Podiatric Dermatology Specialty Channel

Dermatology Diagnosis

Diagnosing Erythematous, Eczematous Coin-Shaped Plaques on the Heel

04/19/2023

Joseph Vella, DPM

A 34-year-old female presented to the clinic with a painful left medial heel wound. Per her report, the wound started out as a callus that the patient tried to remove herself; however, she was too aggressive and she related that it resulted...

A 34-year-old female presented...

04/19/2023

Podiatry Today

Dermatology Diagnosis

Exophytic Lesions in a 102-Year-Old Patient

02/01/2023

Haley Caire, MD

Justin Creel, MD

William Poche, MD

A 102-year-old African American woman presented with several grouped exophytic nodules with variable hyperkeratosis and surrounding collarette of scale. This author shares diagnosis and treatment insights.

A 102-year-old African American...

02/01/2023

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News and Trends

A Closer Look at the Prevalence of Pediatric Onychomycosis

01/11/2023

Nicole M. DeLauro, DPM, FACPM, DABFAS

This author offers her insights on a recent study in Pediatric Dermatology on the prevalence of pediatric onychomycosis.

This author offers her insights...

01/11/2023

Podiatry Today

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When Pedal Verruca Vulgaris is Actually Verrucous Carcinoma

11/08/2022

Isana Fils-Aime, DPM

Sara Mateen, DPM, AACFAS

Jane Pontious, DPM

Even when biopsies are initially negative, it is important to maintain an index of suspicion for alternative diagnoses. In this article, the authors share a relevant case that highlights this process, and the multidisciplinary approach that...

Even when biopsies are initially...

11/08/2022

Podiatry Today

Dermatology Diagnosis

When a 66-Year-Old Patient Presents With Umbilicated, Pruritic Papules

09/12/2022

Ciara Grayson, MD

Maria Deschaine, MD

George Cohen, MD

Beverly Johnson, MD

A 66-year-old man presented with numerous umbilicated, crusted papules and plaques with erythematous borders involving the bilateral anterior lower extremities up to the distal thigh.

A 66-year-old man presented with...

09/12/2022

Podiatry Today

Feature

Proposing an Algorithm to Treat Dystrophic Toenails

09/01/2022

Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM RCPS Glasg

Toenail dystrophy is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of etiologies and presentations. Here the author delves into a step-wise algorithm aimed at improving one’s approach to evaluating and treating these concerns.

Toenail dystrophy is an umbrella...

09/01/2022

Podiatry Today

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How Nail Plate Biopsy Can Differentiate Onychomycosis From Trauma-Induced Nail Dystrophy

08/26/2022

Alex Pilkinton, DPM

Robby Wiemer, DPM

Given that trauma-induced nail dystrophy and onychomycosis have fairly similar clinical characteristics, it can be challenging to tell them apart clinically. In this case series, these authors demonstrate how nail plate biopsy can...

Given that trauma-induced nail...

08/26/2022

Podiatry Today