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The Podiatric Dermatology Blog
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I welcome interesting clinical cases you think might fit here, or any suggestions for subjects you would like to hear more about.
Where dermatology meets sport
Are you a podiatrist who likes a challenge and treating blisters. Fancy a trip to the desert? Then the Marathon des Sables is for you!
Ivan Bristow
May 12 min read
Doughnut wart - an unwanted complication
Doughnut wart is a complication of wart treatment and this article discusses the phenomenon seldom seen or reported.
Ivan Bristow & Dean Cronkwright
Apr 34 min read
Topical steroids - new labelling alert
Fron June 2025 all steroid creams in the UK will have to be clearly labelled with their potency.
Ivan Bristow
Mar 122 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 245 min read
What are the best socks if you have athlete's foot?
What are the best socks if you have fungal foot infection? This article looks at recent research into toe socks as a preventative treatment
Ivan Bristow
Feb 244 min read
How does the menopause affect skin?
How does the menopause affect the skin, specifically on the feet? This blog explores the current literature.
Michelle Reynolds
Feb 47 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
Topical azoles & statins. Rare interactions.
Statins are the most commonly prescribed drug today but they can interact with athletes foot treatments.
Ivan Bristow
Nov 9, 20244 min read
Looking for a great dermatology meeting in 2025?
Annoucing the PCDS Annual Meeting in Harrogate, March 2025
Ivan Bristow
Oct 29, 20241 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
The New HEINE Smartphone Adaptor Mag
This is a short review of the new Heine Smartphone Adaptor Mag
Ivan Bristow
Aug 28, 20242 min read
A foreign body in the foot - an unexpected journey
Foreign bodies in the foot are common. This one, made an unexpected journey from the plantar surface to the dorsum in 6 months!
Ivan Bristow
Aug 6, 20243 min read
Topical statins - a drug to treat dermatophyte skin infections?
Topical statins have the potential to treat athletes foot infections.
Ivan Bristow
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Plantar Pustulosis - known associations
Introduction Palmo-plantar Pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic, relapsing dermatosis characterised by localised areas of inflamed skin which...
Ivan Bristow
Mar 5, 20244 min read
Does terbinafine cause liver damage?
Oral terbinafine continues to be the oral drug of choice in the management of onychomycosis, but there continues to be doubt over its...
Ivan Bristow
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Why does skin peeling occur on the feet?
Why does the skin on the soles peel? This article examines the common and rare causes
Ivan Bristow
Sep 7, 20235 min read
Melanoma in situ - not well understood
Melanoma in situ is a skin cancer which has not become invasive. What does it mean?
Ivan Bristow
Aug 9, 20233 min read
Syphilis on the rise again – look at the feet!
Syphilis in its secondary stage frequently presents on the plantar surface of the feet.
Ivan Bristow
Jul 6, 20233 min read
Koebner Phenomenon
What is the Koebner phenomenon?
Ivan Bristow
Jul 6, 20233 min read
Preventing Dermatophyte Reinfection
In this blog, I look at evidence regarding strategies to prevent dermatophyte reinfection of the feet and toenails.
Ivan Bristow
Jun 13, 20237 min read
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