Acne and Rosacea: Busting the Myths
“Many people associate acne with the teenage years,” says Selene Daly, who is based in Sligo University Hospital and has over 12 years of experience in the dermatology/skincare sector. “However, acne is also becoming more common in adults, increasing by about 30-40 per cent in women over 40. And these women may not have ever […]
Euromelanoma Skin Cancer Screening in University Hospital Kerry
More than 350 people attended a free skin cancer screening clinic in University Hospital Kerry on Saturday 21 May 2016. The event was organised by Dr Johnny Bourke and Dr LesleyAnn Murphy Consultant Dermatologists University Hospital Kerry as part of Euromelanoma and they were assisted by Consultants Dr Michelle Murphy and Dr Mary Bennett (South […]
Dermatology Nurse Specialist, Selene Daly on Newstalk with Pat Kenny
Listen back to Dermatology Nurse Specialist, Selene Daly, answering a broad range of dermatology questions on Newstalk with Pat Kenny
‘Hit or miss’ approach to sunscreen increases risks from UV exposure
‘Hit or miss’ approach to sunscreen increases risks from UV exposure Alongside other protective measures, such as clothing and shade, sunscreens play an important preventative role in the fight against skin cancer. However, a recent survey conducted by the British Association of Dermatologists revealed that people’s approach to sunscreen is often lax, with 80% failing […]
WHO Global Report on Psoriasis
In 2014, the (World Health Organisation) WHO recognised psoriasis as a chronic, non-communicable, painful, disfiguring, and disabling disease for which there is no cure. The resolution underscored that too many people in the world suffer needlessly from psoriasis due to incorrect or delayed diagnosis, inadequate treatment options, insufficient access to care and because of social […]
Newborns at risk of eczema could be identified by simple test
A simple test measuring water evaporation from the skin of newborns could help identity those most at risk of developing eczema, according to a study. Early identification of those at risk opens up the possibility of actually preventing eczema — through an act as simple as applying moisturiser during the first year of life — […]
