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Why is my toenail lifting? Onycholysis!
Onycholysis is a common nail condition observed by podiatrists and other healthcare professionals, but it is seldom discussed as a single entity. This blog explores the various diagnoses that can lead to lifting of a single nail – monodactylic onycholysis. Why? As this article uncovers, monodactylic disease can be the presenting sign of nail malignancy, a condition which is often delayed in diagnosis due to their rarity.

Ivan Bristow
Aug 58 min read


The secret side of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and the skin
GLP-1 weight loss drugs have a proven track record in assisting weight loss but they also have benefits in dermatology too - as this blog explores.

Ivan Bristow
Apr 74 min read


Psoriasis is associated with vascular disease
Psoriasis has many associated conditions. Vascular disease is one of them. This blog examines the link and implications.

Ivan Bristow
Apr 76 min read


Wet Wrapping - a technique to reduce hyperkeratosis on the feet
This blog describes how to perform a wet wrap on the feet, a gentle treatment for hyperkeratosis

Ivan Bristow
Feb 24, 20255 min read


Keratoderma Climactericum – another cause of plantar hyperkeratosis
Keratoderma is a cause of hyperkeratosis on the feet in menopausal women. This blog explore the condition and its treatment.

Ivan Bristow
Nov 9, 20244 min read


Smoking, Palmoplantar Pustulosis & Psoriasis
This recent study investigates whether smoking cessation can improve plantar psoriasis or plamoplantar pustulosis.

Ivan Bristow
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Palmoplantar Pustulosis or Psoriasis?
Last week, I was presenting online about psoriasis. Whilst I was discussing variants of the condition, I mentioned pustular psoriasis –...

Ivan Bristow
Mar 9, 20214 min read
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