Chronic fungal skin infection maybe as a result of immunodeficiency. This blog explores the idea.

Can the HPV vaccine really treat warts and verrucae? This blog investigates.

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

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

A genital skin problem which can manifest on the foot and leg, Lichen Sclerosus is something podiatrists may not be aware of.

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

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

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.