Oncology Group single-arm confirmatory trial (JCOG1605)’ by Oashi et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag071*This podcast was generated by an AI tool c

Episode 40 - The Haunting
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the recently published haiku, ‘The Haunting’ by Krisha Tripathy. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag077*This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 39 - Ethiopia cutaneous leishmaniasis cohort
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Clinical and patient-reported outcomes of cutaneous leishmaniasis treatment in Ethiopia: a prospective observational cohort study from two referral hospitals’ by Doni et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag061*This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association

Episode 38 - Non canonical NF-κB signalling in CYLD cutaneous syndrome
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Targeting noncanonical nuclear factor kappa B signalling in CYLD cutaneous syndrome by selective inhibition of IκB kinase alpha’ by Hodgson et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag044*This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 37 - Scoping review of B-cell and antibody responses in human melanoma
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Phenotypic, functional, prognostic and predictive significance of B-cell and antibody responses in human melanoma: a scoping review’ by Booth et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag074*This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 36 - Genomic copy number burden in primary dermal melanoma
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Genomic copy number burden distinguishes the diagnosis and prognosis of primary dermal melanoma’ by Zhao et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf507 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 35 - A nationwide study of treatment of lentigo maligna
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘A nationwide study of treatment of lentigo maligna and its recurrence rate in the Netherlands’ by Zoutendijk et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag011 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 34 - Topical retinoid use and risk of congenital malformations
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Topical retinoid use in women of reproductive age and risk of major congenital malformations in exposed pregnancies: a Nordic cohort study’ by Refsum et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf500 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologist

Episode 33 - 3D total body photography identifies phenotypes associated with melanoma risk
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Three dimensional total body photography identifies cutaneous phenotypes associated with late-onset invasive melanoma risk’ by Kahler et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf440 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 32 - Venous thromboembolism in atopic dermatitis
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘The risk of venous thromboembolism in atopic dermatitis: a population-based cohort study’ by Ivert et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf418 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 31 - Bathing frequency and eczema trial
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Weekly versus daily bathing for people with eczema: results of the Eczema Bathing online randomized controlled trial’ by Bradshaw et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf417 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 30 - Ethnicity and the epidemiology of skin cancer incidence
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Ethnicity and the epidemiology of skin cancer incidence: a national retrospective population-based study in England, 2013–20’ by Ahmed et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf352 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 29 - Localized scleroderma in Finland
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Localized scleroderma and related comorbidities: a single-centre cohort study’ by Kortelainen et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf419 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 28 - The role of IL-36 in Sweet syndrome
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Spatiotemporal transcriptomics deciphered neutrophil-activated interleukin-36 as driver and effective therapeutic target in Sweet syndrome’ by Fu et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf396 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 27 - Treatment survival in palmoplantar pustulosis
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Real-world evidence on palmoplantar pustulosis: patient characteristics, diagnostic challenges and predictive factors for treatment survival – a retrospective registry study’ by Graier et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf394 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the B

Episode 26 - Characterizing skin pigment in research cohorts
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Comparison of methods for characterizing skin pigment diversity in research cohorts’ by Lipnick et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf397 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 25 - Reduced comorbidity in patients with psoriasis treated with GLP-1RA
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and reduced mortality, cardiovascular and psychiatric risks in patients with psoriasis: a large-scale cohort study’ by Olbrich et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf346*This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Associatio

Episode 24 - Rademikibart therapy for AD: a Chinese randomized trial
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Rademikibart monotherapy for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in a 1-year, randomized phase II trial (SEASIDE CHINA): initial 2-week dosing, followed by 2-week or 4-week dosing’ by Zhang et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf346 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for

Episode 23 - Testing patterns, patient and tumour characteristics and survival by BRAF genotype
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘A national cohort study of melanoma BRAF status, testing patterns, patient and tumour characteristics, treatment and survival in England from 2016 to 2021’ by Mistry et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf351 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association

Episode 22 - TYK2 inhibition improves the hallmarks of cutaneous lupus subtypes
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Tyrosine kinase 2 inhibition improves clinical and molecular hallmarks in subtypes of cutaneous lupus’ by Wasserer et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf293 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 20 - UK incidence rates of BP, herpes zoster and urticaria post-COVID-19 vaccination
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Incidence rates of bullous pemphigoid, herpes zoster and urticaria following the start of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the UK: a population-based cohort study’ by Swiderski et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf237 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the Brit

Episode 21 - Tyrosinase-catalysed metabolism of hydroquinone
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Exogenous ochronosis by hydroquinone is not caused by inhibition of homogentisate dioxygenase but potentially by tyrosinase-catalysed metabolism of hydroquinone’ by Ito et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf273 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Associati

Episode 18 - Emollient with physiological lipids improves skin function
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Topical supplementation with physiological lipids rebalances the stratum corneum ceramide profile and strengthens skin barrier function in adults predisposed to atopic dermatitis’ by Andrew et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf200 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for

Episode 19 - Rigosertib in RDEB cutaneous SCC
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Efficacy and safety of rigosertib in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa-associated advanced/metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma’ by Laimer et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf205 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Associat

Episode 17 - Mutation burden of narrowband UVB phototherapy
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Mutation burden of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy (NB-UVB) in human skin: relevance to NB-UVB lifetime exposures and skin cancer surveillance’ by Fowler et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf173 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Der

Episode 16 - Psychosocial burden, impact of illness perceptions and stigma in AA
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Psychosocial burden and the impact of illness perceptions and stigma on quality of life, anxiety and depression in alopecia areata: results from the Alopecia + Me study’ by Christou et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf189 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the Brit

Episode 15 - Added value of pathology consultations in CLs: a review
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Added value of pathology consultations in cutaneous lymphomas: a 2-year review from the Dutch national referral and expertise centre’ by Doeleman et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf184 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 14 - JAK/STAT signalling in bullous pemphigoid
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription signalling pathway is involved in the immune mechanism of bullous pemphigoid’ by H-Y Chung et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf219 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatolog

Episode 13 - Eyebrow and eyelash involvement with baricitinib in patients with AA
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Understanding eyebrow and eyelash involvement in patients with alopecia areata and responsiveness to treatment with baricitinib’ by Mostaghimi et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf088. *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Bricks for the British Association of Dermatologists*

Episode 12 - Immunogenic cell death in ECP-treated cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
In this episode of BJD Talks, Sam and Meera discuss the article ‘Evidence of immunogenic cell death (ICD) and ICD-dependent dendritic cell activation induced by extracorporeal photopheresis in patients with leukaemic forms of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma’ by Lackner et al. The full article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf102 *This podcast was generated by an AI tool created by 67Br

Episode 11 - Looking Your Age
What does your perceived age say about you? In a special 'deep dive' into one of the BJD's recent studies, we talk to Prof Tamar Nijsten from Erasmus MC. Prof Nijsten recently led a team publishing a study on perceived ageing and its association with internal diseases of ageing. In this episode, we discuss ageing and epidemiology within dermatology.

Episode 10 - Dermatology Medical Education
Teaching and training are part of every dermatologist's working life. But what of the scholarship of education? In this episode, Dr Jonny Guckian discusses the legitimacy of MedEd as a science with Prof Mini Singh and Dr Laksha Bala, as they highlight key educational issues facing our patients, workforce and learners.

Episode 9: Peer Review
All modern scholarship relies on peer review. But how does this process work? What does peer review offer researchers and readers? What steps should one take as a peer reviewer? BJD Editor-in-Chief, Dr John Ingram, and Global Health Section Editor, Dr Esther Freeman, join Dr Jonny Guckian in discussing all things peer review at the BJD.

Episode 8 - Sunshine Dermatology
In this episode of BJD Talks, Dr Jonny Guckian chats to Prof Richard Weller about the Sun and what it means for our patients in terms of benefits and risks. Prof Weller examines the role of UV, Nitric Oxide and Vitamin D, as well as delving into evolutionary genetics and dermatology's relationship with generalism.

Episode 7 - Psychodermatology
In this episode, we speak to Prof Anthony Bewley and Prof Andrew Thompson about psychodermatology, a growing and exciting subspecialty within dermatology. We discuss multidisciplinary teams, methodological approaches to psychodermatology research and opportunities to get involved in the subspecialty.

Episode 6: Climate Dermatology
The climate crisis is both an immediate and long-term threat, and dermatologists are starting to recognise just how important a role climate plays in our practice, as well as our responsibility to practice 'green' dermatology. To discuss the climate emergency and its implications for dermatology research, Dr Jonny Guckian is joined by Dr Misha Rosenbach and Dr Caroline Nelson, experts in

Episode 5: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
Artificial intelligence is a rising force within dermatology, with increased scrutiny and application over recent years. What does the current evidence say about its efficacy? Where should our next research priorities lie? And will we all be replaced by robots by the end of the year?! To answer these important questions and more, Dr Jonny Guckian chats with Dr Beibei Du-Harpur, Doctoral Clinical F

Episode 4: Global Dermatology, An AAD2022 Special
In this special episode of BJD Talks, we're at the American Academy of Dermatology Conference in Boston! Fittingly, we're discussing Global Health and Equity, and are lucky enough to have three great guests to share their important perspectives. Dr Esther Freeman, Dr Doriane Sabushimike and Dr Linda Oyesiku speak to Dr Jonny Guckian about the global implications of dermatology research a

Episode 3: Social Media In Dermatology Research
Social media is pervasive in modern life, and academia is no exception. It must be asked - where does the dermatology community stand on our #SoMe society? What practical advantages does social media hold for dissemination of dermatology research? In a universe that can be murky and mysterious, how does the jobbing researcher navigate the risks? And what responsibilities do our institutions hold?

Episode 2: Patient and Public Involvement
In this episode of BJD Talks, we delve into the evolving world of patient and public involvement. Join guests Dr Carron Layfield and Bernd Arents as we explore its origins, how to do excellent PPI and some of the challenges facing PPI in the future.

Episode 1: Dermatology Scholarship
In this inaugural episode of BJD Talks, we meet the Editor in Chief and Deputy Editors of the BJD. Dr John Ingram, Prof Eleni Linos and Dr Neil Rajan tell us a story about the human side of dermatology scholarship, the values of an international dermatology journal and the secrets of what makes a successful BJD publication.
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