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

Feature

Current And Emerging Modalities For Psoriasis

10/08/2018

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

Michael Romani , BS;

Garrett Biela , BS;

Kalen Farr , BS;

Ryan Lazar , BS;

Marcus Duval , BS;

Victoria Trovillion , MS;

Palmoplantar psoriasis can be a particularly devastating condition, given the condition’s negative effect on quality of life. These authors provide a stepwise guide to therapy, progressing from topical steroids to phototherapy to biologics...

Palmoplantar psoriasis can be a...

10/08/2018

Podiatry Today

Blog

Podiatric Dermatology Quiz: Can You Identify This Condition?

09/26/2012

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

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

Can you identify the condition...

09/26/2012

Podiatry Today

Blog

A Closer Look At The Potential Of Topical Efinaconazole For Treating Onychomycosis In Pediatric Patients

07/23/2020

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

Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the toenails and/or fingernails that has a global prevalence in children of 0.35 to 5.5 percent.1 Approximately 15 percent of all nail dystrophies in children are due to onychomycosis.2 Though...

Onychomycosis is a chronic...

07/23/2020

Podiatry Today

Blog

Recognizing And Treating Nail Trauma Caused By Ill-Fitting Shoes

11/03/2010

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

When I think of Lady Gaga, besides the mental image of the “meat dress” and the like, I can’t help but ponder those incredible, unwearable feats of fashion engineering known as the “Armadillo” shoes by the late, great Alexander McQueen (see...

When I think of Lady Gaga,...

11/03/2010

Podiatry Today

Blog

Can Cosmetically Masking Onychomycosis Help Remedy Quality Of Life Concerns For Patients?

07/03/2015

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

As I have lectured across the country on onychomycosis, I have realized one of the commonalities among the professions treating onychomycosis (podiatry, dermatology, family practice) is our patients’ perception of changes in their quality of...

As I have lectured across the...

07/03/2015

Podiatry Today

Feature

Myths In Podiatric Dermatology

01/05/2022

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

Podiatrists often spend time in their practices with patients, dispelling myths about various foot concerns, but one should also consider myths perpetuated by colleagues, mentors, or even oneself. Here the author breaks down the available...

Podiatrists often spend time in...

01/05/2022

Podiatry Today

Blog

Myth Or Reality: Is Vicks VapoRub Effective For Mycotic Toenails?

06/29/2016

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

Honestly, when I read anything about Vicks VapoRub (Procter and Gamble) and onychomycosis, my “mythbusters” mind activates. I can’t even count the times I have heard physicians and patients extol the positives of this over-the-counter...

Honestly, when I read anything...

06/29/2016

Podiatry Today

Dermatology Diagnosis

When A Patient Presents With Linear Streaks In A Nail

11/19/2015

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

A 53-year-old woman presents with discoloration in both hallux toenails and has previously tried topical ciclopirox for over a year. Despite the use of the medication, there was no resolution of the nail issue.

A 53-year-old woman presents...

11/19/2015

Podiatry Today

Blog

Treating A Possible Case Of Terry’s Nails

12/04/2013

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

A 50-year-old female patient presented to me with discoloration of her toenails. Her family asked her to have her nails checked out as she could be “contagious” and have nail fungus. She had no other pertinent medical history or medications...

A 50-year-old female patient...

12/04/2013

Podiatry Today

Blog

Ensuring Your Patients Get A Safe Pedicure This Summer

05/29/2013

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

As sandal season rapidly approaches, our patients will rush to the nail salons. My current and former students know that I am an anti-pedicure kind of gal and a fan of Death by Pedicure by Robert Spalding, DPM...

As sandal season rapidly...

05/29/2013

Podiatry Today