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

Topical urea paste has been used for the treatment of fungal nail but is it any good?

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

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.

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,

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.

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

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

This recent study investigates whether smoking cessation can improve plantar psoriasis or plamoplantar pustulosis.

Wallace's line - a rarely referred to anatomical area of the foot named after a dermatologist. What is it and what's its relevance?

This is a short review of the new Heine Smartphone Adaptor Mag

James Bond, a classic movie franchise, but does its depiction of villains, frequently with skin issues have an unwanted message?

This is a question that I have been asked a lot over the years by colleagues. Dermatology is an area which will always benefit from more...

I have covered dermoscopy as a topic for many years on my blog. Three and a half years ago, I reviewed Heine’s Delta 30 dermatoscope and...

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