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WLRFM Interview on Psoriasis with Caroline Irwin
WLR FM’s, The Saturday Café show recently invited former ISF board member and patient advocate Caroline Irwin, to speak about her experience of living with

Why might acne flare in January? Here are some things to consider to help get it back on track.
Some people may notice that their acne worsens in January, just when they are hoping for a “fresh start” for the new year and for

Professor Alan Irvine features in the annual Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List of 2025
Professor Alan Irvine, Consultant Dermatologist and founding (2011-16) board member of the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF), has been featured in the annual Clarivate Highly Cited
Real life stories about people living with skin conditions
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Ruth’s story: Living with Eczema
‘My Itchy Journey’ by Ruth, County Tipperary I’ve had eczema since I was six months old and wow, it hasn’t been easy. Although I

Suzanne Moloney speaks about her HS fight
I don’t clearly remember my first experience of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, but I think I was about 12 or 13 years old. It was like a

Emma Greaney: My skin was in crisis, but now it’s clear after getting the right support
My name is Emma and I’m 17 years old. I have suffered with psoriasis for 12 years (ages 5-17) and I’m so grateful to say
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