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Amelanotic melanoma on the sole of the foot
A case of amelanotic melanoma occurring on the foot.
Matthew Bland
Nov 28, 20233 min read


Terbinafine resistance - a growing reality
This blog discusses the rise of Tinea Indotineae - a dermatophyte resistant to terbinafine

Ivan Bristow
Nov 28, 20234 min read


Are topical steroids harmful?
Despite suggestions that topical steroids are harmful, evidence shows that intermittent use over the longer term results in few side effects

Ivan Bristow
Oct 31, 20234 min read


Does trauma cause melanoma on the foot?
This blog explores the hypothesis that trauma can cause melanoma on the feet.

Michelle Reynolds
Oct 31, 20236 min read


Writing a better blog
Do you know how to write blogs and make sure they working hard for you, your website, and your practice? For September's webinar I was...

Ivan Bristow
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Does terbinafine cause liver damage?
Oral terbinafine continues to be the oral drug of choice in the management of onychomycosis, but there continues to be doubt over its...

Ivan Bristow
Oct 3, 20233 min read


Free Dermatology CPD Update Articles for Podiatrists
A range of continuing professional updates are available free to podiatrists from Canonbury Healthcare.

Ivan Bristow
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Dermatologist receives Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Podiatry
Dr Richard Turner, a Dermatologist based in Oxford, recently received an Honorary Fellowship at the Royal College of Podiatry Awards.

Ivan Bristow
Oct 3, 20231 min read


Why does skin peeling occur on the feet?
Why does the skin on the soles peel? This article examines the common and rare causes

Ivan Bristow
Sep 7, 20235 min read


Necrobiosis Lipoidica and JAK inhibitors
Necrobiosis lipoidica is a chronic and difficult condition to treat. JAK inhibitors may hold the key to successful treatment.

Ivan Bristow
Sep 7, 20234 min read


SPF 100 sunscreens - are they worth it?
SPF 100 are they worth it? This blog looks at recent evidence on their use.

Ivan Bristow
Aug 9, 20236 min read


Melanoma in situ - not well understood
Melanoma in situ is a skin cancer which has not become invasive. What does it mean?

Ivan Bristow
Aug 9, 20233 min read


Syphilis on the rise again – look at the feet!
Syphilis in its secondary stage frequently presents on the plantar surface of the feet.

Ivan Bristow
Jul 6, 20233 min read


Koebner Phenomenon
What is the Koebner phenomenon?

Ivan Bristow
Jul 6, 20233 min read


New Data on Swift Microwave
New data has just been published on the effectiveness of treating verrucae with SWIFT microwave.

Ivan Bristow
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Ichthyosis vulgaris - a common, inherited skin disorder
When we think of inherited skin disorders, psoriasis is probably the first that comes to mind as many cases are familial but there is one...

Ivan Bristow
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Preventing Dermatophyte Reinfection
In this blog, I look at evidence regarding strategies to prevent dermatophyte reinfection of the feet and toenails.

Ivan Bristow
Jun 13, 20237 min read


150 blogs and counting.....
In early 2016, I began work on a website which would later evolve into www.foot.expert. It was never intended to be what it is today, but...

Ivan Bristow
May 5, 20233 min read


Dermoscopy & acral melanoma. Keep it BRAAF please.
Acral melanoma is something which worries every podiatrist – a rare malignancy but one not to be missed as timely diagnosis can reduce...

Ivan Bristow
May 5, 20233 min read


A practical solution to emollient selection....
Dry skin is regular problem encountered in podiatry clinics – particularly at this time of the year when the days get shorter and colder,...

Ivan Bristow
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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