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![Plantar pyogenic granuloma successfully treated with table salt](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa660d_3a1c210018364d4d8d608854aa6d8000~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/aa660d_3a1c210018364d4d8d608854aa6d8000~mv2.webp)
Ivan Bristow, Vivien Honeyborne-Martins & Chin Whybrew
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Plantar pyogenic granuloma successfully treated with table salt
Successfully treat pyogenic granuloma without surgery and just with table salt!
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![Smoking, Palmoplantar Pustulosis & Psoriasis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa660d_61f58ca3fc5c456db23fc5922c643b64~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_399,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/aa660d_61f58ca3fc5c456db23fc5922c643b64~mv2.webp)
Ivan Bristow
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Smoking, Palmoplantar Pustulosis & Psoriasis
This recent study investigates whether smoking cessation can improve plantar psoriasis or plamoplantar pustulosis.
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![Wallace's line - whose line is it anyway?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa660d_d586e29c54234c3abbe4196fcef516c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/aa660d_d586e29c54234c3abbe4196fcef516c9~mv2.webp)
Ivan Bristow
Sep 30, 20243 min read
Wallace's line - whose line is it anyway?
Wallace's line - a rarely referred to anatomical area of the foot named after a dermatologist. What is it and what's its relevance?
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Ivan Bristow
Aug 28, 20242 min read
The New HEINE Smartphone Adaptor Mag
This is a short review of the new Heine Smartphone Adaptor Mag
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Ivan Bristow
Jul 4, 20242 min read
For your eyes only, James Bond!
James Bond, a classic movie franchise, but does its depiction of villains, frequently with skin issues have an unwanted message?
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Ivan Bristow
Jun 10, 20244 min read
I'm interested in dermatology, what can I do?
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...
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Ivan Bristow
Dec 19, 20234 min read
A review of the new HEINE DELTA 30 PRO Dermatoscope
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...
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Michelle Reynolds
Oct 31, 20236 min read
Does trauma cause melanoma on the foot?
This blog explores the hypothesis that trauma can cause melanoma on the feet.
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Ivan Bristow
May 3, 20222 min read
Dermatology Training Handbook
A review of the Dermatology Training manual.
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Ivan Bristow
Mar 3, 20222 min read
A New Dermatology Textbook
The subject of dermatology is vast. It is often said there are over 2000 known skin disorders, consequently there is a lot to learn if...
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