Sports and skin by Dr. Amandine Bouillenne

In this episode we explore a topic that sits at the crossroads of two worlds: dermatology and sport.

Our guest is Dr. Amandine Bouillenne, a fourth-year dermatology resident at the University Hospital of Liège. She has published on topics ranging from surgical margins in melanoma re-excision to dermatological zoonoses, and her clinical interests span the full breadth of general dermatology — with a particular focus on how skin health connects to our environment and lifestyle.

What makes Dr. Bouillenne a uniquely fitting voice on today's subject is that she doesn't just treat athletes — she is one. Running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, scuba diving, kitesurfing: sport has been part of her life since childhood, and that lived experience deeply informs her medical perspective.

In this episode, we dive into the dermatology of the active patient. Which skin conditions are most common in athletes? Which ones are sport-specific? How well do athletes protect themselves from the sun — and do they really follow the advice we give them? And does knowing your patient is an athlete actually change how you treat them?

A conversation full of practical insights, whether you're a clinician, an athlete, or both.