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 […]
Launch of new Irish Skin Foundation QR code poster for booklets and leaflets
The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have developed a QR code poster with *QR codes linking to a selection of ISF information booklets and leaflets. You can now download the ISF’s range of practical and independent information on some of the most common skin conditions, and SunSmart resources. The aim of the poster is to serve […]
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 […]
Looking After Your Skin in the Gym
A common New Years resolution is to start exercising more, take up running, or to get to the gym more often. Some people may worry that exercise could worsen skin conditions like acne. To support your skin while fulfilling your 2025 fitness goals, here are some top tips to avoid breakouts while exercising! What is […]
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 […]
Case Study – ‘Dying to get a tan: notions about lotions’
Intel® Mini Scientist Competition by students from St John’s National School, Cratloe Co. Clare A group of 6th class students at St John’s National School in Cratloe Co. Clare undertook a project entitled ‘Dying to get a tan: notions about lotions’ for the Intel® mini scientist competition 2024. The students came second at their school’s […]
