Dr Marina O’Kane welcomes new Chairperson and Trustees
The ISF is pleased to welcome Ken McKenzie as its new Chairperson following his election at the charity’s November board meeting. Ken McKenzie takes on the role on the conclusion of Dr Marina O’Kane’s 5-year term as Chairperson, and eleven years’ service on the Board of the charity. Ken first joined the ISF Board in […]
Mater Dermatology Dept. holds eczema information morning to mark Eczema Awareness Month
To mark Eczema Awareness Month and World Eczema Day (14th September 2022), we were pleased to hold an information morning on Monday 12th September 2022. Eczema is a dry, itchy, inflammatory skin condition. It is sometimes referred to as dermatitis and there are different types such as Atopic, Irritant or Allergic. Our dermatology department regularly […]
BIOMAP’s research into measurable predictors linked with safe and effective response to treatment in psoriasis
The BIOMAP consortium has published a paper in the British Journal of Dermatology studying measurable predictors (biomarkers) linked with safe and effective response to treatment in psoriasis. What is a biomarker? According to the Biomap consortium “Biomarkers are molecules that naturally exist within the human body and are often present at different levels […]
‘Eczema makes you feel you always have to hide yourself. It has really affected me emotionally’
Though more common in children, eczema can impact the physical and mental health of adult sufferers too. Lyric FM presenter Paul Herriott talks about living with the skin condition, and the profound effect the right treatments can have. We’ve all experienced itchy skin or a rash caused by an allergy or illness. But having a […]
World Psoriasis Day: reconnect with fundamentals of self care
A day to take stock and consider your psoriasis care Today, 29 October, marks World Psoriasis Day – a day when we raise awareness globally, and highlight that much of the suffering caused by this common and complex skin condition can now be avoided. World Psoriasis Day: reconnecting with your self care in November Psoriasis […]
Investigating the Psychosocial Burden of HS: More than Skin Deep
Study for Adults living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Are you aged 18 and above and living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? If so, you are eligible to take part in the following study. This research is being done as part of a partnership between UCD, St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) and HS Ireland. The members of the […]
Two new peripheral dermatology clinics have opened at Tullamore and Mallow
The HSE’s Dermatology Clinical Programme has progressed with two new peripheral dermatology clinics which have opened at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, Co. Offaly and Mallow General Hospital, Cork. Peripheral clinics (that is, those outside the two main hub medical centres) offer dermatology services locally to areas while still being part of, and integrated with, the […]
ISF Webinar ‘Myth Busting: Misinformation in Eczema’
Did you miss our webinar: Myth busting- Misinformation in Eczema? You can now watch the full webinar below. The latest webinar in our SkinSideOut Series took place on World Eczema Day, 14 September 2022 to help raise awareness of one of the world’s most prevalent skin conditions. In this webinar, our panel included advocate and […]
Back to school: Practical tips for children with eczema
September is Eczema Awareness month which coincides with back to school for thousands of children around the country. Although it can be a very exciting time for most, it can also be a very daunting time for children with eczema. Atopic eczema is a very common, non-contagious, chronic (long-term) inflammatory skin condition. If you have […]
World Atopic Eczema Day marked by powerful short film
The international dermatology patient organisation Global Skin has launched a raw documentary called “Skin: Our Barrier to the World” that gives an intimate and shocking insight into the lives of people living with Atopic Eczema across the globe. The Irish Skin Foundation is a proud member of the organisation since 2015. With powerful contributions from […]
