Dermatophytoma is a fungal biofilm located under the nail.

James Bond, a classic movie franchise, but does its depiction of villains, frequently with skin issues have an unwanted message?

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...

For some time now I have been following the work of dermatologist, Dr Richard Weller from the University of Edinburgh. His research is...

May is melanoma month. In this blog are links to my published papers on melanoma and the foot.

Topical statins have the potential to treat athletes foot infections.

Freckles are common on fair skin, but are they? This blog investigates!

I always remember a lecture I heard a few years ago which suggested that “food” is best eaten and should not be put in moisturisers and...

Emerging evidence suggest emollients may help prevent fungal skin infection from recurring.

I’m a great advocate of education and dermatology, and it was great to catch up with Sara Burr who is a tutor on the three MSc programmes...

Introduction Palmo-plantar Pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic, relapsing dermatosis characterised by localised areas of inflamed skin which...

Spotting a melanoma earlier can lead to an improved outcome however, lesions which aren't so visible may take longer to be diagnosed.

Topical steroids are the main treatment for a range of inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. In a...

I have covered dermoscopy as a topic for many years on my blog. Three and a half years ago, I reviewed Heine’s Delta 30 dermatoscope and...

Brown stripes in the toenails (melanonychia) are a cause of concern, but often they have simple causes like friction as this blog explores.

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A case of amelanotic melanoma occurring on the foot.

This blog discusses the rise of Tinea Indotineae - a dermatophyte resistant to terbinafine

Despite suggestions that topical steroids are harmful, evidence shows that intermittent use over the longer term results in few side effects

This blog explores the hypothesis that trauma can cause melanoma on the feet.