ISF, Author at Irish Skin Foundation

Irish people underestimate how pale they really are – is this leading to dangerous behaviour in the sun?

Sweltering temperatures and long sunny days have been with us for weeks, making summer 2018 a record breaker. It is really important that we enjoy the outdoors in a healthy manner and without potentially damaging our skin – this year’s Protect & Inspect campaign looks at our attitudes to our skin and how it reacts […]

We’re changing! New ISF logo coming Soon!

We are excited to announce that we have been working with our creative team on a new logo and look for the Irish Skin Foundation. The design is still under-wraps for the moment, be sure to keep an eye on our website and social media channels where we will soon be making the ‘big reveal’! […]

Could skin camouflage help you? We talk to the Irish Red Cross

Skin camouflage is the application of specialised cover creams to improve the appearance of scarring, tattoos and some disfiguring skin conditions. The Irish Red Cross run a voluntary skin camouflage service and recently invited the Irish Skin Foundation to attend their annual skills workshop for their skin camouflage practitioners. Caroline Irwin from the ISF, who is an […]

Sharp rise in hospital waiting times for people with skin disorders

The government and HSE leadership must resource hospitals adequately to deal with predicted demand Hospital waiting times for dermatology patients are now the fourth-longest, after ENT, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, according to figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). “The waiting time situation has sharply disimproved in the past 14 months”, according to the ISF’s […]

New Director at UCD’s Charles Institute for Dermatology

Prof Desmond J Tobin appointed as UCD Professor of Dermatological Sciences UCD has announced the appointment of Prof Desmond J Tobin as new Director of the UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology and Professor of Dermatological Sciences. Prof Tobin, currently Professor of Cellular Biology and Director of the Centre for Skin Sciences at University of Bradford, […]

The low down on Henna Tattoos and Sunscreen – Selene Daly with Pat Kenny

Listen back to Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly discuss Henna Tattoos and their potential long term impact. Sunscreen also features in this edition.

Listen Back – Carmel Blake discusses Vitiligo

June 25 is World Vitiligo Day. Listen Back to Carmel Blake, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Manager of the ISF Helpline, discussing the condition Vitiligo on Connemara Community Radio.

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 […]