All you need to know about Sunscreens from Selene Daly
Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speak with Pat Kenny on sunscreens, cold sores, hyaluronic acid and scars. Selene explains what kind of sunscreens to buy, how often to apply it and the limits the protection sunscreen offers. Remember: No sunscreen can provide 100% sun protection We want everyone in Ireland to learn to Protect & […]
Thank you to ISF Helpline Sponsors
Each year the ISF Helpline assists hundreds of people with all forms of skin conditions and disorders. Even though at least 30% of the population is affected by a skin disorder, access to the appropriate information, expertise and treatment is not widely available. Everyone with a skin conditions deserves to live as full life a life […]
Selene Daly interview: Seborrheic Dermatitis & Cradle Cap
DIT students organise “Skin & Kiss” Beauty Masterclass
An event called ‘Skin and Kiss’ was held as a fundraiser for the ISF on 15 March in the Russell Court Hotel. The event was organised by 5 students from DIT, Darcy Byrne, Darienne Anandappa, Ailbhe Finnegan, Ellen McQuaid and Yasmin McEvoy. The students’ main aim and objective of the event was to create more […]
This Year, We brought the ISF Dermatology Study Day to Galway!
On Saturday March 10th we hosted our third annual Dermatology study day in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. The programme was aimed at health care professionals with an interest in dermatology and was very well received by delegates who travelled from Connaught, Munster and Leinster. The attending delegates came from all branches of nursing, pharmacy […]
Selene Daly discusses Chickenpox and Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease with Pat Kenny
Listen back to Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speaking with Pat Kenny about Chickenpox, Hand, Foot and Mouth disease and Chilblains. Selene gives important tips on how identify Chickenpox, how to deal with fever, treatments and dealing with the terrible itch.
New Ross TY students say “UV Been Warned” in school cancer campaign
Transition Year class’ Young Social Innovators campaign We are a group of Transition Years from Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School, New Ross, Wexford. Our Young Social Innovators project is called “UV Been Warned”. We chose this name because our project is all about raising awareness on the dangers of skin cancer and how to be […]
A look back at 2017 ISF events
We recently produced this compilation of video clips from some of our events and activities last year. Covering the ever-popular Family Fun Day at Barretstown and some of our larger public meetings like Eczema Expert, and the National Psoriasis Meet-Up, if you missed our meetings, here’s an idea of what we get up to! Perhaps […]
6 tips to save your skin during a cold weather snap!
Simple and effective tips to protect your skin when it’s freezing outside. Brrrrrr…. 1: Take fewer, faster and cooler Showers One shower a day is enough! If you’re out playing sports or sweating a lot you can shower more often – but the key thing is to keep the time spent in the shower […]
ISF launches “SaySomething” psoriasis campaign 2017
To mark World Psoriasis Day 2017 (October 29) the ISF is launching the SaySomething campaign, to help raise awareness, dispel myths and empower people with psoriasis to handle everyday situations that can be tricky for people living with the condition. The campaign is supported by AbbVie. This year the charity, which supports people with all […]
