Acne Awareness Month: New Information Video
ACNE AWARENESS MONTH This June marks Acne Awareness Month and to support this, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have launched a new information video resource for people affected by acne. The video resource, presented by Dr Catherine Wilkinson, GP, aims to empower you with evidence based knowledge to help you take control of your acne; […]
Medical Independent: SkinSideOut – Addressing key skin concerns
This below article, “SkinSideOut – Addressing key skin concerns“, written by Priscilla Lynch, was published by the Medical Independent on 11th June 2023. Priscilla Lynch reports on the Irish Skin Foundation’s recent information day. On Saturday 22 April, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) hosted SkinSideOut, a skin health information and exhibition event in O’Reilly Hall, University […]
Kildare FM interview: Dr Wilkinson discusses acne myths and misinformation
June is Acne Awareness Month. Listen back to the recent interview on ‘Acne Myths and Misinformation’ with GP, Dr Catherine Wilkinson and Caoimhe Harney, Kildare Focus, KFM from 23rd June 2023. Related: Adults can get acne too! Related: Self-Care Tips for Acne Related: Acne Information Page In the interview, Dr Wilkinson delves into the prevalence, […]
Survey: Participate in ground breaking research
The International Alliance for Dermatology Patient Organizations (also known as GlobalSkin) in collaboration with researchers at Cardiff University (UK) and University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (Germany) is inviting people living with a skin condition to take part in the Global Research on the Impact of Dermatological Diseases (GRIDD) project. The survey is open from June 5 […]
Survey: Help us shape and focus ISF resources
The ISF offers trusted support through our Ask-a-Nurse Helpline and in our videos, booklets, social media posts, and website articles. It is important that our content reflects the experiences and needs of people living with or caring for people with skin conditions. Share your views and insights. Take this short survey to help us to […]
Is Your Workout Causing an Acne Break Out?
“New Year, New Me”? A common New Year resolution is to get to the gym more often or to start exercising more, so here are our tips to avoid an acne breakout whether working out at the gym or at home! Benefits of exercise Exercise can help to reduce stress and anxiety, which is important after […]
Adults can get acne too!
Acne is often thought of as a condition that occurs during the teenage years, but for some, it can also persist or even occur for the first time in adulthood. Acne is the 8th most prevalent disease in the world, affecting over 645 million people, and roughly affects 9.4% of the global population. Do adults […]
Tips to Prepare for a Remote/Virtual Hospital Consultation
The ever-evolving COVID-19 situation has had an impact on society in many ways, which has meant that hospitals and dermatology departments have had to change the way they interact with their patients. In order to ensure ongoing treatment and continuity of care, patients may be offered a telephone or video call, instead of face-to-face appointments. […]
Your guide to face masks and your skin
Some people find that their skin beneath their face mask can become irritated or that their skin condition has flared as a result of wearing their mask. Below is a handy guide on face masks and your skin – how to wear them, remove them, wash them, picking one that suits you, and how to […]
