‘Get Around People Who Understand You’ – Pat Divilly at the ISF Psoriasis Roundtable
Pat Divilly is an Irish fitness expert, author and entrepreneur. As a guest speaker at the recent ISF Psoriasis Roundtable Meetings, Pat provided practical advice on ways to improve fitness and shared insights about his philosophy for success. I had the pleasure of being involved with the recent Psoriasis Roundtables meet ups with the Irish […]
ISF representative elected to global skin organisation IADPO
The ISF’s David McMahon has been elected to the Board of the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organisations (IADPO), of which the ISF is a founding member. IADPO was founded on the three pillars of research, advocacy and support in Copenhagen, Denmark in October 2015, with the release of the Vancouver Resolution. The delegates of […]
Nationwide Psoriasis Meetings in November
To follow World Psoriasis Day on 29th October, the ISF held a series of roundtable meetings for people affected by psoriasis during November. We held meetings attended by about 50-60 people in Waterford, Galway, Limerick and Athlone, asking people to break up into small groups of under 10 people. Five speakers (a dermatologist, a dermatology […]
Speaking up about Psoriasis can be tough – SaySomething
Speaking up about Psoriasis can be tough. Whether it’s to a close friend or at the barbers, it can be hard to find the words to describe how your feeling. It’s perhaps easier to see the physical sides of the condition. There is extreme redness of the skin, intense drying or flaking, and inflammation that […]
Nationwide Psoriasis Roundtable Meetings Announced
Have you ever wanted to sit face to face with psoriasis experts outside of a hospital to learn more about your condition? We are delighted to offer you this opportunity. In partnership with Novartis, we have experts from a variety of fields in the area of psoriasis and lifestyle to answer YOUR questions. Register at […]
Eczema Expert – Advice For Life
The ISF has announced the line-up for Eczema Expert: Advice for Life, which will be held during Eczema Awareness week to help anyone caring for eczema to learn more about managing the condition. Register with us to let us know you’re coming! The meeting will cover what you need to know about eczema, emollient therapy, […]
Tadhg Dolan talks about psoriasis to SpinTalk
‘Psoriasis’. It’s a small word that packs a punch. For those unfamiliar with the disease, it can be defined as a skin disorder that causes you to break out in patches of red scales that can itch or be incredibly painful. Like many skin disorders, there are variations in the degree and severity of the […]
Mindfulness & Psoriasis Research Study
The Department of Dermatology in St. Vincent’s University Hospital are conducting new research with people who have psoriasis using a technique called Mindfulness. If you choose to take part in this research you will be randomly assigned to one of two possible treatment groups: 1. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or 2. Treatment as Usual What […]
Skin Cancer Prevention – Lessons from Australia
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. Yet in most cases, it is preventable and early detection leads to better outcomes. With rates projected to treble over the next 25 years, how can this trend be reversed? A world first In 2014, Australia became the first country in the world to bring about […]
Acne and Rosacea: Busting the Myths
“Many people associate acne with the teenage years,” says Selene Daly, who is based in Sligo University Hospital and has over 12 years of experience in the dermatology/skincare sector. “However, acne is also becoming more common in adults, increasing by about 30-40 per cent in women over 40. And these women may not have ever […]
