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Don’t misdiagnose melanoma in diabetes - The new U.L.C.E.R acronym
The ULCER acronym can help clinicians to recognise a melanoma disguised as a diabetic foot ulcer
Ivan Bristow
Jun 33 min read
The World Congress in Dermoscopy
The world Congress in Dermoscopy is heading to Lyon, France in 2027. All skin care professionals are welcome and join in this three day event.
Ivan Bristow
May 51 min read
Tinea pedis - an occult disease?
Tinea pedis is very common but much of it may not be recognised due to subtle symptoms.
Ivan Bristow
Mar 17 min read
Acral lentiginous melanoma - improving detection on the foot
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.
Ivan Bristow
Jun 2, 202510 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?
Ivan Bristow
Sep 30, 20243 min read
Podiatrists spotting melanoma - does it happen?
What does the literature say about podiatrists ability to spot a melanoma?
Ivan Bristow
Aug 6, 20244 min read
May is melanoma awareness month!
May is melanoma month. In this blog are links to my published papers on melanoma and the foot.
Ivan Bristow
May 13, 20243 min read
Non-visibility of a melanoma to patients leads to later detection
Spotting a melanoma earlier can lead to an improved outcome however, lesions which aren't so visible may take longer to be diagnosed.
Ivan Bristow
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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