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

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Current And Emerging Concepts In Wart Treatment

07/24/2019

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

A challenge at times for clinicians to diagnose and manage, plantar verrucae may cause pain and cosmetic issues for patients. Accordingly, this author surveys the literature and discusses a wide range of treatment options ranging from...

A challenge at times for...

07/24/2019

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How To Treat Dystrophic Nails

12/19/2012

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

Given the common presentation of onychodystrophy, physicians should have a firm grasp of common presentations of conditions like onychomycosis, trachyonychia and psoriasis. Accordingly, this author reviews keys to effective diagnosis and...

Given the common presentation...

12/19/2012

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Can Halobetasol Have An Impact For Treating Psoriasis?

12/29/2019

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

Psoriasis can commonly appear on the lower extremities but much of the literature does not address this condition in this anatomic area. Accordingly, this author shares three recent studies and their results regarding a novel formulization of...

Psoriasis can commonly appear on...

12/29/2019

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Key Insights On Treating Marine-Related Injuries To The Lower Extremity

04/19/2011

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

Trout season has just begun in Pennsylvania and it made me wax poetic for the Goldfarb Foundation’s Montana conference, which combines fly fishing and continuing education lectures. During this past year’s conference in Missoula, Mt., I...

Trout season has just begun in...

04/19/2011

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Should You Inject Candida Albicans Into Plantar Warts?

10/16/2015

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

Many colleagues have asked me over the years about the use of injecting Candida albicans for plantar warts. It is something that I started to do after reading about it in Cutis years ago.1 Recently, the article I co-wrote with my former...

Many colleagues have asked me...

10/16/2015

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The Top 10 Skin Conditions of the Lower Extremity

03/31/2022

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

Podiatrists see dermatologic symptoms and conditions every day in their practices. In this article, the author outlines, in her experience, the top ten skin conditions of the lower extremity and shares insights on presentation, diagnosis and...

Podiatrists see dermatologic...

03/31/2022

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Recent Research Shows The Failure Of Laser Therapy As A Monotherapy For Onychomycosis

11/11/2016

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

When people ask my opinion on laser therapy for toenail onychomycosis, I state something along the lines of: “The studies are poorly done,” “The evidence is weak” and/or “I wouldn’t recommend it as monotherapy.” When the laser boom was...

When people ask my opinion on...

11/11/2016

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Dermatology Theme Issue

Skin of Color in Podiatric Dermatology

09/01/2023

G. Dock Dockery , DPM, FACFAS;

Lesly D. Robinson , DPM, CWSP, DABPM;

Alton R. Johnson Jr., DPM, DABPM, FACPM, FASPS, CWSP;

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

William P. Scherer , DPM, MS;

This panel dives into some of the key considerations podiatrists should know when it comes to optimizing care and outcomes for patients with skin of color presenting with lower extremity skin concerns. Learn more from their insights in this...

This panel dives into some of...

09/01/2023

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Current And Emerging Agents For Tinea Pedis

03/20/2014

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

There is no shortage of over-the-counter and prescription remedies for tinea pedis. With this in mind, this author takes a look at the research and clinical experience regarding several emerging treatment agents, including new topicals and...

There is no shortage of...

03/20/2014

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Emerging Insights On The Efficacy Of A New Antipruritic Gel

01/14/2015

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

You will never find me waiting in line for the latest tech gadget. I am always terribly behind in that department but you will find me hunting through the literature and the exhibit halls at dermatology meetings for the latest topicals for...

You will never find me waiting...

01/14/2015

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