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  1. RussAgg
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    masking skin for verrucae

    I find elastoplast zinc oxide strapping following an application of opsite spray usually works - just need to keep an eye on allergic reaction.
    Post by: RussAgg, Nov 29, 2010 in forum: Introductions
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    Experiences of online CPD with onexamination.com

    Hi, Does anyone have any experience with the 'onexamination.com' online CPD modules (SCP official CPD supplier)? I'm thinking about registering...
    Thread by: RussAgg, Jul 5, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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    What do podiatrists wear?

    We wear dark blue scrubs with 'Podiatry Team' embroidered on the the front - looks really smart and professional and sort of makes you feel more...
    Post by: RussAgg, Mar 3, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Pitted keratolysis

    I had a rather nasty case myself a few summers ago. I did consider asking my GP for topical Clindamycin but opted for 'neat' tea tree oil...
    Post by: RussAgg, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Multiple puncture technique for verrucae

    Hi Paul Perhaps the low VAS reporting was due to the analgesic effect of phenol. We have done many excisions using electrosurgery with a high...
    Post by: RussAgg, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Australia
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    Podiatrist wanted; Mid-Devon, UK

    Hi Liz, Where abouts in mid - devon are you? Russ.
    Post by: RussAgg, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: Podiatry Employment
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    Sea Urchin spikes

    Thanks for that David - very helpful. Russ.
    Post by: RussAgg, Jul 12, 2008 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Sea Urchin spikes

    Hi Has anyone any experience of removing embedded sea urchin spikes from the plantar surface of the foot? Strange request I know but a colleague...
    Thread by: RussAgg, Jul 10, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    plantar verrucae

    I often give more than 4 'freezes.' If you work on achieving the 'halo effect' when using cryotherapy then scarring shouldn't be a problem,...
    Post by: RussAgg, Jun 18, 2008 in forum: Introductions
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    plantar verrucae

    Hi Susan I would try combining the histofreeze with 70% sal. acid if no success after 4 treatments alone. I use liquid nitrogen as the 'cold...
    Post by: RussAgg, Jun 17, 2008 in forum: Introductions
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    Bounding pulses

    Hi Johnpod I thought bounding pulses were also associated with shunting of arterio-venous anastamoses; a phenomenon found in autonomic...
    Post by: RussAgg, Mar 31, 2008 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Working with the homeless

    Hi Jenny The main conditions I encountered whilst working in this field were: Severely neglected feet ie hypertrophic, long nails...
    Post by: RussAgg, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Duct tape does not work for Warts or VP's

    Re: Duct tape does not work for VP's Have used monochloroethanoic acid crystals in 70% sal acid ointment in the past with much success. Now find...
    Post by: RussAgg, Feb 6, 2008 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Onychomycosis Scraping

    It's also worth taking any surrounding skin squames - advised to do this by a dermatologist - as the same infecting organism should be there aswell.
    Post by: RussAgg, Jan 18, 2008 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Verruca treatment for cancer patient?

    Hi Julz It could be difficult if the patient is on chemotherapy and therefore immuno-compromised. Initially I would try debridement and...
    Post by: RussAgg, Jan 7, 2008 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    question

    Hi Jbwheele, How does smoking affect maceration of callous? Cheers, Russ.
    Post by: RussAgg, Oct 16, 2007 in forum: Introductions
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    Listerine mouthwash for onychomycosis

    OK John, thanks for your response. Russ.
    Post by: RussAgg, Oct 5, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Listerine mouthwash for onychomycosis

    Hi Has anyone had any experience using listerine for fungal nail infections? I can't find any good research to support its use, only anecdotal...
    Thread by: RussAgg, Sep 27, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Macerated feet

    You could try KMnO4 solution foot soaks - it will dye the skin brown but I've tried these before in a similar situation with good results.
    Post by: RussAgg, Sep 6, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Things you never want to hear from podiatry patients

    Re: Things you never want to hear from patients 'Oh, I thought this was on the NHS'
    Post by: RussAgg, Aug 30, 2007 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
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    Long standing HD and back pain

    Hi Leigh I meant the study not the actual otoform! (got plenty of that). Cheers, Russ.
    Post by: RussAgg, Aug 24, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Long standing HD and back pain

    Dear Rebecca, I agree with Robert's explanation of how otoform K might work. I first heard of it when it appeared in a small study in an old...
    Post by: RussAgg, Aug 1, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Long standing HD and back pain

    I have had some success plugging HD with otoform K in the past - might be worth a try. Russ.
    Post by: RussAgg, Jul 17, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Tuning fork

    I thought the nerve fibres responsible for vibration were large.
    Post by: RussAgg, Jul 3, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Cryosurgery in the treatment of verrucae on toes

    Hi. I've been using liquid nitrogen on digital warts/verrucae (hands and feet) for over 10 years and never had any problems. The LN is applied...
    Post by: RussAgg, May 11, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Clanging tuning fork test

    Must admit, I've never heard of it being described as a 'clanging' tuning fork test - I may be ignorant. A while back I had the opportunity to...
    Post by: RussAgg, Mar 22, 2007 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Hello

    Registered with podiatry arena a couple of weeks ago. I have found the site really stimulating - coffee/tea breaks will never be the same again!...
    Thread by: RussAgg, Mar 19, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Introductions
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