All you need to know about Sunscreens from Selene Daly
Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speak with Pat Kenny on sunscreens, cold sores, hyaluronic acid and scars. Selene explains what kind of sunscreens to buy, how often to apply it and the limits the protection sunscreen offers. Remember: No sunscreen can provide 100% sun protection We want everyone in Ireland to learn to Protect & […]
Influencing sun protection behaviour: lessons from Australia
The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, published last year recommends that the Department of Health to “the develop a national skin cancer prevention plan and oversee its implementation as a priority. The plan will prioritise children, outdoor workers, sunbed users and those who pursue outdoor leisure activities” With Ireland facing increased incidence of skin cancers year […]
Over 200 attend #Ask How I Feel psoriasis information evening
On the 3 May the #AskHowIFeel Psoriasis Awareness public information evening was held in The Alex hotel in Dublin. The campaign was created by Novartis and supported by the Irish Skin Foundation. The objective of this information evening was to offer people and their families who live with psoriasis, some practical steps they can take to ensure […]
Free Euromelanoma Skin Cancer Screening in Cork, 19 May
Are you worried about skin cancer? If you are 18 years of age or over, you can have a free skin cancer screening at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital on Saturday morning from 8:30-11:30 am, 19 May next as part of the this year’s Euromalanoma awareness campaign. This screening clinic has been arranged by the local […]
ISF publishes revised and expanded Psoriasis support booklet
With up to 100,000 people in Ireland affected by psoriasis, and up to 20,000 of these living with a severe form of the common skin disorder, the Irish skin foundation has updated our “What you need to know about psoriasis” support booklet. The new edition provides revised information on understanding, managing and living with psoriasis. […]
Thank you to ISF Helpline Sponsors
Each year the ISF Helpline assists hundreds of people with all forms of skin conditions and disorders. Even though at least 30% of the population is affected by a skin disorder, access to the appropriate information, expertise and treatment is not widely available. Everyone with a skin conditions deserves to live as full life a life […]
Selene Daly interview: Seborrheic Dermatitis & Cradle Cap
DIT students organise “Skin & Kiss” Beauty Masterclass
An event called ‘Skin and Kiss’ was held as a fundraiser for the ISF on 15 March in the Russell Court Hotel. The event was organised by 5 students from DIT, Darcy Byrne, Darienne Anandappa, Ailbhe Finnegan, Ellen McQuaid and Yasmin McEvoy. The students’ main aim and objective of the event was to create more […]
This Year, We brought the ISF Dermatology Study Day to Galway!
On Saturday March 10th we hosted our third annual Dermatology study day in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. The programme was aimed at health care professionals with an interest in dermatology and was very well received by delegates who travelled from Connaught, Munster and Leinster. The attending delegates came from all branches of nursing, pharmacy […]
Selene Daly discusses Chickenpox and Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease with Pat Kenny
Listen back to Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speaking with Pat Kenny about Chickenpox, Hand, Foot and Mouth disease and Chilblains. Selene gives important tips on how identify Chickenpox, how to deal with fever, treatments and dealing with the terrible itch.
