Launch of new Irish Skin Foundation QR code poster for booklets and leaflets
The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have developed a QR code poster with *QR codes linking to a selection of ISF information booklets and leaflets. You can now download the ISF’s range of practical and independent information on some of the most common skin conditions, and SunSmart resources. The aim of the poster is to serve […]
Patient Seminar: Cutaneous Lymphoma
The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation and the ISF invite you to a Patients Seminar taking place on Saturday, 14 June, 2025 from 9.30am-13.00pm at the Aisling Hotel, 10-13 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, D08 P38N. This free Patients Seminar is offered to help patients, care partners and others affected by cutaneous lymphoma receive accurate information about the […]
BIOMAP Public Patient Online Meeting, 25 March 2025
Living with Eczema or Psoriasis? Discover the latest research insights from BIOMAP’s patient online meeting. BIOMAP recently hosted a free online patient meeting on the 25 March 2025. The webinar saw around 60 participants from across Europe gather to learn about BIOMAP’s latest results. The meeting explored the complexities of eczema and psoriasis with leading […]
Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition 2025
The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in partnership with Healthy Ireland, is excited to announce the return of the Get SunSmart Art Competition, now in its fourth exciting year! Running until Friday, 09 May 2025, this competition invites all pre-school and primary school children depending on their age category to either colour-in the SunSmart […]
Looking After Your Skin in the Gym
A common New Years resolution is to start exercising more, take up running, or to get to the gym more often. Some people may worry that exercise could worsen skin conditions like acne. To support your skin while fulfilling your 2025 fitness goals, here are some top tips to avoid breakouts while exercising! What is […]
Nationwide survey of people living with psoriasis
A nationwide online survey of people living with psoriasis in Ireland now ‘open’! People living with psoriasis in every county in Ireland are being asked to take 20 minutes to tell their story by responding to a new research survey call, launched today, by the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF). According to the ISF, the aim […]
Case Study – ‘Dying to get a tan: notions about lotions’
Intel® Mini Scientist Competition by students from St John’s National School, Cratloe Co. Clare A group of 6th class students at St John’s National School in Cratloe Co. Clare undertook a project entitled ‘Dying to get a tan: notions about lotions’ for the Intel® mini scientist competition 2024. The students came second at their school’s […]
Eczema videos: Your questions answered
Wintertime can be a challenging time for anyone struggling to manage eczema as the low temperature, low humidity (very dry air), central heating, and open fires can aggravate symptoms and be a common cause for eczema flare-ups. We take a look back at some of the commonly asked questions about eczema in the videos below, […]
ISF Celebrates World Psoriasis Day 2024
Each year, the global community unites on World Psoriasis Day (29 October) to raise awareness and call for action in support of people living with psoriatic disease. World Psoriasis Day has been celebrated in October for more than a decade. Today, World Psoriasis Day is observed in over 70 countries. This year’s World Psoriasis Day […]
Video: Atopic Eczema Emollient Therapy Workshop
To mark World Atopic Eczema Day 2025 (14 September), the ISF is continuing its commitment to raising awareness and providing support through practical resources that help people manage their skin condition. 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 […]