WLRFM Interview on Psoriasis with Caroline Irwin
WLR FM’s, The Saturday Café show recently invited former ISF board member and patient advocate Caroline Irwin, to speak about her experience of living with psoriasis. During the interview Caroline highlighted the physical and emotional impact psoriasis can have but emphasised the importance of accessing the right information/support and linking in with your GP and/or […]
Why might acne flare in January? Here are some things to consider to help get it back on track.
Some people may notice that their acne worsens in January, just when they are hoping for a “fresh start” for the new year and for their skin. This can be frustrating and disheartening, particularly after making New Year’s resolutions to improve health and wellbeing. However, acne flares at this time of year are not uncommon. […]
Professor Alan Irvine features in the annual Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List of 2025
Professor Alan Irvine, Consultant Dermatologist and founding (2011-16) board member of the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF), has been featured in the annual Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List 2025.. The ISF wish to extend our congratulations to Professor Irvine, on receiving this wonderful recognition. The following press release was issued by Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), on […]
Psoriasis Focus: World Psoriasis Day 2025
To mark World Psoriasis Day, 29 October 2025, we’re delighted to share a special edition newsletter dedicated to psoriasis. Inside, you’ll find the latest news, features and updates, including Caroline Irwin’s “Living with Psoriasis” interview in the Irish Farmer’s Journal, helpful resources, and our psoriasis survey — open to anyone aged 18 or over who […]
New Institute of Public Health Report recommends a ban on sunbeds.
A new report published by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) has recommended a ban on sunbeds to reduce the risk of skin cancer in Ireland. The report, ‘An overview of sunbed use in Ireland and policy options to reduce skin cancer risk’, analysed available data on sunbed users, sunbed availability, current regulations on sunbeds […]
Patient Seminar: Cutaneous Lymphoma
The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation and the ISF invite you to a Patients Seminar taking place on Saturday, 14 June, 2025 from 9.30am-13.00pm at the Aisling Hotel, 10-13 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, D08 P38N. This free Patients Seminar is offered to help patients, care partners and others affected by cutaneous lymphoma receive accurate information about the […]
BIOMAP Public Patient Online Meeting, 25 March 2025
Living with Eczema or Psoriasis? Discover the latest research insights from BIOMAP’s patient online meeting. BIOMAP recently hosted a free online patient meeting on the 25 March 2025. The webinar saw around 60 participants from across Europe gather to learn about BIOMAP’s latest results. The meeting explored the complexities of eczema and psoriasis with leading […]
Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition 2025
The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in partnership with Healthy Ireland, is excited to announce the return of the Get SunSmart Art Competition, now in its fourth exciting year! Running until Friday, 09 May 2025, this competition invites all pre-school and primary school children depending on their age category to either colour-in the SunSmart […]
Nationwide survey of people living with psoriasis
A nationwide online survey of people living with psoriasis in Ireland now ‘open’! People living with psoriasis in every county in Ireland are being asked to take 20 minutes to tell their story by responding to a new research survey call, launched today, by the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF). According to the ISF, the aim […]
Eczema videos: Your questions answered
Wintertime can be a challenging time for anyone struggling to manage eczema as the low temperature, low humidity (very dry air), central heating, and open fires can aggravate symptoms and be a common cause for eczema flare-ups. We take a look back at some of the commonly asked questions about eczema in the videos below, […]