IFPA Annual Members Meeting
In July 2019, the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) brought over 90 participants, including psoriasis association representatives, IFPA partners and the IFPA Board and Secretariat, together in Barcelona, Spain, for the annual members meeting to convene and exchange ideas. IFPA is a non-profit organisation made up of psoriasis associations around the world. IFPA gives […]
HS Information Videos
In November 2018, the ISF, supported by AbbVie, held the first-of-its-kind ‘Skin Matters’ meeting and webinar for people living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Through a panel discussion with HS patient advocates, Suzanne Moloney and Barry McGrath, Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Anne Marie Tobin, and GP, Dr Catherine Wilkinson, the meeting aimed to explore common problems and […]
GlobalSkin 2019 Conference
In June 2019, the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (IADPO), also known as GlobalSkin, brought over 120 skin patient group leaders from 35 countries together in Milan for three unique events: the RareDERM Forum, the Atopic Eczema Forum and the GlobalSkin 2019 Conference. The RareDERM Forum and Atopic Eczema Forum each spanned two-days and […]
ISF at the 4th Annual UCD Festival
On Saturday, 8th June, the UCD campus was transformed for the 4th annual UCD Festival. The event is now a firm fixture on the family festival calendar and aims to showcase the innovation, creativity and research that takes place on campus every day with a host of stands, exhibitions and indoor and outdoor activities to […]
All you need to know about fungal nail infections
Fungal infection of the nails is a common condition worldwide. It can be diagnosed by your GP. These fungal infections are also known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium. Signs At first you may just see a spot of discolouration (whitish to yellow-brown) at the tip of your nail, and without treatment it will eventually spread. […]
Interactive Webinar on Melanoma – 18th June 2019
The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital and Dermcloud are pleased to announce their upcoming interactive webinar on Melanoma. Date: Tuesday, 18th June 2019 Time: 20:00 to 22:00 Cost: €30.00 Agenda 20:00 Welcome & Introduction, Dr Michelle Murphy, Consultant Dermatologist, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork 20:05 Epidemiology & Early Detection of Melanoma, Dr Mary Bennett, […]
ISF Publishes New Melanoma Skin Cancer Leaflet
Ireland’s First National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan launched to encourage the public to #ProtectYourSkin. Our new Melanoma Skin Cancer Leaflet, endorsed by the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Healthy Ireland and the Irish Association of Dermatologists (IAD) has been published to coincide with the launch of Ireland’s first National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan earlier this […]
Long weekends and summer staycations: Be SunSmart whether on balconies, in back gardens or at the beach!
University Hospital Kerry to Launch Pigmented Lesion Clinic on 18th May
Free walk-in skin cancer screening to take place to mark the launch and Euro-Melanoma 2019 University Hospital Kerry (UHK) have announced the official launch of a Pigmented Lesion Clinic (PLC), which will open on Saturday, 18th May. The Clinic will be a consultant-led service, situated in the Out-Patient Department of the hospital. The consultant-led, Pigmented […]
All hubs and no spokes? Equity of access for dermatology patients
Research needed to reveal impact of “distance-decay” on health utilisation The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) has called for research into the effects that a household’s distance from specialist dermatology services is having on patients living with chronic inflammatory skin disorders such as psoriasis, atopic eczema and hidradenitis suppurativa. “We know anecdotally from the ISF Helpline […]
