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. […]
Generation SunSmart encourages kids to protect their skin from UV rays
A new programme supported by the Irish Skin Foundation is encouraging school children to protect their skin from UV rays and to reduce risk of developing cancer in the future during high-risk months March to September. Through the programme supported, by Irish skin care company Elave, every primary school child in Co. Sligo with receive […]
Psoriasis 1916-2016: Reflecting on a century of discovery
As the ceremonies to mark the centenary of the 1916 rising come to a close, we reflect on some of the advances in psoriasis treatment that have occurred during this period. Until relatively recently, progress in the treatment of psoriasis had been steered by a succession of fortuitous accidental discoveries. A timeline for some of […]
Webinars for Nurses: E-learning in Dermatology from Dermcloud.ie
Dermcloud.ie is running a series of four interactive webinars offering e-learning opportunities for nureses interested in dermatology. Interactive Webinar Course will be run over 4 weeks, starting on Wednesday 6th April 2016. Each webinar will last for 1.5 hours 8pm – 9.30pm. Who are these webinars designed for: Dermatology, practice Nurses, paediatric, & public health […]
WHO Global Report on Psoriasis
In 2014, the (World Health Organisation) WHO recognised psoriasis as a chronic, non-communicable, painful, disfiguring, and disabling disease for which there is no cure. The resolution underscored that too many people in the world suffer needlessly from psoriasis due to incorrect or delayed diagnosis, inadequate treatment options, insufficient access to care and because of social […]
Eczema Drug Trials Show Promising Results
Japanese researchers at an early phase in clinical trials, have found that a new drug given as a single injection, reduced the itch, sleep disturbance and topical steroid use in patients with atopic eczema, according to a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology. What is atopic eczema? Atopic eczema is a common, non-contagious […]
