Ivan Bristow1 day ago5 minClubbing of the nailsThis blog explores the phenomenon of nail clubbing and its cause.
Ivan BristowMay 34 minWhen should you suspect immunodeficiency in a patient with warts?Warts and verrucae are a common clinical problem. For patients with persistent lesions at what point do we consider them recalcitrant?...
Ivan BristowMar 254 minWhat are the common pedal skin tumours?This blog reviews a recent paper reporting the profile of 802 excised tumours from the foot.
Ivan BristowMar 254 minSwift Microwave : six years onIt has been six years since the Swift microwave unit was launched in the United Kingdom, marketed to podiatrists in the treatment of...
Ivan BristowMar 33 minA red macule on the soleCase 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...
Ivan BristowNov 1, 20213 minThe mystery of molesThis article discusses how mole numbers on the skin vary with age.
Ivan BristowAug 17, 20214 minCan dermoscopy training improve a podiatrist's lesion recognition skills?I have written a few blogs over the last few years on the topic of dermoscopy and dermatoscopes, highlighting how the technique can...
Ivan BristowMay 17, 20214 minBenign or Malignant? Look for clues.Simple tips to help discern if a lesion might be benign or malignant.
Ivan BristowMar 9, 20213 minMerkel Cell Carcinoma - rare but risingMerkel Cell Carcinoma is a rare but increasingly common, malignant skin tumour. This blog looks at its presentation and treatment.
David Oliver & Ivan BristowFeb 3, 20216 minA case of Kaposi SarcomaAbstract Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a rare, low-grade malignant tumour induced by the herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). The condition primarily affects...
Ivan Bristow1 day ago5 minClubbing of the nailsThis blog explores the phenomenon of nail clubbing and its cause.
Ivan Bristow1 day ago2 minHow 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.