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 […]
Scratch the Surface: A Guide to Seborrheic Dermatitis
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrheic eczema, is a common skin condition affecting up to one in ten people. The name tells you a lot; ‘seborrheic’ meaning it affects the sebaceous or oil-producing areas of the body (such as the face, scalp, chest or back) and ‘dermatitis’ describing red, flaky, itchy skin due […]
Minister Murnane O’Connor Launches Public Consultation on Potential Ban of Commercial Sunbed Use in Ireland
The following press release was issued by The Department of Health on July 25, 2025 and is shared here with their kind permission. Press Release: Friday 25 July 2025 The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD, today launched a nationwide public consultation on the potential introduction of […]
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 […]
WHO member states recognise skin diseases as a global public health priority in landmark resolution
On Saturday 24 May 2025 an historic resolution on “Skin diseases as a global public health priority” was adopted at the 78th meeting of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. The Resolution expresses the unanimous commitment by Member States to address the burden of all conditions primarily affecting the skin as well as those that are […]
Irish skin cancer prevention research features within the British Association of Dermatologists virtual publication for Sun Awareness Week 2025
For Sun Awareness Week 2025, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) have released a Joint Virtual Issue featuring nine recently published open access articles offering new insights into preventing, diagnosing and treating skin cancer, from the three BAD journals: the British Journal of Dermatology, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology and Skin Health and Disease. Read BAD […]
New Skin Cancer Report by the National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) reveals positive trends but highlights ongoing risks and prevention needs.
Author: Communications Officer, National Cancer Registry of Ireland. A new report published by the NCRI shows good news for skin cancer patients with most people (close to 100%) surviving at least five years after being diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer. For melanoma, the more serious type of skin cancer, survival rates have improved significantly to […]