The Importance of Emollient Treatment in Eczema
Atopic eczema is a very common, non-contagious, chronic inflammatory skin condition. While the exact cause is not known, certain factors are thought to be important in its development, these include an inherited predisposition to have a weakened skin barrier, as well as altered inflammatory and allergy responses. Atopic eczema most frequently begins in infancy but may […]
Updated frequent hand washing advice – BAD statement
Statement on frequent hand washing to reduce coronavirus risk for people with skin diseases affecting the hands The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) makes statements on best practice, teaching, training and research in dermatology which is often followed by dermatology departments and consultants in the Republic of Ireland. This statement was last updated by the […]
The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Psoriasis
Dr Alan Maddock, lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, discusses ‘The impact of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Psoriasis’. According to new data released by the Global Psoriasis Atlas, an estimated 82,900 people in Ireland live with psoriasis. As well as managing the physical symptoms of psoriasis, patients can experience a range of emotional, psychological and social […]
Slow down skin aging – is the SPF in your moisturiser or make-up offering adequate UV protection?
Are we adequately protecting ourselves from ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun? Most people use moisturiser to slow the aging process of the skin, but this is not enough on its own. One of the best things we can do to slow skin aging, is to protect it from ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and […]
Covid-19 and Skin Conditions – Expert Q&A
This video was recorded on 1st April 2020 with Professor Anne-Marie Tobin, Consultant Dermatologist at Tallaght University Hospital and HSE Clinical Lead for Dermatology, and Professor Brian Kirby, Consultant Dermatologist at St Vincent’s Hospital and a global expert on psoriasis, to discuss some of the most frequently asked questions that the ISF has received in […]
ISF to join Irish Cancer Prevention Network
The Irish Skin Foundation is set to join the Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN), which brings together collaborative working between organisations with the aim to reduce cancer risk for the people of Ireland. The network was established by the National Cancer Control Programme, Marie Keating Foundation, Irish Cancer Society and Breakthrough Cancer Research. The ISF […]
International registry of outcomes for COVID-19 and people living with psoriasis
ISF joins efforts to support a new international initiative, specific to psoriasis, has been set up as response to the COVID-19 pandemic PsoProtect is an international registry (i.e. a sophisticated database that will provide a real-world view health information like clinical practice, patient outcomes, safety, and comparative effectiveness) for health care providers to report outcomes […]
Rosacea: The Curse of the Celts
What is rosacea? Rosacea is most frequently seen in people who have fair skin, especially those of Celtic origin and northern European descent. It is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin condition, which mainly affects facial skin. Rosacea can be recognised by frequent flushing, persistent redness of central areas of the face, and in some people, […]
Event Cancellation – Dermatology Study Day 2020
The ISF have taken the decision to cancel the Dermatology Study Day 2020, on 21st March in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin, due to the rapidly evolving circumstances surrounding the Covid-19 virus. The ISF are conscious that as healthcare professionals, delegates have critical infrastructure roles in healthcare and have taken this decision to decrease any unnecessary […]
Managing Scalp Psoriasis
What is scalp psoriasis? The scalp is one of the most common sites to be affected by psoriasis, and sometimes is the only area of involvement. Almost 80% of people with psoriasis will have scalp involvement at some point in their lives, and it is not unusual for the scalp to be the first site […]
