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 […]
UK research suggests psoriasis presents slightly earlier in women than men
Do women get psoriasis earlier than men? UK researchers performed a review of published studies on the number of new individuals affected by psoriasis during a particular time, as well as gender and age. Following their systematic review of published studies on variations in psoriasis incidence and prevalence, evidence suggested psoriasis presents slightly earlier in […]
Cork Dermatologists Awarded Top Prizes at Dermatology Conferences
The dermatology department in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Cork came away with the top prizes at two recent dermatology conferences for research on the burden of treatment in atopic dermatitis (eczema). Dr Cathal O’Connor presented the department’s research into the burden of treatment in children with eczema at the British Association of […]
Is Your Workout Causing an Acne Break Out?
“New Year, New Me”? A common New Year resolution is to get to the gym more often or to start exercising more, so here are our tips to avoid an acne breakout whether working out at the gym or at home! Benefits of exercise Exercise can help to reduce stress and anxiety, which is important after […]
