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 […]
Survey: Help us shape and focus ISF resources
The ISF offers trusted support through our Ask-a-Nurse Helpline and in our videos, booklets, social media posts, and website articles. It is important that our content reflects the experiences and needs of people living with or caring for people with skin conditions. Share your views and insights. Take this short survey to help us to […]
Cork dermatologists win gold medal at US medical conference
Dermatologists from the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital in Cork presented breaking research at the American Contact Dermatitis Society’s annual meeting in Boston, outlining a novel project to promote equity and rural inclusion in healthcare in Munster. The research project entitled, ‘Piloting photographic photonic patch testing: pioneering equitable diagnosis of contact dermatitis’, won the distinguished […]
THE ISF Health Promotion Team visit ATU to promote skin health and sun awareness
The ISF Health Promotion team were delighted to be invited to Sligo during Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) inaugural week. It was lovely to meet with students and staff to promote skin health and sun awareness. Thanks so much to Yvonne Roache Health and Wellbeing Officer, Caroline Kennedy and Eilish Corley Student Health Nurses at ATU […]
Biomap consortium publish research on comorbidities in psoriasis patients
BIOMAP consortium explore differences in the comorbidities experienced between HLA-C*06:02 carrier groups in 9,000 psoriasis patients The BIOMAP consortium published a study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, exploring what influence the HLA-C*06:02 (a version of a gene called HLA-C) has on the risk of developing other health conditions (often termed comorbidities) in over 9,000 […]
Psoriasis Update: Global Collaborate Research – PsoProtect and PsoProtectMe
The ISF is a proud patient partner organisation supporting this international initiative to help gain an understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people living with psoriasis. So far, of the 5065 PsoProtectMe surveys completed internationally, there have been 62 participants from Ireland. Read on to learn more about this initiative and for an […]
New ISF website goes live with refreshed design and improved navigation
After months of work, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new website! With our phones always within reach, there is now an overwhelming preference and expectation for information at the touch of a screen. People are digital savvy and have high standards when it comes to accessibility and reliability. It is hugely […]
Sun Protection for Organ Transplant Recipients
It is important that we remember that the levels of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun start rising in Ireland from April, and protection from the damaging effects of UV is very important. Many people have the idea that the Irish sun does not cause skin cancer; that it is the hot sun in Spain […]
