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Ivan Bristow
4 days ago5 min read
Wet Wrapping - a technique to reduce hyperkeratosis on the feet
This blog describes how to perform a wet wrap on the feet, a gentle treatment for hyperkeratosis
Michelle Reynolds
Feb 47 min read
How does the menopause affect skin?
How does the menopause affect the skin, specifically on the feet? This blog explores the current literature.
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
Jul 4, 20244 min read
Dermatophytoma – we've seen this all before.
Dermatophytoma is a fungal biofilm located under the nail.
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.
Ivan Bristow
Sep 7, 20234 min read
Necrobiosis Lipoidica and JAK inhibitors
Necrobiosis lipoidica is a chronic and difficult condition to treat. JAK inhibitors may hold the key to successful treatment.
Ivan Bristow
Jun 21, 20232 min read
New Data on Swift Microwave
New data has just been published on the effectiveness of treating verrucae with SWIFT microwave.
Ivan Bristow
Dec 5, 20226 min read
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.
Ivan Bristow
Oct 10, 20224 min read
How useful is zinc in wart treatment?
This blog documents a recent systematic review of zinc in the treatment of warts.
Ivan Bristow
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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.
Ivan Bristow
Feb 7, 20221 min read
UK Product Discontinuation
Glutarol is being discontinued for sale in the United Kingdom this year.
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