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Ivan Bristow
Jan 76 min read
What is the Acid Mantle of the skin
The acidity of the skins surface has many functions as this blog discovers.
Ivan Bristow
Jan 74 min read
Prosthetic nail reconstructions - do they help?
This blog reviews recent research showing how a nail reconstruction can benefit the patient.
Ivan Bristow
Dec 3, 20248 min read
Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis. A disappearing disease?
Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis is an uncommon skin condition affecting the soles of the feet of children. Is it disappearing?
Ivan Bristow, Vivien Honeyborne-Martins & Chin Whybrew
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Plantar pyogenic granuloma successfully treated with table salt
Successfully treat pyogenic granuloma without surgery and just with table salt!
Ivan Bristow
Nov 9, 20244 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
Oct 29, 20241 min read
Looking for a great dermatology meeting in 2025?
Annoucing the PCDS Annual Meeting in Harrogate, March 2025
Ivan Bristow
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Smoking, Palmoplantar Pustulosis & Psoriasis
This recent study investigates whether smoking cessation can improve plantar psoriasis or plamoplantar pustulosis.
Ivan Bristow
Sep 30, 20243 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 & Alan Borthwick
Sep 9, 20246 min read
Can you use Clinisept+ on foot ulcers?
As a UK podiatrist, can you use hypochlorous solution on foot ulcers? This blog looks at the regulations regarding this.
Ivan Bristow
Aug 28, 20242 min read
The New HEINE Smartphone Adaptor Mag
This is a short review of the new Heine Smartphone Adaptor Mag
Michelle Reynolds
Aug 28, 20246 min read
Bullous tinea pedis - a common cause with an unusual presentation.
In this blog, we present an unusual presentation of tinea pedis as blisters - Bullous tinea pedis.
Ivan Bristow
Aug 6, 20243 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, 20244 min read
Podiatrists spotting melanoma - does it happen?
What does the literature say about podiatrists ability to spot a melanoma?
Ivan Bristow
Jul 4, 20244 min read
Dermatophytoma – we've seen this all before.
Dermatophytoma is a fungal biofilm located under the nail.
Ivan Bristow
Jul 4, 20242 min read
For your eyes only, James Bond!
James Bond, a classic movie franchise, but does its depiction of villains, frequently with skin issues have an unwanted message?
Ivan Bristow
Jun 10, 20244 min read
I'm interested in dermatology, what can I do?
This is a question that I have been asked a lot over the years by colleagues. Dermatology is an area which will always benefit from more...
Ivan Bristow
Jun 10, 20245 min read
Is sunlight really good for you?
For some time now I have been following the work of dermatologist, Dr Richard Weller from the University of Edinburgh. His research is...
Ivan Bristow
May 13, 20243 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
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Topical statins - a drug to treat dermatophyte skin infections?
Topical statins have the potential to treat athletes foot infections.
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