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

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

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.

How common is athletes foot or tinea pedis in children? This article investigates,

Are you a podiatrist who likes a challenge and treating blisters. Fancy a trip to the desert? Then the Marathon des Sables is for you!

Can we easily tell if an hyperkeratotic plantar lesion is a corn or a wart?

Doughnut wart is a complication of wart treatment and this article discusses the phenomenon seldom seen or reported.

Fron June 2025 all steroid creams in the UK will have to be clearly labelled with their potency.

Fungal skin infection of the foot is a very common in podiatry practice and it is a topic which I have covered widely on this blog....

This blog describes how to perform a wet wrap on the feet, a gentle treatment for hyperkeratosis

What are the best socks if you have fungal foot infection? This article looks at recent research into toe socks as a preventative treatment

February 2025, and the website is coming up for its 9th birthday. I can’t believe how time has flown and the website has grown! From its...

How does the menopause affect the skin, specifically on the feet? This blog explores the current literature.

The acidity of the skins surface has many functions as this blog discovers.

This blog reviews recent research showing how a nail reconstruction can benefit the patient.

Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis is an uncommon skin condition affecting the soles of the feet of children. Is it disappearing?

Successfully treat pyogenic granuloma without surgery and just with table salt!

Keratoderma is a cause of hyperkeratosis on the feet in menopausal women. This blog explore the condition and its treatment.

Statins are the most commonly prescribed drug today but they can interact with athletes foot treatments.

Annoucing the PCDS Annual Meeting in Harrogate, March 2025