When should people with Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis (AD) be offered systemic therapy?
New consensus framework to provide a structure for patients and caregivers to make a decision about systemic therapies Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a common, itchy and unpleasant condition. AD has significant well-established comorbidities (associated conditions) including food allergy, asthma and allergic rhinitis, in addition to newly-recognised comorbidities including those related […]
Hospitals need to be more sympathetic to our needs
Calls to the ISF Helpline reveal what’s most on dermatology patient’s minds In the first of our three-part blog series called “What Patients Want” we begin by taking a look at our hospitals and what you say about them. Most skin disorders are managed by GPs, but a significant number of people need hospital care. It […]
Free sunscreen “for transplant recipients with GMS eligibility only”
Organ transplant patients with medical cards may now be prescribed sunscreen by consultants The cost of certain sunscreen products can now be reimbursed by the HSE when prescribed to someone who has had an organ transplant – as long as they have a medical card (i.e. have GMS eligibility). The HSE’s Medicines Management Programme (MMP) […]
Irish Skin Foundation welcomes new Chairperson and Trustees
Consultant dermatologist Dr Marina O’Kane has been elected as Chairperson of the ISF and has paid tribute to outgoing Chairperson, Professor Eoin O’Brien, who steps down after over 6 years leading the charity, since it establishment in 2011. Dr O’Kane, who is based in Beaumont Hospital, said: “I am honoured to take over as Chairperson […]
Research Study: Eczema or Psoriasis
Do you have eczema, psoriasis or “normal” skin? UCD Clinical Research Centre is conducting a research study on eczema/atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and comparing both with normal skin to gain more understanding on the mechanism of skin disease. If you are interested in being part of this study, please call Kate Lynam-Loane UCD CRC, Dermatology Research […]
For the first time, melanoma diagnoses exceed 1,000 cases per year in Ireland
The latest shocking figures available from the National Cancer Registry show that in 2014 there were 10,304 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer, and worryingly, for the first time melanoma skin cancer diagnoses have breached the 1,000 mark (1,041 cases), almost trebling in the last 20 years. In response, the Irish Skin Foundation has launched the […]
For the first time, melanoma diagnoses exceed 1,000 cases per year in Ireland
The latest shocking figures available from the National Cancer Registry show that in 2014 there were 10,304 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer, and worryingly, for the first time melanoma skin cancer diagnoses have breached the 1,000 mark (1,041 cases), almost trebling in the last 20 years. In response, the Irish Skin Foundation has launched the […]
Radio Interview: Dr Rupert Barry talks about Protect & Inspect on Newstalk
Dr Rupert Barry, Consultant Dermatologist and Moh’s Micrographic Surgeon, St. James’ Hospital, Dublin on Newstalk Breakfast about the Protect & Inspect campaign.
Sunbeds cause skin cancer when used exactly as intended…
It’s official, there is no safe limit for exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunbeds, according to independent scientific committee. Skin cancer in Ireland Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. Yet, in most cases, it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. There are two main types: non-melanoma (including […]
June 13th 2017 marks World Albinism Awareness Day – people with albinism face multiple forms of discrimination worldwide
Photo: Mother with child with albinism, credits to UN Photo/Marie Frechon People with albinism often experience discrimination, bullying, social exclusion and sometimes physical attacks, as a consequence of their appearance. The International Awareness Day is a day of celebration as well as reflection on the history of albinism. On 18 December 2014, the United Nations […]
