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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]