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Dermatophytoma – we've seen this all before.

Ivan Bristow

Jul 44 min

Dermatophytoma – we've seen this all before.

Dermatophytoma is a fungal biofilm located under the nail.

Topical statins - a drug to treat dermatophyte skin infections?

Ivan Bristow

Apr 303 min

Topical statins - a drug to treat dermatophyte skin infections?

Topical statins have the potential to treat athletes foot infections.

Necrobiosis Lipoidica and JAK inhibitors

Ivan Bristow

Sep 7, 20234 min

Necrobiosis Lipoidica and JAK inhibitors

Necrobiosis lipoidica is a chronic and difficult condition to treat. JAK inhibitors may hold the key to successful treatment.

New Data on Swift Microwave

Ivan Bristow

Jun 21, 20232 min

New Data on Swift Microwave

New data has just been published on the effectiveness of treating verrucae with SWIFT microwave.

Drilling holes in nails – getting to the root of the infection?

Ivan Bristow

Dec 5, 20226 min

Drilling holes in nails – getting to the root of the infection?

How can we improve cure rates when using topical antifungal nail treatments? Published work suggests nail fenestration may help.

How useful is zinc in wart treatment?

Ivan Bristow

Oct 10, 20224 min

How useful is zinc in wart treatment?

This blog documents a recent systematic review of zinc in the treatment of warts.

How much should I use?

Ivan Bristow

Jul 5, 20222 min

How much should I use?

So often patients ask how much cream should I apply to my feet? The Fingertip unit is a way of conveying this information simply.

UK Product Discontinuation

Ivan Bristow

Feb 7, 20221 min

UK Product Discontinuation

Glutarol is being discontinued for sale in the United Kingdom this year.

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