This special episode of the EADV Podcast marks the launch of The Patient Voice, a new section of the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV) dedicated to patient-authored contributions.

Dr. Sarah Walsh speaks with Dalila Simonian, who shares her personal journey of living with psoriasis and the transformative impact of feeling heard and involved in her care. Prof. Francesca Sampogna highlights the scientific importance of patient-centred measures and explains how lived experience complements clinical assessment in understanding disease impact.

Together, they discuss how this new section aims to bridge the gap between research and real life, empower patients, and support clinicians in delivering more holistic, patient-centred dermatology care. The episode concludes with an open invitation for patients and clinicians to contribute and help shape a more inclusive future for dermatology publishing.