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Eccrine Poroma and its malignant variant
Eccrine poroma and its malignant form are lesions which may occur on the foot.

Ivan Bristow
6 hours ago5 min read


Tinea pedis - an occult disease?
Tinea pedis is very common but much of it may not be recognised due to subtle symptoms.

Ivan Bristow
6 hours ago7 min read


Review of the new HEINE DELTA X dermatoscope
This is a review of the new HEINE Delta X dermatoscope.

Ivan Bristow
Jan 304 min read


Why do feet smell?
A common question from patients to podiatrists are “how do you put up with all those smelly feet?” reflecting the belief that foot odour is a common issue. In truth, as most podiatrists know, most feet don’t really smell – but a few do! This article examines the science behind smelly feet and its management.

Ivan Bristow
Jan 307 min read


The "CUBED" App - a tool to assist UK podiatrists.
The CUBED App is a tool developed for use by UK podiatrists to support decision making when assessing lesions on the foot.

Ivan Bristow
Dec 31, 20255 min read


Scabies - mite it be a problem on the foot?
Scabies is on the rise again. How does it present on the foot?

Ivan Bristow
Dec 31, 20257 min read


DERMFoot UK - Meeting Report
The first DERMfoot UK event was held in October and was a great success, for all healthcare professionals looking after feet.

Ivan Bristow
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Terbinafine Nail Solution - one step closer in the UK
A new 10% formulation of terbinafine as a topical nail solution is one step closer to being released in the UK.

Ivan Bristow
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Does topical urea improve treatment outcomes in onychomycosis?
Topical urea paste has been used for the treatment of fungal nail but is it any good?

Ivan Bristow
Nov 3, 20256 min read


Melanoma Rates in the UK - an update
Melanoma incidence and mortality rates have been examined for a 19 year period showing some interesting trends

Ivan Bristow
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Is your patient immunodeficient to fungal skin infection?
Chronic fungal skin infection maybe as a result of immunodeficiency. This blog explores the idea.

Ivan Bristow
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Can the HPV vaccine treat verrucae and warts (2025 Update)?
Can the HPV vaccine really treat warts and verrucae? This blog investigates.

Ivan Bristow
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Could antihypertensive drugs cause eczema in the elderly?
Medications can provoke skin disease. This blog explores common antihypertensive medications that can provoke eczema in the elderly

Ivan Bristow
Aug 29, 20254 min read


What is best for my dry skin?
What is the best advice for older people with dry skin. What should they be using on their skin?

Ivan Bristow
Aug 29, 20257 min read


Beyond the foot: considering extragenital lichen sclerosus in podiatry
A genital skin problem which can manifest on the foot and leg, Lichen Sclerosus is something podiatrists may not be aware of.

Michelle Reynolds
Jul 31, 202510 min read


Melanonychia: visually differentiating the good from bad
What is Melanonychia? Melanonychia, a term derived from the Greek "Melas" (meaning black or brown) and "Onyx" (meaning nail), describes...

Ivan Bristow
Jul 31, 20254 min read


What are Ozempic Feet?
What are Ozempic feet and do they exist? AT the moment there is little research but this article explores the evidence.

Ivan Bristow
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Why do antifungal nail treatments fail?
Treatments don't always work for fungal nail infection - why not? This blog examines possible reasons.

Ivan Bristow
Jul 1, 20258 min read


Improving care for patients with palmoplantar keratoderma
Palmoplantar keratoderma is a unusual condition which is often complex and difficult to treat. This blog looks at a new classification system which aims to improve recognition, diagnosis and treatment

Ivan Bristow
Jun 2, 20256 min read


Acral lentiginous melanoma - improving detection on the foot
How can we improve detection of acral lentiginous melanoma on the foot? This blog looks at the evidence and suggests practical methods that can be implemented in clinic.

Ivan Bristow
Jun 2, 202510 min read
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