People living with HS speak out about misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition
#Five17Eight campaign highlights frequently delayed diagnosis of common chronic skin disease The ISF is encouraging those potentially living with the chronic skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) to reach out and seek information about their condition. As a part of this campaign, entitled #Five17Eight, we have launched an online hub dedicated to HS. From symptom recognition to care […]
New treatments for eczema and atopic dermatitis may be on the way
On 14 December, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first non-steroidal therapy for eczema in more than 15 years. The drug, an ointment called Eucrisa (crisaborole), inhibits a protein called phosphodiesterase-4 and was developed by Anacor Pharmaceuticals of Palo Alto, California (a company recently acquired by Pfizer). It targets an anti-inflammatory mechanism already […]
New national pilot scheme to fast track treatment for babies with complicated ‘strawberry birthmarks’.
New national pilot scheme to fast track treatment for babies with complicated ‘strawberry birthmarks’. Doctors at Cork University Hospital have devised a new photo-triage system for babies with infantile haemangiomas (also known as strawberry birthmarks). What are infantile haemangiomas? An ‘infantile haemangioma’ is a type of vascular birthmark, which consists of a soft, raised overgrowth […]
No safe limit for exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunbeds
No safe limit for exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunbeds It’s official, there is no safe limit for exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from sunbeds, according to independent scientific committee. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with rates projected to treble in the next 25 years. Yet, in most cases, it is […]
Billy Dixon on maintaining a healthy mindset when your body is under pressure
Billy Dixon is an international speaker, author and specialist in personal projection/branding. He spoke at the recent ISF Psoriasis Roundtable Meetings about maintaining a healthy mindset and why there’s nothing as destructive as isolation. It was a real privilege participating at the round table meetings for the Irish Skin Foundation. As someone who knew very […]
‘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 […]
