I'm Dr Ivan Bristow, a practicing podiatrist and academic with a passion for podiatry, dermatology and education.
Foot Expert is a carefully curated resource for healthcare professionals in search of more accessible information, as well as a space for those with an interest in podiatric dermatology to develop their skills and interest. I'm a fellow of the Royal College of Podiatry, London and practice in Christchurch, Dorset. I offer webinar and in-person teaching and I'm also available for speaking events, c
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06/06/2026
The risk of liver damage with terbinafine - putting it into context...
Conveying risk to patients to help with their understanding of a procedure or treatment can be tricky. In this article I look always to improve communication when discussing risks, using terbinafine as an example.
Read the blog here: www.foot.expert/post/terbinafinerisk
03/06/2026
Misdiagnosis of foot melanoma in patients is a frequently reported issue.
Myself and colleagues have recently published a paper proposing a new acronym to promote awareness of melanoma masquerading as foot ulceration.
Please take time to read the blog (which also contains a link to the free published paper in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research) on my website here:
www.foot.expert/post/ulceracronym
And remember, be suspicious of any non healing wound. Although rare, melanoma of the foot can masquerade as many other conditions. Recognition of suspicious features, such as unusual characteristics of the lesion, longevity despite treatment, and lack of the typical features associated with diabetic foot disease, such as ischaemia and neuropathy, should prompt the clinician to undertake a biopsy to rule out malignancy, including as melanoma.
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Book your place on the webinar via my website here www.foot.expert/events-1/podiatric-dermatology-in-skin-of-colour-with-prof-tracey-vlahovic
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27/05/2026
Bookings for DermFoot UK 2026 are live!
DermFoot UK is designed for clinicians wanting to develop their understanding of dermatology of the foot through practical, evidence-based education delivered by experienced speakers and specialists in the field.
The programme will cover a range of dermatological conditions affecting the foot, with a focus on clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management relevant to everyday practice.
Secure your space here via the link in our bio.
21/05/2026
Delighted to have published a paper in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, describing missed melanoma in the diabetic foot with and Matthew Young
We propose a new acronym to help remind clinicians of this rare but significant malignancy.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jfa2.70162
21/05/2026
Delighted to have published a paper in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, describing missed melanoma in the diabetic foot with Michelle Reynolds and Matthew Young
We propose a new acronym to help remind clinicians of this rare but significant malignancy.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jfa2.70162
16/05/2026
If you know anything about Podiatry the names of these four may be very familiar even if you don't recognise their faces!
Between us we have 169 years of professional service (and rising), and have collectively published over 685 papers!
We have delivered presentations at over 700 conferences worldwide. Sounds exhausting!
So can you name my three good friends and colleagues in this photo?
Royal College of Podiatry
12/05/2026
The World Congress in Dermoscopy
Lyon is the setting for the International Dermoscopy Society 2027 World Congress in Dermoscopy.
The event is all about getting more healthcare professionals to pick up a dermatoscope as an aid to diagnosis.
What's happening at the event? I speak to Professor Luc Thomas to find out.
Find out more here: www.foot.expert/post/worlddermoscopy