Thank you to all who answered the “Living with Atopic Eczema” survey
We want to thank everyone who participated in the “Living with Atopic Eczema & Eczema in Ireland” which we ran from September 2018 to March 2019; we had over 450 responses which was a tremendous level of engagement. In the coming months we will be writing up our findings and hope to publish them in the […]
ISF Gives Talk on ‘Skin Health’ at An Cosán
On Thursday the 28 March the ISF Health Promotion Team were delighted to give a general talk on ‘Skin Health and Common Skin Conditions’ to the lovely ladies of the University of the Third Age in An Cosán in Tallaght. Beginning as The Shanty in September 1986, co-founders Dr Ann Louise Gilligan and Dr Katherine […]
Is a common ingredient in your emollient actually irritating your skin?
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and Aqueous cream Atopic eczema and dry skin go hand-in-hand; medical moisturisers / emollients have been used for managing eczema for many years and are still the recommended first-line treatment. One common emollient, Aqueous cream, has been on the market for decades but according to some studies the negative effects on […]
A plan for waiting times? HSE publishes Scheduled Care Access Plan 2019
In an effort to tackle waiting times the HSE has published the Scheduled Care Access Plan 2019 which specifically identifies dermatology for extra resources. This move may help people with psoriasis, HS, atopic eczema, skin lesions and many other skin conditions access care more quickly. Under the plan the HSE intends to increase total number […]
UCD Get Sun Smarter!
Join us for our 2nd annual ‘Get Sun Smarter’ awareness event which aims to prevent ‘Killer Tans’, 11am – 2pm on 9th & 10th April in the O’Brien Centre for Science East, UCD. Attendees at this free public two-day event can look forward to: The latest Melanoma research findings from Systems Biology Ireland, Charles Institute […]
Video: “Skin Matters” Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Panel Discussion Published
The ISF, supported by AbbVie, held the first-of-its-kind “Skin Matters” meeting and webinar on the evening of 1 November 2018 in Dublin’s Chocolate Factory for people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). The main element of the event was a panel discussion lead by two HS patient advocates, Suzanne Moloney and Barry McGrath, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Anne […]
Sleeping with psoriasis: is itching causing a poor night’s sleep in the ‘scratcher’?
Sleep is vital for our everyday functioning and is important for our physical and psychological wellbeing. However, disrupted sleep may be caused by a number of issues ranging from physical, lifestyle and environmental factors (family responsibilities, occupational duties) to psychological issues, e.g. stress and anxiety. Sleep disruption can have a negative impact on quality of […]
ISF signs up to IPPOSI Charter for Patient Involvement in Medicines Assessment & Reimbursement
The Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science & Industry (IPPOSI), have published ‘A Charter for Patient Involvement in Medicines Assessment & Reimbursement’, which calls on the Department of Health (DoH), the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE) to improve the transparency, accountability and communication on how medicines are assessed & reimbursed […]
The ISF announces details of our 4th annual Dermatology Study Day
The ISF announces details of our 4th annual Dermatology Study Day: 6th April 2019 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Arran Quay, Dublin 8. Delegates of the ISF Dermatology Study Day can look forward to a interesting line up of expert speakers from the world of dermatology. Join us for our annual series of talks on skin […]
Tattoos: some considerations for your skin’s health
Think before you ink! As the popularity of tattoos continues to rise, so too do concerns about potential risks. While some of these risks may be known to the general public (e.g. the transmission of serious blood borne infections through unsterilized equipment), others may be less well publicised e.g. tattoo associated skin disorders or indeed, […]
