Government ends ‘perverse anomaly’ of lower VAT rate on sunbeds than on sunscreens
A welcome end to ‘perverse anomaly’ of lower VAT rate on sunbeds, which cause skin cancer, compared to sunscreens, which help to prevent it. Next step – a complete ban! Skin cancer in Ireland Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. Yet, in most cases, it is one of the most preventable forms […]
Selene Daly speaks with Pat Kenny about managing Eczema
Listen back to Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speaking with Pat Kenny about Eczema. If you are experiencing difficulty managing acne or any other skin condition, ask an ISF dermatology clinical nurse specialist for guidance. For more information about Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema, visit our Eczema Section to download our booklet, What you need to know about Eczema or […]
Ploughing Championships 2017
An expert team of volunteers from across the country joined the ISF team to return to the National Ploughing Championships, in Screggan, Tullamore, once again this year. The weather was “mixed” over the three day festival, however, the challenging conditions on day two didn’t dampen spirits or stem the flow of visitors to our ISF […]
20 questions about allergy and eczema answered by the experts at IFAN
As part of Eczema Awareness Week 2017, we are delighted to publish new guidance from the Irish Food Allergy Network to explain the associations between food allergy and eczema. Does food allergy cause eczema? No! Eczema is a genetic skin problem caused by a defect in the skin barrier. It is not an allergy. Is […]
Eczema Awareness Week 2017 – ISF hopes more people can live life symptom free
1-in-5 children and 1-in-12 adults affected by eczema / atopic dermatitis Eczema Awareness Week (11-17 September) is an opportunity to raise awareness of what it’s like to live with or to manage eczema; for the ISF it’s also about getting the right information out there to help people with eczema live life as symptom free as […]
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 […]
