Patients Seminar Cutaneous Lymphoma, Dublin, May 4
Patient Seminar on Cutaneous Lymphoma Thursday, May 4, 2023 17:30 – 19:30 Kilmainham Suite @ the Aisling Hotel 10-13 Pargate Street Dublin 8, D09 P38N This free Patients Seminar is offered to help patients, care partners and others affected by cutaneous lymphoma receive accurate information about cutaneous lymphoma and connect with other people who share […]
‘Eczema makes you feel you always have to hide yourself. It has really affected me emotionally’
Though more common in children, eczema can impact the physical and mental health of adult sufferers too. Lyric FM presenter Paul Herriott talks about living with the skin condition, and the profound effect the right treatments can have. We’ve all experienced itchy skin or a rash caused by an allergy or illness. But having a […]
World Psoriasis Day: reconnect with fundamentals of self care
A day to take stock and consider your psoriasis care Today, 29 October, marks World Psoriasis Day – a day when we raise awareness globally, and highlight that much of the suffering caused by this common and complex skin condition can now be avoided. World Psoriasis Day: reconnecting with your self care in November Psoriasis […]
Investigating the Psychosocial Burden of HS: More than Skin Deep
Study for Adults living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Are you aged 18 and above and living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? If so, you are eligible to take part in the following study. This research is being done as part of a partnership between UCD, St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) and HS Ireland. The members of the […]
Two new peripheral dermatology clinics have opened at Tullamore and Mallow
The HSE’s Dermatology Clinical Programme has progressed with two new peripheral dermatology clinics which have opened at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, Co. Offaly and Mallow General Hospital, Cork. Peripheral clinics (that is, those outside the two main hub medical centres) offer dermatology services locally to areas while still being part of, and integrated with, the […]
World Atopic Eczema Day marked by powerful short film
The international dermatology patient organisation Global Skin has launched a raw documentary called “Skin: Our Barrier to the World” that gives an intimate and shocking insight into the lives of people living with Atopic Eczema across the globe. The Irish Skin Foundation is a proud member of the organisation since 2015. With powerful contributions from […]
Are you a young person with Psoriasis ages 18-25? Hippocrates wants to hear from you
HIPPOCRATES Prospective Observational Study (HPOS) is a study of patients with psoriasis running across Europe. Led by a research team at University of Oxford and University College Dublin we are aiming to identify patients at risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. This is part of a larger research project investigating psoriatic arthritis across Europe which is […]
Caroline Irwin celebrates ten years volunteering and peer support with the ISF
Founding board member of the ISF and dedicated patient advocate, Caroline Irwin stepped down as a charity trustee from the board earlier this year. Caroline has given over ten years of unwavering support and work which has impacted the lives of thousands of people with psoriasis and other skin conditions. A committed campaigner, Caroline’s commitment […]
