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 […]
UHL Dermatology Department awarded poster Clinical Research Prize at Irish Melanoma Forum
Irish Melanoma Forum Dr Emma Porter, dermatology registrar at University Hospital Limerick (UHL), was awarded the poster Clinical Research Prize at the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Irish Melanoma Forum held in University College Dublin, in May 2022. The poster presented preliminary findings from a collaborative research initiative examining the impact of a visual […]
Are you a young person with Psoriasis ages 18-25? Hippocrates wants to hear from you
HIPPOCRATES Prospective Observational Study (HPOS) is a study of patients with psoriasis running across Europe. Led by a research team at University of Oxford and University College Dublin we are aiming to identify patients at risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. This is part of a larger research project investigating psoriatic arthritis across Europe which is […]
Caroline Irwin celebrates ten years volunteering and peer support with the ISF
Founding board member of the ISF and dedicated patient advocate, Caroline Irwin stepped down as a charity trustee from the board earlier this year. Caroline has given over ten years of unwavering support and work which has impacted the lives of thousands of people with psoriasis and other skin conditions. A committed campaigner, Caroline’s commitment […]
Cork-based doctor awarded prestigious European Paediatric Dermatology Leadership Award
The speciality of dermatology manages diseases of the skin, hair and nails in adults and children. The treatment and management of childhood skin conditions is different to treating skin conditions in adults. Paediatric dermatology specialises in the treatment and management of children with skin conditions from newborns through adolescents. Paediatric dermatologists diagnose and treat a […]
Global Skin Invites dermatology patients to take part in latest GRIDD research project
The International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (also known as GlobalSkin) is inviting the dermatology patient community in Ireland to participate in a unique research project. The Global Research on the Impact of Dermatological Diseases (GRIDD) project aims to develop a global tool to measure the impact of living with skin diseases on a global […]
Biomap research expands the current knowledge of factors associated with the skin bacteria
The BIOMAP consortium has published a paper in the British Journal of Dermatology studying the associations between people’s physical features, lifestyle and environment with the bacteria living on their skin. The skin is the largest organ of the human body, carrying out necessary functions to keep us healthy. Some functions include; providing protection from; mechanical […]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Wound Care
Many people with a diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurative (HS) find it difficult to manage their wounds for many reasons. It is difficult to know what dressing to use Body areas involved can be difficult to apply dressings to Financial cost if you don’t have a medical card HS wounds often present in the following areas: […]
Get SunSmart Art Competition
THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched a children’s art competition. All primary school children, depending on their age category are encouraged to enter and show off their creative skills this summer. Entrants will be given the option to either colour-in the SunSmart image […]
