Sleeping with psoriasis: is itching causing a poor night’s sleep in the ‘scratcher’?
Sleep is vital for our everyday functioning and is important for our physical and psychological wellbeing. However, disrupted sleep may be caused by a number of issues ranging from physical, lifestyle and environmental factors (family responsibilities, occupational duties) to psychological issues, e.g. stress and anxiety. Sleep disruption can have a negative impact on quality of […]
Christmas hair and scalp psoriasis
Almost 80% of people with psoriasis will have scalp involvement at some point in their lives, so it’s very common and it’s never welcome. During the festive season approaches it is important to stay on top of treating your scalp psoriasis with some top tips as follows. Some people suffer with mild psoriasis of the […]
Patient Leader Dialogue Report 2018 – Policy Drivers in Atopic Eczema
The International Alliance of Dermatological Patient Organisations (IADPO) also known as GlobalSkin hosted an event “Patient Leader Dialogue Workshop on Atopic Eczema”, in September of this year in Paris. The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) was one of eight patient organisations from eight countries who took part in the event. What was the goal of this […]
The Sun, UV Radiation and how to Save Your Eyes!
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a component of sunlight. We know that overexposure to UV radiation can cause skin damage and skin cancer, but did you know that UV radiation can also harm your eyes increasing your risk for developing cataracts and other eye diseases. Risk factors; People of all ages, including children and teenagers, who […]
Skin barrier dysfunction and atopic dermatitis – research update
A recent article in Nature Reviews/Disease Primers reviewed the current knowledge on atopic dermatitis (AD), established treatments and the study of changes in the skin that results in this skin condition. Atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema is the most common form of eczema. It is a non-contagious inflammatory skin condition and is recognisable by red, […]
Influencing sun protection behaviour: lessons from Australia
The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, published last year recommends that the Department of Health to “the develop a national skin cancer prevention plan and oversee its implementation as a priority. The plan will prioritise children, outdoor workers, sunbed users and those who pursue outdoor leisure activities” With Ireland facing increased incidence of skin cancers year […]
Over 200 attend #Ask How I Feel psoriasis information evening
On the 3 May the #AskHowIFeel Psoriasis Awareness public information evening was held in The Alex hotel in Dublin. The campaign was created by Novartis and supported by the Irish Skin Foundation. The objective of this information evening was to offer people and their families who live with psoriasis, some practical steps they can take to ensure […]
ISF publishes revised and expanded Psoriasis support booklet
With up to 100,000 people in Ireland affected by psoriasis, and up to 20,000 of these living with a severe form of the common skin disorder, the Irish skin foundation has updated our “What you need to know about psoriasis” support booklet. The new edition provides revised information on understanding, managing and living with psoriasis. […]
Breaking A Sweat? Hyperhidrosis Can Be A Source of Social Stress
What causes excessive sweating and what you can do about it? Our skin regulates body temperature through blood vessels and through the process of sweating. The skin functions as a thermostat and sweating is a normal mechanism designed to cool the body. We sweat more when our environment is hot, when we exercise or in […]
Dry January Could Improve Your Skin
The ‘Drynuary’ or ‘Dry January’ phenomenon may help detox your skin after Christmas! Every year thousands of Irish people do ‘Dry January’, abstaining from alcohol for one month in the hope of allowing the body to recover from the excesses of the Christmas holidays! We are all aware of the damaging effects of excessive alcohol […]
