Ivan Bristow
Smoking, Palmoplantar Pustulosis & Psoriasis
This recent study investigates whether smoking cessation can improve plantar psoriasis or plamoplantar pustulosis.
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The Podiatric Dermatology Blog
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I welcome interesting clinical cases you think might fit here, or any suggestions for subjects you would like to hear more about.
Ivan Bristow
Sep 303 min
Wallace's line - whose line is it anyway?
Wallace's line - a rarely referred to anatomical area of the foot named after a dermatologist. What is it and what's its relevance?
Ivan Bristow & Alan Borthwick
Sep 96 min
Can you use Clinisept+ on foot ulcers?
As a UK podiatrist, can you use hypochlorous solution on foot ulcers? This blog looks at the regulations regarding this.
Ivan Bristow
Aug 282 min
The New HEINE Smartphone Adaptor Mag
This is a short review of the new Heine Smartphone Adaptor Mag
Michelle Reynolds
Aug 286 min
Bullous tinea pedis - a common cause with an unusual presentation.
In this blog, we present an unusual presentation of tinea pedis as blisters - Bullous tinea pedis.
Ivan Bristow
Aug 63 min
A foreign body in the foot - an unexpected journey
Foreign bodies in the foot are common. This one, made an unexpected journey from the plantar surface to the dorsum in 6 months!
Ivan Bristow
Aug 64 min
Podiatrists spotting melanoma - does it happen?
What does the literature say about podiatrists ability to spot a melanoma?
Ivan Bristow
Jul 44 min
Dermatophytoma – we've seen this all before.
Dermatophytoma is a fungal biofilm located under the nail.
Ivan Bristow
Jul 42 min
For your eyes only, James Bond!
James Bond, a classic movie franchise, but does its depiction of villains, frequently with skin issues have an unwanted message?
Ivan Bristow
Jun 104 min
I'm interested in dermatology, what can I do?
This is a question that I have been asked a lot over the years by colleagues. Dermatology is an area which will always benefit from more...
Ivan Bristow
Jun 105 min
Is sunlight really good for you?
For some time now I have been following the work of dermatologist, Dr Richard Weller from the University of Edinburgh. His research is...
Ivan Bristow
May 133 min
May is melanoma awareness month!
May is melanoma month. In this blog are links to my published papers on melanoma and the foot.
Ivan Bristow
Apr 303 min
Topical statins - a drug to treat dermatophyte skin infections?
Topical statins have the potential to treat athletes foot infections.
Ivan Bristow
Apr 303 min
What are freckles?
Freckles are common on fair skin, but are they? This blog investigates!
Ivan Bristow
Apr 24 min
Olive oil. Food for thought, not for skin.
I always remember a lecture I heard a few years ago which suggested that “food” is best eaten and should not be put in moisturisers and...
Ivan Bristow
Apr 24 min
Can emollients prevent athletes foot from recurring?
Emerging evidence suggest emollients may help prevent fungal skin infection from recurring.
Ivan Bristow
Mar 51 min
MSc module in lower limb dermatology
I’m a great advocate of education and dermatology, and it was great to catch up with Sara Burr who is a tutor on the three MSc programmes...
Ivan Bristow
Mar 54 min
Plantar Pustulosis - known associations
Introduction Palmo-plantar Pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic, relapsing dermatosis characterised by localised areas of inflamed skin which...
Ivan Bristow
Jan 253 min
Non-visibility of a melanoma to patients leads to later detection
Spotting a melanoma earlier can lead to an improved outcome however, lesions which aren't so visible may take longer to be diagnosed.
Ivan Bristow
Jan 254 min
Can you use a topical steroid with an emollient?
Topical steroids are the main treatment for a range of inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. In a...
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