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 […]

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 […]

New Ross TY students say “UV Been Warned” in school cancer campaign

Transition Year class’ Young Social Innovators campaign We are a group of Transition Years from Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School, New Ross, Wexford. Our Young Social Innovators project is called “UV Been Warned”. We chose this name because our project is all about raising awareness on the dangers of skin cancer and how to be […]

A look back at 2017 ISF events

We recently produced this compilation of video clips from some of our events and activities last year. Covering the ever-popular Family Fun Day at Barretstown and some of our larger public meetings like Eczema Expert, and the National Psoriasis Meet-Up, if you missed our meetings, here’s an idea of what we get up to! Perhaps […]

Research Study: Do you have outbreaks of big painful boils that heal with scars?

Do you have outbreaks of big sore/painful nodules/boils that heal with scars? If the answer is ‘YES‘ and if they appear in your groin or armpit You may have a condition called: Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) UCD Clinical Research Centre is running a study on HS. If you think you may have this condition and are […]

Breaking A Sweat? Hyperhidrosis Can Be A Source of Social Stress

What causes excessive sweating and what you can do about it? Our skin regulates body temperature through blood vessels and through the process of sweating. The skin functions as a thermostat and sweating is a normal mechanism designed to cool the body. We sweat more when our environment is hot, when we exercise or in […]

ISF annual Dermatology Study Day 2018, Galway, 10 March

The ISF is delighted to announce details of its 3rd annual Dermatology Study Day which takes place 10th March 2018 in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway. Delegates of the ISF Study Day can look forward to an incredible line up of expert speakers from the world of dermatology. This informative update on skin conditions […]