To help readers stay abreast of emerging trends, the JID now features a new type of commentary. The News & Perspectives section will highlight timely comments on emerging topics concerning scientists in different areas of skin research. Although the editorial team will identify topics and invite experts for these comments, we also encourage readers to alert us to up-and-coming issues that deserve wider attention and discussion (JIDEditor@sidnet.org). Similar to all other content in the Journal, manuscripts for News & Perspectives will be subject to editorial review. See a recent News & Perspectives commentary by Marihan Hegazy and Kathleen J. Green