Can we easily tell if an hyperkeratotic plantar lesion is a corn or a wart?

Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis is an uncommon skin condition affecting the soles of the feet of children. Is it disappearing?

Keratoderma is a cause of hyperkeratosis on the feet in menopausal women. This blog explore the condition and its treatment.

Annoucing the PCDS Annual Meeting in Harrogate, March 2025

This recent study investigates whether smoking cessation can improve plantar psoriasis or plamoplantar pustulosis.

This is a short review of the new Heine Smartphone Adaptor Mag

What does the literature say about podiatrists ability to spot a melanoma?

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

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

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...

A case of amelanotic melanoma occurring on the foot.

Acral melanoma is something which worries every podiatrist – a rare malignancy but one not to be missed as timely diagnosis can reduce...

The authors present an unusual case of onychocryptosis.

Following the recent Royal College of Podiatry Conference last month in Liverpool, I decided to try and answer the most asked question...