Treat psoriasis seriously: our lives depend on it
International call to action for World Psoriasis Day 29 October October 29 is World Psoriasis Day and this year the ISF is supporting the call of the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) to Treat Psoriasis Seriously. Psoriasis as a serious, chronic and non-communicable disease (NCDs) in itself, but there are a number of other […]
2018 Annual Family Fun Day at Barretstown, Saturday 8 September
Each year we invite 30 families whose everyday lives are impacted by a skin condition to experience the magic of Barretstown Castle for an exciting day full of family fun and adventure. Our Family Fun Day brings children and families together in a supportive and therapeutic environment where they meet families facing similar challenges and […]
The ISF at Europe’s Largest Outdoor Event, The National Ploughing Championships
The 87th National ploughing championships were hosted for a third consecutive year at the same location, Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly from the 18th to the 21st of September. For the first time in its 87 year history, day 2 of the championships had to be closed to the public as storm Ali brought gusts of […]
Eczema Expert 2018
To mark national eczema week this year, 15-23rd September, we held our third annual public meeting in the Red Cow Moran Hotel, in Dublin on the 29th of September for those with or caring for someone with eczema. Attendees travelled from all parts of the country, including Mayo, Leitrim, Donegal, Galway, Laois, Dublin and Wicklow. […]
Study indicates incidence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) appears to be doubled among smokers
A recent study* published in the British Journal of Dermatology has found that incidence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) appears to be doubled among tobacco smokers. The researchers examined healthcare data and identified nearly 4 million tobacco smokers and over 8 million non‐smokers. The incidence of HS was 0.20% among smokers and 0.11% among non‐smokers – […]
‘Skin Matters’ – Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Panel Discussion, Meeting & Webinar
The Irish Skin Foundation, supported by AbbVie, invites you to join a first-of-its-kind ‘Skin Matters’ event for anyone affected by Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). You can join in-person or online and participate in a discussion among a panel of medical experts as well as people living with or caring for someone with HS. Registration in advance of […]
Skin Health and Farming
In the run up to the Ploughing Championships, listen back to Dermatology Specialist Selene Daly discussing with Pat Kenny the various skin conditions affecting farmers in particular. We want everyone in Ireland to learn to Protect & Inspect their skin! Download our short guide, written with hospital-based dermatologists, to checking your skin. Melanoma is […]
Eczema Survey: Too little is known about the impact of Eczema in Ireland
In terms of facts and figures, all we are able to say about people with eczema in Ireland is that it affects approximately 1 in 5 children and 1 in 12 adults. These are estimates and only offer us the lowest-definition picture of the impact and burden of eczema on tens of thousands of people […]
Introducing the Irish Skin Foundation’s new brand identity
We are proud to announce the launch of the charity’s new logo and brand as part of the evolution of our work supporting people with skin conditions and raising the profile of skin disorders in Ireland. As our work has grown and evolved over the years, we felt it was time for a change. The […]
The Sun, UV Radiation and how to Save Your Eyes!
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a component of sunlight. We know that overexposure to UV radiation can cause skin damage and skin cancer, but did you know that UV radiation can also harm your eyes increasing your risk for developing cataracts and other eye diseases. Risk factors; People of all ages, including children and teenagers, who […]
