At the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in Denver, major shifts in dermatology became clear — and they’re already starting to change how we treat patients.

In this episode of SkinScope, Dr Sandra Jerkovic Gulin and Dr George Kravvas break down the most important clinical updates in a clear, practical, and engaging way.

We go beyond the headlines to explore what these advances actually mean in real life — for dermatologists, residents, and patients.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:

• Why dermatology is shifting toward pathway-driven, precision medicine
• The expanding role of JAK inhibitors across multiple diseases
• New hope in alopecia areata — and why it’s more than “just hair loss”
• Breakthrough momentum in vitiligo, including systemic treatment potential
• Major progress in hidradenitis suppurativa and the move toward functional remission
• The rise of oral therapies competing with biologics in psoriasis
• Long-term disease control in atopic dermatitis, with less reliance on steroids
• New options for chronic urticaria beyond antihistamines

• The growing role of dermatologists as systemic disease specialists

🎧 About SkinScopeSkinScope is hosted by Dr Sandra Jerkovic Gulin and Dr George Kravvas, exploring skin health through science, evidence-based dermatology, and real-world clinical experience.

👩‍⚕️ Dr Sandra Jerkovic Gulin (Sweden)
📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/skindoc_sandra_jg⁠

👨‍⚕️ Dr George Kravvas (UK)
🌐 Website: ⁠https://drkravvasdermatology.co.uk⁠
📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drgeorgekravvas⁠

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In this episode of SkinScope Dermatology Podcast, Dr. Sandra and Dr. George are joined by gynecologist Dr. Arzu Arinkan (MD, PhD) to discuss perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Many women experience symptoms of perimenopause years before menopause, including hot flashes, sleep problems, brain fog, mood changes, skin aging, weight gain, and hormonal imbalance. Yet this phase is often misunderstood or ignored.

Dr. Arzu explains how hormonal changes affect the brain, skin, bones, heart, and metabolism, when menopause hormone therapy may be recommended, and why early treatment during perimenopause can improve quality of life and long-term health.

We also discuss the latest evidence and updated guidance on hormone replacement therapy, including who can benefit from estrogen therapy, progesterone therapy, and personalized HRT treatments.

If you want to understand the early symptoms of perimenopause, the role of estrogen and progesterone, and how hormones influence skin health, aging, and overall wellbeing, this episode is for you.

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🎧 About SkinScope

SkinScope is a dermatology podcast hosted by Dr Sandra Jerkovic Gulin and Dr George Kravvas, exploring skin health, dermatology, hormones, and evidence-based medicine through real clinical experience and scientific insight.

👩‍⚕️ Dr Sandra Jerkovic Gulin (Sweden)
Dermatologist focused on skin health, hormonal dermatology, and aging science.
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skindoc_sandra_jg

👨‍⚕️ Dr George Kravvas (UK)
Consultant Dermatologist specializing in medical dermatology and skin treatments.
🌐 Website: https://drkravvasdermatology.co.uk
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgeorgekravvas

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Melanoma doesn’t always look dangerous—and that’s what makes it so deadly.

In this episode of SkinScope, Dr Sandra Jerkovic Gulin and Dr George Kravvas sit down with Lisa Costello, a melanoma survivor and one of the most influential patient advocates in skin cancer awareness today.

Known to many as @mrscmelanoma, Lisa has reached millions through her honest, unfiltered content—publicly documenting dermatologist visits, skin checks, diagnosis, treatment, and the emotional reality of living with melanoma. What started as a personal journey has become a mission to educate, normalize skin checks, and save lives through awareness and early detection.

This conversation bridges evidence-based dermatology with real lived experience, exploring:

• What melanoma diagnosis really feels like

• Why early detection is critical

• How melanoma changes your relationship with the sun

• What true awareness looks like beyond hashtags

This is more than a melanoma story.
It’s a reminder that one conversation can prompt someone to book a skin check—and that can change everything.

🎧 About SkinScope
SkinScope is hosted by dermatologists Dr Sandra Jerkovic Gulin (Sweden) and Dr George Kravvas (UK) , exploring skin health through science, evidence-based dermatology, and real-world clinical experience.

👩‍⚕️ Dr Sandra Jerkovic Gulin📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skindoc_sandra_jg

👨‍⚕️ Dr George Kravvas🌐 Website: https://drkravvasdermatology.co.uk📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgeorgekravvas

🎙️ Our Guest – Lisa Costello

• 📸 Instagram: @mrscmelanoma https://www.instagram.com/mrscmelanoma/

• 🎵 TikTok: Lisa Costello Melanoma https://www.tiktok.com/discover/lisa-costello-melanoma