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 […]
Euromelanoma Skin Cancer Screening in University Hospital Kerry
More than 350 people attended a free skin cancer screening clinic in University Hospital Kerry on Saturday 21 May 2016. The event was organised by Dr Johnny Bourke and Dr LesleyAnn Murphy Consultant Dermatologists University Hospital Kerry as part of Euromelanoma and they were assisted by Consultants Dr Michelle Murphy and Dr Mary Bennett (South […]
‘Hit or miss’ approach to sunscreen increases risks from UV exposure
‘Hit or miss’ approach to sunscreen increases risks from UV exposure Alongside other protective measures, such as clothing and shade, sunscreens play an important preventative role in the fight against skin cancer. However, a recent survey conducted by the British Association of Dermatologists revealed that people’s approach to sunscreen is often lax, with 80% failing […]
‘Red hair’ gene may double chance of melanoma, separate to risks from sun exposure.
New research published this month suggests that the pigment responsible for red hair and pale skin may have a role in the development of melanoma, even without ultraviolet radiation New Genetics Research Melanocortin-1-receptor gene (MC1R) is an important gene that regulates skin colour in humans. New research by Dr Judith Wendt and colleagues, published in […]
No end in sight for critical shortage of consultant dermatologists
Ireland has a critical shortage of consultant dermatologists at a time when cases of skin cancer are increasing and early detection can be key to saving lives, according to the Irish Skin Foundation. On its own, the increasing instance of skin cancer threatens to overwhelm dermatology services. However, the systemic shortage also affects thousands of […]
ISF Dermatology Study Day 2016
The ISF held its first Dermatology Study Day for Nurses and Pharmacists on 16th April in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin. The programme was aimed at health care professionals with an interest in dermatology and was very well received with over 80 delegates in attendance from all branches of nursing, pharmacy, general practice and even dentistry. […]
