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...

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.

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.

Annoucing the PCDS Annual Meeting in Harrogate, March 2025

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

What does the literature say about podiatrists ability to spot a melanoma?

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...

A case of amelanotic melanoma occurring on the foot.

Acral melanoma is something which worries every podiatrist – a rare malignancy but one not to be missed as timely diagnosis can reduce...

A review of the second edition Dr. Jonathan Bowling's award winning book "Diagnostic Dermoscopy".

Case Outline A 54-year-old woman recently presented in clinic with a flat red lesion measuring 20 mm by 15 mm (maximum) on the plantar...

This article discusses the dermatoscopic features of warts and corns.

Following the recent Royal College of Podiatry Conference last month in Liverpool, I decided to try and answer the most asked question...

One of the benefits of dermatology is that is a very visual subject and consequently, it is ideally suited to photography. An accurate...

I have written a few blogs over the last few years on the topic of dermoscopy and dermatoscopes, highlighting how the technique can...

Recent publications have demonstrated the COVID toes may persist longer in some patients, suggesting them to be part of long COVID.

Announcing the International Dermoscopy Society's Online Conference.