This article was jointly published in Podiatry Now Journal (June 2019 22(6): 8-11) & on the blog here. Outline Hand and foot syndrome is a relatively common side effect of patients undergoing chemotherapy, particularly those taking cytarabine, doxorubicin and 5-fluorouracil (including its prodrug, capecitabine). The condition ranges from paraesthesia affecting the palms and soles to painful blistering and fissures. Patients with this condition may present in the podiatry clin

Introduction Having delivered many dermatology lectures to podiatrists, its surprising how often the issue of sexually transmitted disease (STD) arises - particularly syphilis. Why? You may ask. Well, the plantar surface is a common place for the disease to manifest and so being alert to its presence can help make an earlier diagnosis and referral. The infection is caused by the bacterial spirochaete Treponema Pallidum and it has been a burden to mankind for centuries. The di

I recently published an article in the Canadian Podiatrist, along with my colleague, podiatrist Mark Cole examining palmo-plantar pustulosis. Traditionally, it has been thought to be a localised form of psoriasis. However, recent work looking at the condition and its presentation has cast doubt on whether it is just that, or an associated condition. The full article is available here to download. #PPP #pustulosis #psoriasis #plantar