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 […]
Reduce VAT on moisturisers, sun creams & extend product list available on medical card & DPS
Eczema in adults is more than an uncomfortable, itchy disease. It’s can also be a serious financial burden for the estimated 1 in 12 of Irish adults who have the most common form of the condition, atopic dermatitis. Medical cards don’t cover the full spectrum of treatments for eczema.  While aqueous cream (a soap substitute), […]
Wait to wait: Dermatology Services at Temple Street Children’s Hospital
The ISF is extremely concerned that new GP patient referrals, seeking access to dermatology services at Temple Street Children’s Hospital, are now being added to an additional waiting list due to a lack of specialist medical capacity at the hospital. Dermatology referrals into Temple Street now fall into one of three categories: urgent cases, cases […]