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 […]
World Psoriasis Day: Be Informed
Each year on World Psoriasis Day (October 29th), the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) and its 56 national and regional psoriasis organisation members, join together to raise awareness of psoriasis, estimated to affect approximately 73,000 in Ireland. Theme October 2020 marks the second year of our three-year campaign: Connected, Informed, United. The theme for […]
Waterford Study Highlights Poor Awareness of Serious Co-Morbidities in Irish Psoriasis Patients
Fewer than one in five people with psoriasis in Ireland is aware of their increased risk of heart and bowel disease, according to a new study. The study, carried out at University Hospital Waterford, examined patient awareness of co-morbidities associated with psoriasis. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that causes red, dry, flaky […]
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 […]
Launch Of 2019 Annual Report
We’ve launched our Annual Report 2019, which gives an overview of our many activities last year! In 2019, we continued to provide the most up-to-date information and advice for people affected by skin conditions through the launch of new and updated resources, such as our Acne Information Page, Managing Scalp Psoriasis Leaflet, and Melanoma Skin […]
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 […]
