SECURE-AD: Update on the Analysis of COVID-19 Effects on People with Atopic Dermatitis
Globally, 21 atopic dermatitis patient organisations have become official partners of SECURE-AD, two international COVID-19 surveys for atopic dermatitis (also known as AD or eczema) . One survey is for healthcare providers and the other is for individuals with AD. What is the SECURE-AD Patient Survey? The SECURE-AD Patient Survey allows patients with AD who […]
Take Action: treatment for severe eczema still not available in Ireland
** This advocacy campaign ran from November 2020 to January 2021** Take Action campaign page The ISF is calling on supporters to “Take Action”. Write to your TD for fair access to dupilumab in Ireland! Dupilumab developments The ISF has been working to raise awareness and to secure access to dupilumab, a potentially life-changing […]
Counting the Cost of Childhood Eczema
Study highlights how care costs extend beyond healthcare utilisation A study recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology (Olsson, Bajpai, Wee et al, 2020) highlights the ‘substantial costs’ that eczema can impose, with a significant proportion due to informal caregiving* and out-of-pocket expenses**, illustrating that the cost of caring for a child with eczema […]
Psychosocial burden and out-of-pocket costs in patients with atopic dermatitis in Ireland
Findings from the Irish Skin Foundation’s eczema survey, recently published in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, highlight the burden experienced by Irish families. What is eczema? Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases in Ireland and the developed world. The condition most frequently develops during childhood and is characterised by […]
Emollient Therapy: Your Video Guide to Ointments, Creams & Lotions for Skin Conditions
Emollient (moisturiser) therapy is often used to manage a number of skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. However, with such a wide variety of emollients available on the market today, the ISF nurse team are often asked what products are the best fit for people who need to use emollients regularly. In this video, […]
Back to School & New Routines: Some Practical Tips for Parents of Children with Eczema
Eczema Awareness Week is held in September. It coincides with the start of the school year when many households will be adapting to a new routine for children starting or returning to school. With all the excitement and preparation, we are mindful of the children out there with eczema and what this might mean for […]
Atopic Eczema – Why Scratching Can Make You So Itchy!
Breaking the itch scratch cycle in atopic eczema… What is atopic eczema? Atopic eczema is a common, non-contagious inflammatory skin condition, characterised by dry, red, itchy, skin, which can sometimes weep, crust and become thickened. The major symptom is an intense itch. The urge to scratch can be overwhelming, but only provides temporary relief, and […]
Top Tips for Avoiding Potential Atopic Eczema Triggers
Eczema triggers and our top tips to avoid them! What is atopic eczema? Atopic eczema (AE), also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common, non-contagious, chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterised by intense itch, dry, red skin which can sometimes weep, become blistered, crusted and thickened. AE is the most common inflammatory skin disorder in children […]
Irish Daily Mail – ‘Wonder Drug that’s Been Denied to Eczema Sufferers’
This article written by Maeve Quigley was published in the Irish Daily Mail health supplement, ‘Good Health’, on Tuesday, 8th September 2020. It’s a drug that could change the lives of more than 500 eczema sufferers in Ireland and is made in a factory in Waterford. And yet Ireland is one of just two countries […]
GlobalSkin Presents the Atopic Eczema Care Priorities Survey
The GlobalSkin Atopic Eczema Community Since 2018, GlobalSkin has been collaborating with patient leaders in the atopic eczema community with the goal of significantly and measurably enhancing access to high-quality, coordinated, and innovative care for people living with atopic eczema. The GlobalSkin Atopic Eczema Community has decided to develop a core document of patient care imperatives […]
