Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)

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When Opaque Or Discolored Hallux Nails Fail Multiple Treatments

01/08/2016

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Have you had patients who have one hallux nail that is dystrophic or onycholytic, and the other nine are normal in appearance? Has that nail failed every therapy you have tried? Does it look just like onychomycosis? Is your patient...

Have you had patients who have...

01/08/2016

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Treating Dystrophic Hallux Nails In A Six-Year-Old Boy

11/25/2013

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

A 6-year-old male who likes to play sports presents with painful great toenails that have been present in the current condition since birth. They are painful in various shoes. His mother has taken him to other physicians who stated that the...

A 6-year-old male who likes to...

11/25/2013

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Podiatric Dermatology Quiz: Can You Identify This Lesion?

07/25/2013

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Can you identify the lesion in the photo on the left?

Can you identify the lesion in...

07/25/2013

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Should We Do Patch Testing Prior To Using Metal Implants In Patients With Reported Sensitivity?

09/07/2012

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Have you ever had a post-op patient with a metal implant who suddenly developed a rash, pain or loosening of the implanted device? I have had patients develop both a rash and pain following metal implantation, but attributed it to a Vicryl...

Have you ever had a post-op...

09/07/2012

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How To Diagnose And Manage Hereditary Palmoplantar Keratodermas

04/18/2018

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

While palmoplantar keratodermas in the lower extremity are rare, they are frequently misdiagnosed and challenging to treat. Accordingly, this author reviews essential keys to diagnosing hereditary palmoplantar keratodermas and pertinent...

While palmoplantar keratodermas...

04/18/2018

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A Review Of Treatment Options For Pitted Keratolysis

04/26/2012

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Lately at the Foot and Ankle Institute, we have had a “rash” (pun intended) of patients presenting with erythrasma and/or pitted keratolysis. Let’s focus on pitted keratolysis. Pitted keratolysis is a condition characterized by superficial...

Lately at the Foot and Ankle...

04/26/2012

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Treating Transgender Patients In Your Practice

08/23/2018

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

As a podiatrist who treats mainly skin disorders of the lower extremity, I am fortunate to see a textbook’s worth of pathology in a wide varie

As a podiatrist who treats...

08/23/2018

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Which Dermatological Vehicle Is Best For Your Patient?

04/22/2010

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Topical dermatological products allow direct treatment of a skin condition with fewer side effects than those associated with systemic agents. These products have a key component in addition to the active ingredient: the vehicle. The...

Topical dermatological products...

04/22/2010

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Podiatric Dermatology Quiz: Can You Identify This Tumor?

10/16/2014

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Can you identify the tumor shown in the photo on the left?

Can you identify the tumor shown...

10/16/2014

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Understanding The Essential Role Of Skin Barrier Repair In Treating Skin Conditions

10/19/2020

Tracey C. Vlahovic , DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Ensuring adequate skin moisture is often a neglected aspect of providing optimal treatment for lower extremity skin conditions. With this in mind, this author discusses evolving paradigms of skin structure and function, reviews key...

Ensuring adequate skin moisture...

10/19/2020

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